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  • Gellatly Road Winter Closure Focus of Open House

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 24, 2019

    The community is encouraged to attend an open house to learn about the City of West Kelowna’s plans to replace Gellatly Bridge over Powers Creek, in winter 2020, including details on construction timelines, road closures and detours.

    City staff and engineering consultants will be available to provide information and answer questions:

    Wednesday, October 30, 2019
    4 to 6 p.

  • Council Highlights - October 22, 2019

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 23, 2019

    Land Purchase for Lakeview Fire Station Relocation

    Mayor Gord Milsom announced, on behalf of West Kelowna Council and West Kelowna Fire Rescue, that the City has agreed to purchase 2509 and 2513 Harmon Road where the City plans to relocate the Lakeview Heights Fire Station. The current Lakeview Fire Station #32 is located nearby at 2708 Olalla Road and has served its community well for decades.

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    Property Secured for Fire Station Relocation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 22, 2019

    Mayor Gord Milsom announced Tuesday, October 22 that the City of West Kelowna has secured property in Lakeview Heights for the relocation of Fire Station No. 32.

  • Obstacle Course for All Ages at Vineyard Park

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 22, 2019 

    The City of West Kelowna has begun installation of an obstacle course in Vineyard Park in the South Boucherie neighbourhood that will be fun for all ages.

    Five playground obstacles will be located along a trail circuit at the park located on Vineyard Drive.

  • New Fire Recruits On The Job

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 17, 2019 

    After six weeks of intensive training, West Kelowna Fire Rescue has now added 10 new firefighters to the roster meaning, for the first time ever, Lakeview Heights Fire Station No. 32 is fully staffed around the clock.

  • Boil Water Notice for Westbank Centre Rescinded

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 15, 2019

    The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice put in place on October 10 for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - which was the result of a water main break on Old Okanagan Highway.

    The Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the Lakeview System.

  • Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Parts Of Westbank Centre

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 10, 2019

    The City of West Kelowna is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - due to a water main break on Old Okanagan Highway.

    The area affected stretches from Paynter Road continuing east to Carrall Road and from Butt Road south as far as Powers Creek.

  • Fund Created to Accept Donations for Cemetery Theft Victims

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 09, 2019 

    West Kelowna Council has created a fund to accept donations to help victims of the recent theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements.

    In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers from 55 memorial plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen.

  • Council Highlights - October 08, 2019

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 8, 2019 

    BC Cannabis Store

    Council gave first two readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendments for a non-medical, provincially-operated retail cannabis shop at 2475 Dobbin Road. The application will now be scheduled for an upcoming public hearing.

  • Majoros Pond Park Closing Temporarily for Flood Repairs

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 08, 2019 

    The City of West Kelowna will close Majoros Pond Park for approximately three weeks beginning October 9 to repair damages caused during 2018 flooding.

    The City will excavate flood material deposited in the three ponds in the park, located at 3645 Carrington Road.

Contact Us

The City of West Kelowna 
3731 Old Okanagan Highway, 
West Kelowna, B.C., V4T 0G7

Email info@westkelownacity.ca
Call 778-797-1000
Contact a specific department 

 

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