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Latest re-openings in West Kelowna include beach volleyball and new pickleball courts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2020
Starting today, Friday, May 29, beach volleyball courts and four new pickleball courts will be open in the City of West Kelowna.
Users must maintain safe social distancing of two metres and limit gathering sizes on the courts and sidelines to required players, officials and subs only.
Sandbag stations remain stocked for flood preventionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2020With the possibility of significant weather in the forecast this weekend, residents whose properties are prone to flooding are reminded to please make whatever preparations they feel are necessary.
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has said that while the risk of widespread floods remains low localized flooding remains possible.
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview/Rose Valley SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, has rescinded the Water Quality Notice in the Lakeview/Rose Valley System.
The water quality advisory was issued May 19, 2020 after the City’s Reservoir Consultant determined an algal bloom was causing high turbidity, which may affect the performance of the chlorine disinfection process.
Playgrounds reopening June 1 across the OkanaganFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2020As phased reopening plans continue to progress, the next phase will see playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment opening on June 1 across the region. This includes outdoor playgrounds located in municipal and regional parks as well as playgrounds located at public schools in the Okanagan.
Council Highlights - May 26, 2020Council Meeting
May 26, 2020
City holds first socially distanced public hearing in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines
Council held its first Public Hearing during COVID-19 on May 26 to continue to allow the community to provide in-person feedback regarding a proposed multi-unit cannabis production facility in a light industrial complex at 2648 Kyle Road. The applicant requests zoning amendments that, if approved, would reduce the minimum required buffer between the operation and the Brookhaven Care Facility.
Confirmed black bear sightings in the Rose Valley neighbourhoodMultiple confirmed black bear sightings, including a sow with young cubs, have been reported in the Rose Valley neighbourhood. These bears are seeking easy food sources in unsecured garbage containers and other unnatural food sources, which, if not prevented, can create human-bear conflicts.
West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents encouraged to get FireSmart and access 2020 grantsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2020
The City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation are dedicating $30,000 in funding to encourage residential property owners to protect their homes using FireSmart principles and initiatives. This work will reduce the risk of wildfire damage to their homes and in the community.
