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Waterfront properties vulnerable to wind and boat generated wave actionFrom Central Okanagan Emergency Operations
June 18, 2020Weather patterns this spring have been challenging and unpredictable, resulting in sudden changes to creek, stream and lake levels throughout the Central Okanagan. Forecasts for increasing temperatures and wind activity in the coming days and over the weekend could result in flooding and damage to properties not adequately protected.
Jun 18, 2020
Boil Water Notice reinstated for Sunnyside/Pritchard SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, is elevating the Water Quality Advisory to a Boil Water Notice in the Sunnyside/Pritchard System effective immediately and until further notice, due to increased turbidity in Okanagan Lake.
The increased turbidity is the result of weekend storm activity and related freshet conditions.
Jun 16, 2020
West Kelowna Seeks Public Participation for Community VisioningFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2020
The City of West Kelowna invites the community to participate in Jun 16, 2020
West Kelowna re-opens City Hall to the public in keeping with guidelines under BC’s Restart PlanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2020
The City of West Kelowna is welcoming back customers to Municipal Hall, but continues to encourage people to conduct as much business as possible online.
To assist the public with COVID-19 protocols, including social distancing and gathering size limits, for the next several weeks, a Welcome Back Ambassador will greet customers in the City Hall courtyard during business hours between 8:30 a.
Jun 15, 2020
Council Highlights - June 9, 2020Council Meeting
June 9, 2020
Mayor and Council return to City Hall for regular meetings
Mayor Gord Milsom and CAO Paul Gipps welcomed Council back to Chambers for the first time in two-and-a-half months. The City moved meetings to Westbank Lions Community Centre March 24 in response to COVID-19 and held subsequent meetings via video conferencing.
Jun 10, 2020
Boil Water Notice downgraded to Water Quality Advisory in Sunnyside/Pritchard System (1)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 09, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, has downgraded the Boil Water Notice for the Sunnyside/Pritchard System to a Water Quality Advisory due to decreasing turbidity in Okanagan Lake.
Although turbidity is decreasing, it remains higher than normal due to spring freshet and related conditions in the lake.
Jun 09, 2020
West Kelowna’s newest Rec Guide offers summer programs in keeping with BC’s Re-Start PlanFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 08, 2020
Registration is now open for City of West Kelowna summer recreational programs!
Visit Jun 08, 2020
Respectful boating during higher lake levelsPlease be prepared!
Okanagan Lake has risen to a point where any wind and resulting wave action could be a concern over the next few weeks for waterfront properties.
If you have experienced lake flooding in past years, now is the time to secure docks and sandbag around low lying areas to a height of 60 centimetres.
Jun 05, 2020
West Kelowna Property Tax Notices in the MailFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 04, 2020
More than 14,000 City of West Kelowna property owners will soon receive their tax notices through Canada Post and all residents are encouraged to pay online before the July 2 due date.
The City also reminds residents to please claim the Home Owner Grant online before July 2.
Jun 04, 2020
We're Hiring - Summer Student Opportunity! (1)The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following position:
Summer Student - Utilities
For further information check out our careers page Jun 03, 2020
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