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  • We're Hiring! (4)

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

    Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer II

    Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer I - Seasonal

    Parks Operator II

    For further information check out our careers page Mar 04, 2020

  • Open Burning Underway in Smith Creek

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    March 03, 2020

    West Kelowna Fire Rescue has issued opening burning permits in the Smith Creek area and residents may notice smoke on days when Mar 04, 2020

  • Boil Water Notice Issued for the Pritchard neighbourhood

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    March 03, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Boil Water Notice for the Pritchard neighbourhood due to an accidental water main break on a non-municipal construction site in the area.

    Please refer to our interactive map at Mar 03, 2020

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    Boost Your Soil, Save Water

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    March 2, 2020

    Here’s your chance to cut your garbage in half and save water. Do your yard a big favor this coming gardening season with a new backyard composter and rain barrel.

    Mar 03, 2020
  • City of West Kelowna kicks off inaugural Urban Re-Leaf Program

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    February 28, 2020

    West Kelowna residents can help make our community greener thanks to the new Urban Re-Leaf Program.

    Starting March 2, 2020, residents can visit City Hall and purchase one of 150 available trees to both beautify their yards for years to come and expand the city's urban canopy.

    Feb 28, 2020
  • Council Proceeds With Resolution to Opt-out of Speculation and Vacancy Tax

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 26, 2020

    West Kelowna Council has passed a resolution that will be sent to the Ministry of Finance as part of continued efforts to have the city removed from the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT).

    In fall 2019, Council and staff met with the Minister of Finance to provide the justification for allowing West Kelowna to opt-out of the SVT.

    Feb 26, 2020
  • Yard Waste Pick Up Back On

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    FEB. 25, 2020

    It may feel a little chilly for gardening season just yet, but yard waste collection is back on! Starting Monday, March 2nd all residents receiving curbside garbage/recycling collection will also benefit from yard waste pick up every two weeks until the end of December.

    Feb 25, 2020
  • Leap Year Deadline for Saving on Dog Licenses

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    FEB. 24, 2020

    The countdown is on for Central Okanagan dog owners to save on dog license fees for 2020.

    Feb 24, 2020
  • Council Advances Loan Bylaw for City Hall

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    February 11, 2020

    West Kelowna Council has given the first three readings to a borrowing bylaw that involves pursuing an Assent Free loan process to design and build its first City Hall.

    The City’s current debt is below five per cent of its annual revenue calculation, defined by the Province of British Columbia, which allows a municipality to borrow against its revenue.

    Feb 11, 2020
  • Boil Water Notice Rescinded For Westbank Centre

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    February 07, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Notice enacted February 04, 2020 after an accidental water main break.

    The City of West Kelowna thanks customers for their patience and understanding while crews and officials conducted immediate repairs, completed mandatory post-repair water main flushing and conducted the obligatory consecutive days of system testing and laboratory analyses in order to confirm that the.

    Feb 07, 2020

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