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  • Are You Thinking Before You’re Sprinkling? Help Us Make Our Water Reserves Last

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 12, 2019

     Just because the weather is warm and dry doesn’t mean sprinkling systems should be working overtime. The City of West Kelowna reminds residents to follow Stage 1 Water Regulations, which are always in effect, unless a need for further conservation becomes necessary:

  • Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Sunnyside/Pritchard but Remains for West Kelowna Estates

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 11, 2019

    In consultation with the Interior Health Authority, the Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard water service area has been rescinded.

    A Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the West Kelowna Estates water service area due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intake.

  • Wine Trail – Boucherie Road Upgrade Phase II Official Opening with Mayor and Council

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 10, 2019

    In celebration of the completion of the Boucherie Road Upgrade Phase II Project, the City of West Kelowna is holding a ceremonial sabering event Thursday, June 13, 2019 on the corner of Boucherie and Douglas Roads at 2:00 p.m.

  • CNR Wharf Closing for Repairs Next Week

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 07, 2019

    CNR Wharf on West Kelowna’s waterfront will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, June 11.

    High water levels and wave action during last year’s flooding led to erosion under the CNR Wharf.

  • Water Quality Advisory Issued For West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside Systems

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 07, 2019

     

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, has issued Water Quality Advisories for the West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside Water Systems due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intakes.

    A Water Quality Advisory means that there is some risk associated with consuming the drinking water and it is recommended that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and anyone else seeking added protection should use boiled.

  • Citizens’ Survey 2019 in the Mail and Online Now

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 04, 2019

    West Kelowna Council Wants To Hear from You! 

    Have your say, West Kelowna! The twelfth annual Citizen’s Survey has been mailed out to one-thousand randomly selected West Kelowna residents and property owners. New this year the City of West Kelowna is also offering an online version of the survey for all West Kelowna residents and property owners to take.

  • National Health and Fitness Day June 1, 2019

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 31, 2019

    Join the City of West Kelowna Recreation and Culture on Saturday, June 1 for National Health and Fitness Day. National Health and Fitness Day is an initiative to make Canada the Fittest Nation on Earth.

  • Annual Line Paint Underway on City Roads

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 30, 2019

    Annual Line Paint Underway on City Roads

    The City of West Kelowna’s Public Works Department has begun its annual traffic line painting. All lines that were painted in prior years will be repainted as well as selected pavement markings.

  • We're Hiring! (25)

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

    Human Resources Manager

    Planner II

    RCMP Information Specialist

    Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator

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

  • Council Highlights - May 28, 2019

    Council Meeting

    May 28, 2019

     UBCM Resolution – Minors Vaping

    Council directed staff to draft a resolution to submit to the Union of BC Municipalities supporting all provincial school districts in requesting tougher regulations regarding the sale of e-cigarettes and vapour products to minors.

     Westbank Cemetery Fees Review

    Council agreed to increase fees at the Westbank Cemetery to reflect industry averages plus a onetime 35% increase.

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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