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Spring into a new activity with the latest Recreation Guide

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Friday, Feb. 24, 2023

Get ready to have too much of a good spring with our 2023 Spring Recreation Guide, which is now available online with a variety of program and class options for all ages and abilities.

 Find the digital guide and register for programs atwestkelownacity.ca/recguide.

 Spring Recreation Guide highlights:

• Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) programming – Page 10
• JBMAC lesson registration starting March 15 – Page 25
• City of West Kelowna recreation...

Next phase of Transmission Mains construction starts next week in West Kelowna Estates

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Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

Beginning next week, construction crews will begin work to install the next phase of water Transmission Mains on Westlake Road to connect to the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP). This work is necessary to connect residents to the new water system.

Starting Monday, Feb. 27, Westlake Road from Peak Point Drive to Horizon Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic 24 hours a day, including weekends until April 7. Pedestrian access will be maintained...

Council Highlights - Feb. 14, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023

Support Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22

In honour of Pink Shirt Day next week, Council was dressed in pink and encouraged our community to support kindness and anti-bullying programs by wearing pink on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

2023 Grant in Aid requests

Council approved cash Grants in Aid totaling $113,828 to 17 not-for-profit groups who provide valuable social and community services to West Kelowna. Council approved in-kind Grants in Aid of $27,674 to five...

Bring on the family fun in West Kelowna this long weekend

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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023

We have something fun for everyone to do and explore in West Kelowna this Family Day long weekend.

Pro-D Day Skate

Lace up your skates for the Pro-D Day skate at Jim Lind Arena on Friday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $2 per person.

Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt

Try your hand at our Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt to keep you busy and exploring our community’s great outdoors this long weekend, while sharing your experiences for a chance to...

The City of West Kelowna suspends mandatory vaccination policy for employees

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Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

The City of West Kelowna will no longer require staff to have COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, effective immediately.

“Now that public health measures have changed self-isolation requirements for COVID-19 to focusing on remaining home when sick, the City is suspending its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for staff,” said Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer. “We continue to follow communicable disease prevention in the City and promote...