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Water Quality Advisory issued for Sunnyside/Pritchard System - May 7, 2023

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Sunday, May 7, 2023

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory, until further notice, for the Rose Valley - Sunnyside/Pritchard System due to an increase in freshet-related turbidity in Okanagan Lake.

A previously issued Water Quality Advisory also remains in effect in the Rose Valley – Lakeview System, until further notice.

View a map at westkelownacity.ca/waterquality to confirm if your property is in the affected...

Self-serve sand and sandbag locations in West Kelowna

In the event of possible localized flooding, the City of West Kelowna has stocked sand and sandbags at self-serve locations. 

As a precaution, with the warmer temperatures in the forecast, sand and sandbags will be available, for residents needing to protect their properties during spring freshet, as follows:

• 3170C Shannon Lake Road, located via the Kinsmen Park lower maintenance driveway.
• Pritchard Drive at the corner of Boucherie Road.

Please bring your own shovel and gloves.

For more information...

Join us in person on April 26, West Kelowna!

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Join us in person on April 26, West Kelowna!

Don’t miss your chance to help shape Council’s Strategic Priorities and the future of economic development in West Kelowna, and to learn more about construction of a safe multi-use pathway on Boucherie Road.

The City of West Kelowna is inviting the community to drop by the West Kelowna Yacht Club, 4111 Gellatly Road on Wednesday, April 26 between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to learn more about construction of the Boucherie...

Council Highlights - April 18, 2023

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, April, 18, 2023

First Quarter Update for 2023

Council received the 2023 first quarter updates from various City Departments. View the quarterly stats online at westkelownacity.ca/council.

Council adopts 2023 Budget and 2023 to 2027 Financial Plan Bylaw

The newly adopted 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan supports key Council priorities that strengthens public safety, infrastructure investment and provides for water upgrades while maintaining efficient operations...

2023 Budget continues investments in safety and critical infrastructure needed in West Kelowna

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

West Kelowna Council unanimously adopted the 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw setting the tax rate at 5.0 per cent at its regular meeting on April 18, 2023. This year’s budget balances the demand for services while addressing the financial considerations of a growing city.

The 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan continue to reflect responsible investments needed in West Kelowna and builds on the momentum of the previous Council...