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From Oct. 4 to 10, Canada recognizes Fire Prevention Week. This is a great time to remember that fire safety starts with the actions we take every day.

It’s easier than ever to vote during the local election in the City of West Kelowna. During advanced and general voting days, you will vote for six councillors and one school trustee.

The public is invited to the official re-opening of the newly renovated Mount Boucherie Community and Childcare Centre on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Join Mayor and Council, City staff and BGC Okanagan to celebrate the return of the $4.8-million joint-use facility, which provides space for childcare, community programming, public rentals and City administrative offices.

The Southeast District RCMP is pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Brendan Dolan has been promoted and commissioned to the rank of Inspector and selected as the first Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment.

Sept. 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a time to reflect on the history and lasting impacts of residential schools, honour survivors and remember the children who never returned home. Learn about local opportunities to listen, learn and support Indigenous reconciliation in West Kelowna and the Okanagan.

West Kelowna Council met Sept. 22 for a Regular Meeting. Highlights include an update on advocacy efforts at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference, recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day and Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day, and the presentation of a Public Works Week award to the City. Council also approved an updated traffic calming policy, awarded a contract for flood mitigation design, and approved zoning for a six-storey mixed-use development on Churchill Road. Council also advanced a zoning amendment for 2-1812 Byland Road, approved 2027 permissive tax exemptions and supported a regional emergency support services grant application. Council meetings are livestreamed and archived online.

It’s the last week to provide input into what new features should be included in Memorial Park.

At 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, Polly Palmer, Chief Election Officer declared the candidate elected by acclamation. 

West Kelowna Mayor and Council and the Chief Administrative Officer attended the 2026 UBCM Conference in Vancouver from Sept. 14 to 18, meeting with provincial ministers and senior staff to advocate for wildfire mitigation funding, mental health and addictions services, seniors housing and health care, redundant electrical power and transparent policing costs.

The City of West Kelowna is inviting residents to take part in Culture Days, a national celebration supporting local arts and culture.