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We're Hiring! - December 7, 2022

Come join our team!

The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Paid on Call Firefighters
• Senior Accountant
• Utility Operator III
• Utility Operators
• Relief/Casual - Facilities Operator II
• Development Engineering Technologist 

For further information check out our careers page https://careers.westkelownacity.ca/

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Boil Water Notice issued for West Kelowna Estates System due to watermain break

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Dec. 5, 2022

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Boil Water Notice, until further notice, for the West Kelowna Estates Water System, following a watermain break near the Blackwood Reservoir above Parkinson Road area.

Crews are on site conducting repairs. Customers in the West Kelowna Estates service area may experience little to no water pressure while crews continue repairs. The Boil Water Notice will be...

Crews on site of watermain break in West Kelowna Estates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Dec. 5, 2022

City utility crews are on site of a watermain break near the Blackwood Reservoir above Parkinson Road area.

Some customers may be without water or experiencing reduced water pressure in the West Kelowna Estates Water Service Area. Crews are isolating the watermain for repairs and will restore service as soon as possible.

The City will provide further information as soon as it becomes available.

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Join our firefighters in support of local food drive this holiday season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022

West Kelowna Fire Rescue is kicking off their 25th Annual Holiday Food Drive in support of the Central Okanagan Food Bank. Firefighters and staff are asking the Greater Westside to join them in giving during this year’s campaign.

Firefighters and staff will volunteer their...

Brown Road closes for Light Up event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022

On Friday, Dec. 2, Brown Road will temporarily close, between Gossett Road and Main Street, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the City of West Kelowna’s popular Light Up event.

The closure will give City crews, community groups and volunteers time to prepare, host and clean up our community’s annual holiday kickoff event. Area businesses and side streets off Brown Road remain open. Elliott Road and Old Okanagan Highway will remain fully open to provide through...