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  • Council Highlights - Jan. 12, 2021

    Council Meeting

    Tuesday, January 12, 2021

     

    Happy New Year

    Council began the first meeting of the New Year by wishing everyone a bright and prosperous 2021.

    Supplemental staffing requests to be reconsidered in the Draft 2021 to 2025 Financial Plan

    Council unanimously supported Mayor Milsom’s motion to reconsider supplemental staffing positions, which received first reading at the Dec.

  • We're Hiring! (12)

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

    Human Resources Assistant (Part Time)

    Building Official III

    Summer Student - GIS

    Summer Student - Finance

    Summer Student - Communications

    Summer Student - Parks

    Summer Student - Roads and Drainage

    Water Engineering Tech Co-Op – WTP

    Civil Engineering Co-Op (8 Months)

    Engineering Co-Op Student (4 Months)

    Civil Engineering Co-Op Student - Roads and Drainage – (4/8 Months)

    Water Engineering Technology (1st Year) Co-Op Student

    Water..

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    A Year in Review by Mayor Gord Milsom

    A Year in Review by Mayor Gord Milsom

    West Kelowna continues to prosper despite pandemic challenges.

    This year was like no other, impacting the way we live, learn and work.

  • We're Hiring - Summer Students!

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

     

    Building Official III

    Summer Student - GIS

    Summer Student - Finance

    Summer Student - Communications

    Summer Student - Utilities

    Summer Student - Parks

    Summer Student - Roads and Drainage

    Water Engineering Tech Co-Op – WTP

    Civil Engineering Co-Op (8 Months)

    Engineering Co-Op Student (4 Months)

    Civil Engineering Co-Op Student - Roads and Drainage – (4/8 Months)

    Water Engineering Technology Co-Op Student

    For further information..

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    Greater Westside and WKFR Donates 9,084 Pounds of Food to Central Okanagan Food Bank

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    December 23, 2020 

    The Greater Westside came together with a spirit of generosity during the West Kelowna Fire Rescue’s 23rd Annual Holiday Food Drive.

    Food and cash donations were collected until Dec.

  • Reminder - Have Your Say on Short Term Rentals
    Please complete our questionnaire on our Draft Short Term Rental Regulations, if you have not yet provided your input. The questionnaire closes Jan.
  • Crews Hit the Road as Forecasted Snowfall Begins

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    December 21, 2020 

    The City of West Kelowna’s roads maintenance crews are on the road in full force this morning as forecast snow of 10 to 20 centimeters begins to fall. Motorists and residents are asked to help crews clear the way.

  • Reminder to renew West Kelowna business licences
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 17, 2020
    The City of West Kelowna has mailed business licence renewal notices this week and reminds owners of the Jan. 31 payment deadline to avoid the $25 late charge.
  • Deadline Extended for Feedback on WK’s DRAFT Community Vision

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    December 16, 2020

    Community input into the #OURWK Draft Community Vision has been extended until January 6, 2021 to further build on the feedback received on the second round of engagement.

    “We’ve developed three feedback adventures designed for anyone to participate whether they have a few hours or a few minutes,” said Mark Koch, Director of Development Services.

  • Special Council Meeting - Dec. 10, 2020

    Special Council Meeting

    Thursday, December 10, 2020

     

    Draft 2021 to 2025 Financial Plan presented to Council

    Council gave first reading to the Draft 2021 to 2025 Financial Plan which comprised of reductions in operating and capital expenditures forecasting a decrease in the proposed 3.75 per cent taxation rate and consideration of a one per cent Infrastructure Levy.

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