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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.
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.
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
Water Quality Advisory Elevated to Boil Water Notice in City of West Kelowna’s Sunnyside/Pritchard SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 03, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, is elevating the Water Quality Advisory in the Sunnyside/Pritchard System to a Boil Water Notice, effective immediately and until further notice, due to increased turbidity near the intake in Okanagan Lake. Turbidity affects the performance of the chlorine disinfection process enabling bacteria, viruses and microorganisms to attach themselves to the suspended particles in the turbid water.
Latest re-openings in West Kelowna include beach volleyball and new pickleball courtsFOR 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Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview/Rose Valley SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE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.
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