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West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents encouraged to get FireSmart and access 2020 grants
FOR 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.
May 26, 2020 Public Hearing Information SheetThe City of West Kelowna’s first public hearing during the COVID-19 pandemic will occur on May 26, 2020 at City Hall (for individual speakers only), and beside City Hall at the Royal LePage Place arena for those waiting to speak.For safety reasons, citizens interested in public hearings are encouraged to watch the live stream on the City’s website at May 25, 2020
Evening Closure Planned for Spring Spruce Up on Boucherie RoadFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2020
Crews will close Boucherie Road, between Hayman and Hudson Roads, Wednesday, May 27 from 6:30 p.m.
We're Hiring - Summer Student Opportunity!The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Summer Student - Recreation and Culture
For further information check out our careers page May 21, 2020
2020 Music in the Park cancelled due to COVID-19FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020The City of West Kelowna has cancelled the 2020 schedule for Music in the Park to adhere to the restrictions of no large group gatherings as directed by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.
“We are starting to see the restrictions lift on outdoor recreation spaces but the province has made it clear about the importance to adhere to no large group gatherings this summer,” says Mayor Gord Milsom.
Water Quality Advisory issued for Lakeview/Rose Valley SystemFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview/Rose Valley System, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity. This new Water Quality Advisory is in addition to the ones issued in the May 19, 2020
Trail closures in Horizon and Moonbeam Parks next weekFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2020
Work is starting next week to replace the aging staircases in Horizon and Moonbeam Parks.
A portion of the trail at Horizon Park will be closed beginning Monday, May 18 to replace the staircase and restore a portion of the trail on the northeast corner of the park off of Horizon Drive.
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Sunnyside/Pritchard Water System (1)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2020
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard water system, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity. This new Water Quality Advisory is in addition to the Water Quality Advisory in the West Kelowna Estates system that was issued on May 15, 2020
City to re-open Skateboard Park, Pickleball and Tennis Courts tomorrowFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2020
West Kelowna will re-open its skateboard park, pickleball and tennis courts on May 16 in response to the phased strategy unveiled in the Province’s May 15, 2020
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