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  • Council Highlights - July 23, 2024

    Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, July 23, 2024
     
    Watch Council meetings live or view the webcast archive
    Council meetings are livestreamed at  Jul 24, 2024

  • West Kelowna hires new Chief Administrative Officer
    Thursday, July 11, 2024
     
    West Kelowna Council is pleased to announce that Mr. Ron Bowles will be joining the City as the new Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Rose Valley Water Service Area update - July 23, 2024
    Tuesday, July 23, 2024
     
    The Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant continues to provide clean, safe, reliable drinking water that meets or exceeds federal and provincial standards; however, post-treatment, discoloration is occurring in the system.

    Staff have increased monitoring and sampling and testing results show that standards set out in the Drinking Water Protection Regulation continue to be met.
  • Rock n’ Roll all night long at this Friday’s Music in the Park

    Tuesday, July 23, 2024
     
    Take in more great tunes this Friday at West Kelowna’s free Music in the Park summer concert series!
     
    Janis Janus and the Heat Lightning’s “visit with Janis Joplin’s ghost” show will take the stage at 8 p.m.

  • We're Hiring! July 2024

    Come join our team! 

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

    • Building Officials
    • Buyer
    • Facilities Operator III
    • Financial Analyst - Capital
    • Parks Supervisor
    • Planner II / III
    • Planning Technician
    • Relief / Casual - Facilities Operator II
    • Utility Operators

    For more information including how to apply, visit Jul 22, 2024

  • Roundabout construction begins this week on Shannon Lake Road

    Monday, July 22, 2024

    Beginning later this week, a temporary traffic pattern change is scheduled to go into effect on Shannon Lake Road as crews begin roundabout construction as part of the Shannon Lake Road Active Transportation Corridor Project.
     
    Starting Wednesday, July 24, Shannon Lake Road at the Asquith Road/Asquith Court intersection will be temporarily closed with modified traffic patterns to vehicle traffic from July 24 through late September for 24 hours a day, including weekends.

  • Sherman Doucette and the Tankful of Blues set to headline this Friday’s Music in the Park


    Tuesday, July 16, 2024
     
    Blues enthusiasts and music lovers are in for a treat at this Friday’s free Music in the Park concert!
     
    Headlining this Friday’s show is Sherman Doucette and the Tankful of Blues, starting at approximately 8 p.m.
  • Caution urged with extreme fire danger rating in West Kelowna area parks

    Caution urged with extreme fire danger rating in West Kelowna area parks

    Thursday, July 11, 2024

    With sustained hot and dry weather comes a significant increase in wildfire risk, and the City of West Kelowna urges residents and visitors to use extreme caution when spending time in local parks this summer.

    Here are a few key reminders to keep in mind:

    • Smoking, vaping and open flames are not permitted in parks, and any smoking materials in nearby areas should be properly extinguished.
  • Don’t miss out on Westside Daze celebrations this weekend

    Don’t miss out on Westside Daze celebrations this weekend

    Wednesday, July 10, 2024 

    Join the City of West Kelowna at this weekend’s Westside Daze festivities!

    Enjoy annual Westside Daze community events, hosted by the Westside Celebration Society, from Friday evening July 12 through Sunday afternoon, July 14. The City of West Kelowna is a proud supporter of Westside Daze and is looking forward to joining in on the fun at the parade on Saturday, July 13 at 10:30 a.

  • Last call for input! Share your thoughts to help us develop the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy

    Last call for input! Share your thoughts to help us develop the West Kelowna Infill Housing Strategy

    Thursday, July 11, 2024

    The deadline to share your input on our City’s Infill Housing Strategy is fast approaching and we want to hear from you!

    Our community has until July 15 to provide input on how we can integrate infill housing into our West Kelowna neighbourhoods.

    Your input will help the City develop policy to support diverse housing options that meet the needs of all residents.

Contact us

Communications and Engagement
3731 Old Okanagan Highway
West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 0G7
778-797-1234
communications@westkelownacity.ca 

Media relations
778-797-2223

 

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