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West Kelowna is doing summer maintenance on its popular Wine Route and will close Boucherie Road between Hayman and Stuart Roads, on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land is temporarily prohibited throughout Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre, as well as parts of the Cariboo Fire Centre and Coastal Fire Centre.

Plan your fall with the City of West Kelowna’s 2026 Fall Recreation Guide! Explore recreation programs, sports, swimming lessons, after-school clubs, drop-in activities and events for all ages, interests and abilities. Browse the interactive guide and register online.

Tonight’s Music in the Park is cancelled due to poor air quality

Enjoy a free evening of Caribbean and Latin-inspired music at Music in the Park on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre in Memorial Park. The evening features Kelowna reggae duo TG + J Byrd at 7 p.m., followed by Alma Cubana at 8 p.m. with their energetic mix of Cuban music, Latin jazz and salsa. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live entertainment, family activities in the Fun Zone, local food trucks, and free parking. Music in the Park runs every Friday through Aug. 28.

The City of West Kelowna has transitioned Royal LePage Place Arena into a group lodging facility to support individuals displaced from multiple communities affected by wildfires across the region.

The City of West Kelowna will begin construction on a full replacement of the playground at Smith Creek Park beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4. taking approximately three weeks to complete.  

Work on the next phase of the Shannon Lake asphalt remediation project is set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

The City of West Kelowna is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on two draft plans that will help shape the community's future. The draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan focuses on improving safety, well-being and community connections, with feedback accepted until July 31. The draft Sanitary Master Plan outlines priorities for wastewater infrastructure, future growth and long-term asset management, with feedback open until Aug. 6. Residents can review the plans and complete the surveys at OurWK.ca.

At the July 28, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, Council shared condolences on the passing of former councillor David Knowles, received presentations from the BC Dragoons on the Canadian Armed Forces and the Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) program, and reviewed updates on Council’s Strategic Priorities and departmental services. Council approved recommendations related to Council remuneration, essential hardware upgrades, the Noxious Weed Control Bylaw, zoning amendments supporting infill housing and the Housing Accelerator Fund commitments, a Westbank Lions Community Hall roof replacement contract, an agreement with the local rowing club, and recreation fee adjustments. Council also confirmed the City’s official position on the West Kelowna Transmission Project, supporting underground infrastructure along Route Option 1 – Old Okanagan Highway and Highway 97.