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  • Summer fun is a click away in the West Kelowna Rec Guide

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Friday, May 26, 2023

    West Kelowna’s 2023 Summer Rec Guide is full of events, programs, and activities for everyone to enjoy! 

    Check out our free, Parks Play Days program or take in the tunes at Music in the Park at the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre. Registration for City of West Kelowna programming opens on Monday, May 29 at 8:30 a.

  • Water Quality Advisory partially rescinded in the Rose Valley – Lakeview System

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Friday, May 26, 2023

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is rescinding a Water Quality Advisory, for most, but not all the Rose Valley – Lakeview System. 

    Turbidity in Rose Valley Reservoir has improved, meaning the system-wide Water Quality Advisory that was issued on April 3, can now be rescinded from all areas of the Rose Valley – Lakeview System, other than those specific zones where watermain flushing is continuing.

  • Join us at our Parks and Recreational Trails Open House on May 30

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, May 25, 2023

    Don’t miss your chance to tell us your thoughts to help shape the future of West Kelowna’s parks and recreational trails.

    The City of West Kelowna is inviting the community to drop by the West Kelowna Yacht Club, 4111 Gellatly Road onTuesday, May 30between3 p.

  • Temporary closure of Ogden Road for transmission mains construction

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, May 25, 2023

    Temporary closure of Ogden Road for transmission mains construction

    Beginning next week, construction crews will start work on Ogden Road to complete the installation of water transmission mains in the Sunnyside neighbourhood to connect to the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP).

    Starting Tuesday, May 30, Ogden Road from Boucherie Road to Ourtoland Road will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until June 30.

  • Council Highlights - May 23, 2023

    Regular Council Meeting

    Tuesday, May 23, 2023

    Thank you to the RCMP for 150 years of service

    Council congratulated the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who celebrated 150 years of service on May 23. We thank the many RCMP officers and support staff who have served over the decades, and who continue to serve today, with pride and honour.

  • Join us for FireSmart Family Day

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Tuesday, May 23, 2023

    Take in some free, family fun as we learn how to become a more FireSmartTM community!

    Everyone is invited to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue firefighters, staff and special guests for free activities and refreshments at FireSmart Family Day on Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m.

  • We're Hiring! - May 19, 2023

    Come join our team!

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

    • Planner II
    • Parks Operator I - Mower (Seasonal)
    • Industrial Mechanic
    • Legal Assistant - Part Time
    • Payroll Coordinator
    • Water Meter Technician -Term
    • Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer - Temporary
    • Utility Operators

    For further information check out our careers page  May 19, 2023

  • Paving work on Westlake Road begins next week

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, May 18, 2023

    Beginning next week, traffic pattern changes will go into effect on Westlake Road for road reconstruction work and paving as part of water transmission mains construction in the West Kelowna Estates neighbourhood. This work is necessary to connect residents to the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP).

  • Make the most of your May long weekend in West Kelowna

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, May 18, 2023

    From perusing our parks for prizes to running through the spray park, lakeside outings and hillside hikes, West Kelowna has something for everyone this May long weekend.

    Kids Care Spray Park open for the season

    The popular children’s May 18, 2023

  • Boil Water Notice issued for Sunnyside/Pritchard System - May 17, 2023

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is upgrading a Water Quality Advisory for the Rose Valley – Sunnyside/Pritchard Service Area to a Boil Water Notice, effective immediately and until further notice, due to increasing turbidity at the Lake Okanagan intake.

    View a map at May 17, 2023

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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