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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Starting Monday, May 30 through to Saturday, June 4, the Shannon Lake-Bartley-Stevens intersection will be completely closed to the public during the day and overnight for road paving and construction of the concrete apron for the inner circle of the roundabout. 

The Shannon Lake Road and Juliann Road detours will remain in place while crews complete road paving and the forming and pouring of the concrete rollover curb and travel apron. The Shannon...

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Friday, May 20, 2022

From perusing our parks for prizes to running through the spray park, lakeside outings and hillside hikes, West Kelowna has something for everyone this May long weekend.

Municipal offices are closed Monday, May 23; but parks, playgrounds and trails are open. Emergency and essential services, such as curbside waste collection and transit, are continuing. Learn more at westkelownacity.ca/maylongweekend.

When the sun comes out, head out and explore some...

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Have fun, meet West Kelowna Fire Rescue staff and firefighters and learn the best ways to be FireSmart all at one free, family event.

Join us at FireSmart Family Day, which returns Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall #31, 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.

Free family activities include:

• Tips on preparing for and protecting your home from wildfires
• Information on Emergency Preparedness and the FireSmart program, including grant funding...

Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Council thanks employees during National Public Works Week

National Public Works Week is May 15 - 21 and the 2022 theme is Ready and Resilient, highlighting the superhero-like qualities of crews that serve communities across Canada, making sure that equipment, facilities and infrastructure are operating at peak efficiency for our everyday use and in case of emergencies. Council thanked all West Kelowna Public Works staff who build, operate, maintain and repair...

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Record number of nominations received during 2021-2022 Snow Star Program

Council received 52 Snow Star nominations this year, the most submitted since the program began in 2013. Council awarded winners with local gift cards to thank them for helping neighbours shovel snow:

• Gary Aldcroft
• Chris Bartel
• John Boruta
• Anthony Cohen
• Bentley Feddersen
• Gord Hall
• Doug Lessard
• Randy Shaw
• Darrel Swift
• Jack Trelenberg

New FireSmart Neighbourhoods recognized

Council congratulated...