Becker Park Will Get Fire Smart Thursday, May 17th Firefighters and forest officials from the Vernon Fire Zone have been invited by the City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue to help remove combustible forest fuels that pose a risk to interface communities around Becker Park.
City Paid Parking Tickets Issued at Foord's Funeral A large number of complaints were received from the public on May 1st, 2012 concerning individuals parking in the bicycle lanes on Alexis Park Drive affecting lane use for both bicycles and vehicles.
Apartment Managers Can Take Advantage of Crime Reduction The City of Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit would like to remind apartment managers they offer a free crime reduction review of their facilities. The program uses the principals of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Vernon Fire Rescue Services Trains To Prevent Interface Fires Vernon Fire Rescue Services were busy last Friday (April 27th) in the 9900 block of Kokanee Drive of Sunset Properties. They were training with Structural Protection Units (SPU’s) that are available throughout BC for the protection of homes in the interface area.
North Okanagan Residents Urged To Take Action Before Flood Waters Threaten Homes With higher spring temperatures, North Okanagan residents are urged to take action before flood waters threaten their homes. Seasonal precipitation mixed with extensive snow melt at higher elevations raises water levels in creeks and lakes, increasing the risk of flooding.
