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Enjoy all-time favourite tunes and inspired original songs at West Kelowna’s Music in the ParkFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, August 5, 2021Sing along to timeless covers or find a new favourite as headliners Lindsay May and the Mayhem and opening act Dan Tait take the stage at Music in the Park Friday, Aug. 6.Road rehabilitation increases life of West Kelowna roads
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Friday, July 30, 2021
This year, West Kelowna is investing $992,006 to improve approximately three kilometres of roads as part of its annual Road Rehabilitation Program. Construction began earlier this month and will continue through September 2021.
Conserve now – water reserves are limitedWest Kelowna’s reservoir levels continue to decline due to substantial irrigation use during the ongoing drought conditions and extreme heat; and the City reminds water customers that Stage 2 restrictions, allowing twice weekly watering, are now in effect.
“Daily use has declined slightly since Stage 2 restrictions began July 20, but consumption is still too high and we ask all customers – residential, commercial and agricultural – to reduce outdoor use, by 30 per cent,” said Allen Fillion,.
Council Highlights - July 27, 2021Mayor thanks wildfire responders and sends condolences and well wishes to evacuees
On behalf of Council, Mayor Milsom expressed heartfelt thanks to all firefighters and those protecting the single BC Hydro transmission line and other infrastructure from the Brenda Creek wildfire. The Mayor thanked West Kelowna Fire Rescue personnel, BC Wildfire Service crews, Westbank First Nation, City of Kelowna, District of Peachland and international firefighters and others from across the province, Emergency.
West Kelowna thanks federal and provincial governments for investing nearly $1 million for infrastructure upgrades to the Shannon Lake active transportation corridorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia announced funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support the construction of a continuous pathway as part of the Shannon Lake active transportation corridor in West Kelowna.
Through the new COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, the City of West Kelowna received $973,150 for the Shannon Lake active transportation corridor.
Gellatly-Carrington intersection set to open ahead of August long weekendFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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We have turned up the frequency with more Music in the Park dates starting July 30FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, July 26, 2021
Enjoy more live, local performances this summer as West Kelowna Recreation and Creative Okanagan team up to present a great line-up of artists for free Friday night Music in the Park concerts.
The entertainment returns to Kinsmen Park this Friday, July 30 with headliners JUNO nominated Dirt Road Opera performing at 7:40 p.