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West Kelowna Mayor and Council and the Chief Administrative Officer attended the 2026 UBCM Conference in Vancouver from Sept. 14 to 18, meeting with provincial ministers and senior staff to advocate for wildfire mitigation funding, mental health and addictions services, seniors housing and health care, redundant electrical power and transparent policing costs.

The City of West Kelowna is inviting residents to take part in Culture Days, a national celebration supporting local arts and culture.

Road rehabilitation work on Lower Glenrosa Road and Glencoe Road is set to begin on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

Fall GoByBike Week runs Sept. 19–25, encouraging residents to travel by bike and explore active transportation options throughout West Kelowna. Residents can register and log their rides for a chance to win prizes and visit the celebration station on Sept. 21 for games and prizes.

Sport court improvements are set to begin on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, for Anders Park and Shannon Lake courts, with a targeted completion of mid-November 2026.

Learn how to safely drain backyard pools, hot tubs and outdoor water features while protecting local creeks, lakes and neighbouring properties. Follow proper drainage practices, including dechlorinating water, using a low flow rate and keeping water on your property.

The nomination period for mayor, councillor and school trustee candidate has now ended. At 4 p.m. today in Council Chambers, Polly Palmer, Chief Election Officer for the City of West Kelowna, declared the candidates for the 2026 General Local Election in West Kelowna.

The City of West Kelowna has taken over the construction coordination of the Horizon Drive Active Transportation Corridor project and has retained Emil Anderson Construction Inc. to complete the remaining paving for the project.

West Kelowna voters can now apply to vote by mail in the 2026 General Local Election. Eligible voters can request a mail-in ballot package online or in person at City Hall and return their completed ballot by mail, in person or through the secure drop box at City Hall. Advance voting takes place Oct. 7, 13 and 15, with general voting day on Oct. 17.

West Kelowna Council reviewed and approved a range of community, infrastructure and policy matters on Sept. 8, 2026, including the adoption of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and Sanitary Master Plan, renewable energy investment opportunities, updates to Council policies and contracts for Elliott Road and Horizon Drive improvements.