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  • Council Highlights - April 20, 2021

    Council Meeting

    Tuesday, April 20, 2021

     

    Council recognizes the difference makers who volunteer in our community

    April 18 to 24 is National Volunteer Week and Council thanked the many people who invest their time and effort into service on committees, neighbourhood associations, not-for-profit societies and many other organizations. Volunteers lift our community with their continued kindness and compassion improving our overall health and well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • West Kelowna economy remains on solid ground

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, April 22, 2021

    West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom delivered a virtual State of the City address hosted by the Greater Westside Board of Trade that reflects West Kelowna’s continued strong economy despite the effects of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

    Sponsored by Kelly O’ Bryan’s restaurant, the virtual presentation included a background package sent to participants in advance of Mayor Milsom’s address that highlighted key accomplishments, provided a glimpse into the.

  • Five-Year Financial Plan invests in infrastructure and plans for a continued bright future in West Kelowna

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, April 22, 2021

    City Council adopted the 2021 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw setting the tax increase at 4.05 per cent, which includes a one per cent Infrastructure Levy, at its regular Council meeting on April 20, 2021.

  • We're Hiring! (15)

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

    • Service Desk Technician
    • Parks Operator I - Seasonal
    • Senior Business Licensing and Building Official
    • Engineering Technologist I & II

    For further information check out our careers page Apr 22, 2021

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    Glenrosa Road opens Friday

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, April 22, 2021

    The City of West Kelowna anticipates opening Glenrosa Road for vehicle, cycling and pedestrian traffic on Friday, April 23 by noon, as active transportation improvements are almost complete.

    Road paving, storm sewer and sidewalk installation are now complete.

  • Support local under the sun this summer thanks to Temporary Patio and Retail Space Program

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    One of the greatest parts of summer is being able to bask in the beautiful outdoors and the City of West Kelowna has created the Temporary Patio and Retail Space Program to help restaurants and retail establishments expand their exterior business space, provided they meet municipal guidelines and comply with COVID-19 safety protocols.

    The temporary program helps local businesses impacted by the pandemic and supports restaurants and retailers by.

  • Crews will close Boucherie Road an extra half day

    UPDATE (Original release sent Thursday, April 15)

    Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    Crews must keep Boucherie Road closed, between Ogden and Douglas Roads, until noon Wednesday, April 21 as they continue the work required to run service lines to a future Lakeview Heights brew house. The work was originally slated to end today, Tuesday, April 20.

  • Full closure of Glenrosa Road in effect on Saturday

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Friday, April 16, 2021

    The Glenrosa Road detour will be in effect on Saturday, April 17 to complete all remaining sidewalk work.

    Keeping the detour in place on Saturday will help crews complete final sidewalk construction work, which includes removing sidewalk forms and prepping for line painting.

  • Leave a bit more time to travel Boucherie Road next week

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, April 15, 2021

    A new brew house is being built on Boucherie Road, and construction crews must close Boucherie Road, between Douglas and Ogden Roads on April 19 and 20 to install required service connections.

    Motorists can detour via Ogden Road, Thacker Drive and Douglas Road and then return to Boucherie Road.

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    Gellatly-Carrington roundabout construction starts Monday

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Thursday, April 15, 2021

    Beginning Monday, April 19, the City of West Kelowna will begin work on the Gellatly-Carrington intersection for construction of new roundabout. The intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic weekdays from 7 a.

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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