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Advance polls closed strong leading into General Local Election Day on Saturday, Oct. 15

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Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

The four advance polls and special voting opportunities for the City of West Kelowna election resulted in 1,616 votes cast by the time the last advance poll, on Thursday, Oct. 13, closed at 8 p.m.

On General Local Election Day, Saturday, Oct. 15, residents will have three voting locations to choose from, including:

• Westbank Lions Community Centre - 2466 Main Street
• Constable Neil Bruce Middle School - 2010 Daimler Drive
• Mar Jok Elementary School - 2101...

Transmission Mains construction starts next week in Sunnyside

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Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022

Beginning next week, crews will start construction work to install water Transmission Mains on Menu Road to connect to the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP). This is the final stage of construction required prior to connecting residents to the new water system.

Starting Monday, Oct. 17, a single-lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect from 1247 Menu Road to Ourtoland Road weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pedestrian access will be...

Temporary Boucherie Road closure for fall maintenance

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Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Boucherie Road will be closed between Hayman and Hudson Roads for seasonal boulevard maintenance.

For the safety of crews and the public, the work will require a full closure to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Crews will maintain access for emergency vehicles, residents living within the immediate work area, buses and transit users.

The City has scheduled the work outside peak commute times to minimize...

Council Highlights - Oct. 4, 2022

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022

Outgoing Council members honoured

West Kelowna City Council held its final regular Council meeting of their 2018-2022 term. With Councillors Findlater and Zilkie not seeking re-election, a presentation from Mayor Gord Milsom was done to honour their service and to recognize the support of their families. A special acknowledgement was given to Councillor Findlater for his leadership and dedication throughout his career. Councillor Findlater has served our community...

From RDCO - Electoral Area West includes residents on WFN lands

From Regional District of Central Okanagan

Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

Eligible voters in the Regional District West Electoral Area includes residents living on Westbank First Nation (WFN)  lands on IR #9 and #10, Trepanier Bench, Brent Road, Traders Cove, Fintry, Valley of the Sun, La Casa, Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates and Wilson’s Landing. 

Although the Electoral Area Director has been declared elected by acclamation, residents have several options to vote for their School...