News
-
Campfire Ban across the Central Okanagan
News Release
April 3, 2020
Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas.
The ban will remain in effect until further notice to support COVID-19 health efforts by reducing potential air pollution.
Apr 03, 2020
City of West Kelowna sets up typical, precautionary sand bagging stationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 02, 2020
Crews have now delivered sand and sandbags to the usual lakefront locations throughout the City of West Kelowna, should residents need to make any flood preparations later this season.
The City stocks these convenient locations every year as a service to residents to help in cases where seasonal flooding has affected their properties in the past.
Apr 02, 2020
Mayor Milsom Reminds the West Kelowna Community to Remain Informed, Calm and Vigilant During COVID-19FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2020
West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom would like to remind the West Kelowna community to remain informed, calm and vigilant and adhere to recommendations and orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is particularly important at this critical juncture as stated by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.
Mar 31, 2020
City of West Kelowna pauses tree delivery until further notice for the Urban Re-Leaf ProgramFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2020
Interior Health has advised Mayor Gord Milsom that a group of foreign workers at Bylands Nurseries Ltd. are quarantined and under investigation for COVID-19.
Mar 31, 2020
Blasting Permit Issued for 2010 Bartley RoadFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2020
The City of West Kelowna will be issuing a blasting permit for early site works for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant.
Blasting is scheduled to commence later this week and is anticipated to occur Monday to Friday, and occasionally on Saturday as needed to meet project deadlines.
Mar 31, 2020
Urban Re-Leaf Program adjusted to adhere to social distancing recommendationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2020In keeping with social distancing guidelines and gathering size limits, the City of West Kelowna will deliver trees to those that made purchases during the inaugural Urban Re-leaf Program.
The inaugural program was a big success with all 150 trees selling in just a few weeks.
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19 Week In Review - What’s changed in West KelownaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2020West Kelowna staff have made adjustments to our processes as we continue to serve the public during COVID-19! Council and staff express sincere gratitude to the public for working in partnership with us as we adapt, remain calm, and be kind to one another while we all prevent the spread of COVID-19. The changes implemented at the City of West Kelowna this week (March 23 – 27, 2020) remain in effect until further notice.
Mar 27, 2020
Bulk Water Station retrofitted to permit touch-free useFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2020
Crews have adapted the tap on the Asquith Road side of the Bulk Water Station on Shannon Lake Road to permit touch-free motion activation. The sensor installation enables Lakeview System customers to access the station anytime to get free potable water during the current Water Quality Advisory.
Mar 27, 2020
Expect Minor Delays on Boucherie Road For Barrier InstallationFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2020
Crews will install barriers on the southbound, uphill section of Boucherie Road between Prosperpine and Stuart Roads for the next two weeks as part of a safety improvement project.
Starting Monday, March 30, crews will close the southbound side of the road to form concrete bases and install the barriers along an approximately 160m stretch of road shoulder.
Mar 27, 2020
Operating hours updated for Bulk Water Station during ongoing Water Quality Advisory for Lakeview SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2020
The City of West Kelowna will re-open the Bulk Water Station on Asquith Road from 5 to 8 p.m.
Mar 26, 2020
Contact us
Communications and Engagement
3731 Old Okanagan Highway
West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 0G7
778-797-1234
communications@westkelownacity.caMedia relations
778-797-2223Sign up for City News and Alerts!
Stay up to date by subscribing to receive city news and alerts directly to your inbox.
This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.