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Notice of Blasting at Upper Vineyard Estates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2019
The City of West Kelowna has issued a new blasting permit for residential development in Upper Vineyard Estates.
The permit allows T & A Rockworks to continue works approved under previous permits.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee of the Whole MeetingJune 18, 2019
Regional Economic Development and Tourism Goals
Council was provided information regarding the 2019 economic development and tourism goals for the Central Okanagan. Representatives from the City’s own Economic Development Office as well as the Economic Development Commission of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Tourism Kelowna, Westbank First Nation and the Greater Westside Board of Trade informed Council of the activities being undertaken by their organizations.
Jun 19, 2019
Council to Host Town Hall MeetingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2019
West Kelowna Council will host a Town Hall meeting next week to gather input and suggestions from the public regarding activities in West Kelowna’s downtown area.
At its Committee of the Whole Meeting June 18, Council agreed to provide this opportunity for public input related to concerns with crime, vagrancy, open drug use and other unsavoury behaviour that is negatively impacting the downtown core of Westbank Centre.
Jun 19, 2019
West Kelowna Fire Rescue Pilot Program Helps Homeowners Fund Fire MitigationPUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2019
West Kelowna Fire Rescue has launched a pilot project that is dedicating $25,000 to encourage private property owners to protect their properties and neighbourhoods from wildfire.
Citizen involvement at the neighbourhood level is the cornerstone of the FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program.
Jun 14, 2019
New Wine Trail Officially OpenedFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2019
Mayor Gord Milsom and members of West Kelowna Council were joined today by representatives of the Westside Wine Trail to take part in a sabering event to officially open Phase 2 of the City’s Boucherie Road – Wine Trail Upgrade project.
Friends, neighbours and project contractors joined in the celebration as well which involved a sabering of a bottle of sparkling wine to mark the occasion.
Jun 13, 2019
Council Highlights - June 11, 2019Council Meeting
June 11, 2019
Photo Radar Request
Council agreed to request staff draft a Union of BC Municipalities resolution to be submitted for consideration at the UBCM annual meeting in 2019 asking for provincial permission to implement photo radar on local roads at the municipality’s expense. The move stems from consistent and ongoing complaints from residents that speeding is a problem in neighbourhoods throughout West Kelowna.
Jun 13, 2019
Are You Thinking Before You’re Sprinkling? Help Us Make Our Water Reserves LastFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2019
Just because the weather is warm and dry doesn’t mean sprinkling systems should be working overtime. The City of West Kelowna reminds residents to follow Stage 1 Water Regulations, which are always in effect, unless a need for further conservation becomes necessary:
- Think odd.
Jun 12, 2019
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Sunnyside/Pritchard but Remains for West Kelowna EstatesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2019
In consultation with the Interior Health Authority, the Water Quality Advisory for the Sunnyside/Pritchard water service area has been rescinded.
A Water Quality Advisory remains in place for the West Kelowna Estates water service area due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intake.
Jun 11, 2019
Wine Trail – Boucherie Road Upgrade Phase II Official Opening with Mayor and CouncilFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2019
In celebration of the completion of the Boucherie Road Upgrade Phase II Project, the City of West Kelowna is holding a ceremonial sabering event Thursday, June 13, 2019 on the corner of Boucherie and Douglas Roads at 2:00 p.m.
Jun 10, 2019
CNR Wharf Closing for Repairs Next WeekFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 07, 2019
CNR Wharf on West Kelowna’s waterfront will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, June 11.
High water levels and wave action during last year’s flooding led to erosion under the CNR Wharf.
Jun 07, 2019
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