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  • West Kelowna Council Highlights November 12, 2109

    Multi Sport Dome Grand Opening
    Mayor Gord Milsom announced that the City will be holding its Grand Opening Celebration for the new Multi Sport Dome on Saturday, November 16. The public is invited to join Mayor and Council, as well as special invited guests, at the dome location at 2139 McDougall Road.

  • Fund Seeks Donations to Help Cemetery Theft Victims

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    November 08, 2019

    The City of West Kelowna will accept donations to help victims of theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements until Friday, December 6.

    In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers from 55 memorial plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen.

  • Join Us for the Multi-Sport Dome Grand Opening!

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    November 07, 2019 

    The public is invited to join West Kelowna Mayor and Council and special guests at the Grand Opening Celebration of the City’s new Multi Sport Dome.

    Multi Sport Dome Grand Opening

    Saturday, November 16, 2019

    10 to 11:30 a.

  • Watermain Flushing in Tallus Ridge and Shannon Lake

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    November 04, 2019

    City of West Kelowna crews are flushing water mains in the Lakeview System over the next several days, focussing on the Shannon Lake Road, Shannon Way and Tallus Ridge areas. 

    Signs will be posted in areas where crews are flushing mains.

  • More time for Yard Waste Clean Up

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    November 4, 2019: From the Regional Waste Reduction Office

    You’ll have a little longer to get your yard cleaned up for fall. NEW this year, curbside yard waste collection continues until the end of December.

  • Most Sports Fields and Public Washrooms Closed for Winter

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    November 01, 2019

    Crews have completed winterizing and shutting down most athletic facilities and seasonal restrooms for 2019.

    Crews closed all fields as of October 31 except for Rosewood Park on McDougall Road, which will remain open through the third week of November for football practices.

  • Gellatly Road Winter Closure Focus of Open House

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 24, 2019

    The community is encouraged to attend an open house to learn about the City of West Kelowna’s plans to replace Gellatly Bridge over Powers Creek, in winter 2020, including details on construction timelines, road closures and detours.

    City staff and engineering consultants will be available to provide information and answer questions:

    Wednesday, October 30, 2019
    4 to 6 p.

  • Council Highlights - October 22, 2019

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 23, 2019

    Land Purchase for Lakeview Fire Station Relocation

    Mayor Gord Milsom announced, on behalf of West Kelowna Council and West Kelowna Fire Rescue, that the City has agreed to purchase 2509 and 2513 Harmon Road where the City plans to relocate the Lakeview Heights Fire Station. The current Lakeview Fire Station #32 is located nearby at 2708 Olalla Road and has served its community well for decades.

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    Property Secured for Fire Station Relocation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 22, 2019

    Mayor Gord Milsom announced Tuesday, October 22 that the City of West Kelowna has secured property in Lakeview Heights for the relocation of Fire Station No. 32.

  • Obstacle Course for All Ages at Vineyard Park

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 22, 2019 

    The City of West Kelowna has begun installation of an obstacle course in Vineyard Park in the South Boucherie neighbourhood that will be fun for all ages.

    Five playground obstacles will be located along a trail circuit at the park located on Vineyard Drive.

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3731 Old Okanagan Highway
West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 0G7
778-797-1234
communications@westkelownacity.ca 

Media relations
778-797-2223

 

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