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  • Boil Water Notice for Westbank Centre Rescinded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    The City of West Kelowna has rescinded the precautionary Boil Water Notice put in place on October 10 for parts of the downtown core – Westbank Centre - which was the result of a water main break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

    Oct 15, 2019
  • 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.

    Oct 10, 2019
  • 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.

    Oct 09, 2019
  • 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.

    Oct 09, 2019
  • 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.

    Oct 08, 2019
  • Water Quality Advisory Continues Lakeview System

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 07, 2019

    Working in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority, the City of West Kelowna has issued a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview Water System due to elevated turbidity in water drawn from the Rose Valley Reservoir.

    A Water Quality Advisory means children, the elderly, people with weakened immunity and anyone else seeking added protection should use boiled water, or an alternate, safe source, for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing.

    Oct 07, 2019
  • We're Hiring! (2)

    The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

    Director of Development Services

    Planner - Long Range

    Corporate Records Technician

    Civil Engineering Co-Op Student - 8 Months

    Utility Operators - Term and Relief

    For further information check out our careers page Oct 03, 2019

  • We're Hiring! (1)

    The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

    Corporate Records Technician

    Civil Engineering Co-Op Student - 8 Months

    Utility Operators - Term and Relief

     

    For further information check out our careers page Sep 30, 2019

  • New Playgrounds Under Construction in West Kelowna

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    September 27, 2019

    As early as Monday, September 30, the City will begin installing two new playgrounds in West Kelowna.

    Shannon Woods Park in the Shannon Lake Neighbourhood and McIver Park in the Glen Eagles area of the Glenrosa Neighbourhood will soon have new playground equipment including swings, slides, monkey bars, climbing features and more!

    Work on both playgrounds is expected to be complete by mid-November.

    Sep 27, 2019
  • Fire Personnel Conducting Smoke Alarm Checks

    As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, West Kelowna Fire Rescue reminds residents:
    Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!™

    September 27, 2019


    (September 25th) – West Kelowna Fire Rescue & Westbank First Nation are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape.

    Sep 27, 2019
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West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 0G7
778-797-1234
communications@westkelownacity.ca 

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