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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Regional District of Central Okanagan September 19, 2018
Part of the attractiveness of our Central Okanagan Regional Parks is that visitors experience wild, untouched, natural settings. That also means they may encounter wildlife at any time. And as summer draws to a close, visiting our more natural Regional Parks requires more bear awareness.
Across the Okanagan Kokanee salmon are starting to spawn and orchard and vineyard crops are...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2018  
Working in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority, the City of West Kelowna has downgraded the Boil Water Notice for the Lakeview Water System to a Water Quality Advisory.
Turbidity levels in the Rose Valley Reservoir have reduced to a level that means a Boil Water Notice is no longer required and a Water Quality Advisory is now in place. A Water Quality Advisory means children, the elderly, people with weakened...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From Regional District of Central Okanagan September 21, 2018
Seasonal temperatures and a low fire hazard means open burning season will begin for eligible property owners on Monday, October 1.
Burning is only allowed when air quality and venting conditions are good for those property owners obtaining a permit from their local fire authority. 
Under Regional District and local fire bylaws permitted open burning may start October...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2018
Olalla Road Development
Council adopted a Zoning Amendment bylaw to allow the development of a mixed-use development for 2750 and 2708 Olalla Road. The development will be comprised primarily of multiple residential units including a seniors-oriented independent living component and some limited opportunities for small-scale commercial uses. As part of the development a contribution of $150,000 towards improvements at Anders...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2018
As part of the City of West Kelowna’s ongoing efforts to reduce turbidity in the Lakeview Water System, water mains are being flushed starting Thursday, September 20. Flushing is being conducted to reduce sediment in the mains and work will continue for as long as above-zero temperatures continue.
The City of West Kelowna will post notices in areas where flushing is occurring. Work will start in the West Kelowna Business...
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