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  • On-road construction for the Boucherie Multi-use Pathway Project starts next week

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, May 11, 2023

    Active transportation upgrades are coming soon to the Boucherie Corridor to enhance safety and improve connections to key destinations.

    Beginning next week, crews will begin on-road construction of a new multi-use pathway and complete road widening, lighting, and drainage upgrades on Boucherie Road.

  • Council Highlights - May 9, 2023

    Regular Meeting

    Tuesday, May 9, 2023

    2023 Southern Interior Local Government Association Conference

    Coun. Carol Zanon and Coun.

  • Water Quality Advisory issued for West Kelowna Estates System - May 10, 2023

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory, until further notice, for the Rose Valley – West Kelowna Estates System due to an increase in freshet-related turbidity in Okanagan Lake.

    A previously issued Water Quality Advisory also remains in effect in the Rose Valley – Lakeview System, until further notice.

  • Water Quality Advisory issued for Sunnyside/Pritchard System - May 7, 2023

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Sunday, May 7, 2023

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory, until further notice, for the Rose Valley - Sunnyside/Pritchard System due to an increase in freshet-related turbidity in Okanagan Lake.

    A previously issued Water Quality Advisory also remains in effect in the Rose Valley – Lakeview System, until further notice.

  • Self-serve sand and sandbag locations in West Kelowna

    In the event of possible localized flooding, the City of West Kelowna has stocked sand and sandbags at self-serve locations. 

    As a precaution, with the warmer temperatures in the forecast, sand and sandbags will be available, for residents needing to protect their properties during spring freshet, as follows:

    • 3170C Shannon Lake Road, located via the Kinsmen Park lower maintenance driveway.
  • Watermain flushing shifts to West Kelowna Business Park and Boucherie Centre areas

    Friday, May 5, 2023

    Watermain flushing within West Kelowna’s Rose Valley-Lakeview System continues as part of the City’s annual maintenance of the water distribution system. This work is happening in advance of connecting residents to the new Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant, which is being commissioned later this year.

  • Join us in person on April 26, West Kelowna!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Friday, April 21, 2023

    Join us in person on April 26, West Kelowna!

    Don’t miss your chance to help shape Council’s Strategic Priorities and the future of economic development in West Kelowna, and to learn more about construction of a safe multi-use pathway on Boucherie Road.

    The City of West Kelowna is inviting the community to drop by the West Kelowna Yacht Club, 4111 Gellatly Road on Wednesday, April 26 between 3 p.

  • Council Highlights - April 18, 2023

    Regular Council Meeting

    Tuesday, April, 18, 2023

    First Quarter Update for 2023

    Council received the 2023 first quarter updates from various City Departments. View the quarterly stats online at Apr 19, 2023

  • 2023 Budget continues investments in safety and critical infrastructure needed in West Kelowna

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    West Kelowna Council unanimously adopted the 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw setting the tax rate at 5.0 per cent at its regular meeting on April 18, 2023.

  • Join us at our Open House on April 26!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Monday, April 17, 2023

    We’re looking for your feedback on Council’s draft Strategic Priorities and a proposed Economic Development Corporation in West Kelowna and talking construction of the Boucherie Multi-use Pathway

    From Council’s draft strategic priorities to construction beginning next month to build a safe multi-use pathway on Boucherie Road, West Kelowna Council wants to hear from you!

    From April 17 to 28, the public is invited to provide input into Council’s Draft 2022..

Contact us

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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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