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Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends and family, and join us at Music in the Park this Friday, Aug. 21 for a free evening of country music under the summer sky at the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre in Memorial Park.

People interested in being a candidate in the municipal election can pick up their nomination package at City Hall at 3731 Old Okanagan Hwy.

The City of West Kelowna is hiring approximately 150 election workers for the 2026 General Local Election this October and applications are now open.

That is the call from West Kelowna Fire Rescue Chief Jason Brolund as firefighters and staff are deployed to help other communities, while also remaining ready here at home.

Celebrate the music of a legendary artist at Music in the Park on August 14! Johnny Elvis will bring the unforgettable energy, charisma, and the classic hits of Elvis Presley on stage for a night of rock ’n’ roll favourites.

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.