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City to re-open Skateboard Park, Pickleball and Tennis Courts tomorrow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2020
West Kelowna will re-open its skateboard park, pickleball and tennis courts on May 16 in response to the phased strategy unveiled in the Province’s May 15, 2020
Expect Delays on Old Okanagan Highway For Gas Main UpgradeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2020
Motorists can expect delays along Old Okanagan Highway beginning next week as FortisBC crews put in a major gas main upgrade.
Starting May 19, FortisBC crews will be working along Old Okanagan Highway between Reece Road and Gosset Road.
Upper Smith Creek Road temporary closure extended, local residential access maintainedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2020
Upper Smith Creek Road, above Copper Ridge Drive, will be closed from 7 a.m.
Campfire Ban Ends for most Central Okanagan areasFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan
May 14, 2020
Effective immediately, wood burning campfires are allowed again in many Central Okanagan areas. Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.
West Kelowna prepares to resume public hearingsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2020
The City of West Kelowna is preparing to resume public hearings for eligible applications. Hearings have been on hold at the City due to restrictions to public gatherings ordered by the provincial health authorities.
Council Highlights - May 12, 2020Council Meeting
May 12, 2020
Council and staff participated in the Regular Council Meeting via video conference; public access was restricted as per provincial health guidelines and legislation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Milsom provides COVID-19 prevention update
Mayor Gord Milsom thanked the community for continuing to maintain social distancing and being patient during the City of West Kelowna’s digital service delivery and facility closures during COVID-19.
Local Governments in the interior Okanagan taking coordinated approach to phased reopening
Detours around Glenrosa-McIver Intersection start May 14The first set of detours needed for the Glenrosa-McIver Road improvement project are set to start May 14.
Crews will close Glenrosa and McIver Roads for several months to allow for the planned realignment of the intersection.
Water Quality Advisory Issued for West Kelowna Estates SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 2020The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the West Kelowna Estates System, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity. The cause of the higher than normal turbidity is sediment from spring freshet that is flowing into Okanagan Lake from creeks upstream of the water system’s intake.
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