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Motorists are advised that a temporary detour will be required for Anderson Way this week to allow crews to upgrade water services. Starting as earlier as 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, Anderson Way will be closed to through traffic between 48 Avenue and 27 Street (Please see map below).   Local…
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At the April 8, 2024, Committee of the Whole, Vernon City Council approved the finalized design, budget and construction schedule of the Active Living Centre (ALC). The new facility will be built on the Kin Race Track lands, located at 3501 43rd Avenue. Completion of the new ALC is anticipated to…
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The City of Vernon’s new RV sani-dump station, located at 6401 Tronson Road near the Vernon Regional Airport, will be available for use April 15. The site includes four waste dumping and water filling stations and stacking distance to accommodate approximately 14 recreational vehicles at a time.  …
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The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program (OVGMP) is about to start its annual egg-addling program. Egg addling is an important population management method created to manage introduced populations of non-migratory Canada geese. These geese are overpopulated and increase the risk of water…
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A popular springtime program will happen this month in Vernon. The spring leaf pick-up program will take place April 15 – 19, 2024. During this one-week program, Emterra Environmental will provide curbside collection of leaves in clear plastic bags on your regular waste collection day. Vernon…
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Motorists area advised that starting next week, temporary detours will be required for portions of 32nd Avenue and 38th Street, while crews begin setting up for work on a major reconstruction project. The project work will include the replacement of aging infrastructure such as water main, storm…
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The following information has been provided by City of Enderby. Enderby is asking residents throughout the region to support its Kraft Hockeyville bid and help return the Enderby Arena to operation. The Enderby Arena was shut down due to a refrigeration system failure in early January, which has…
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The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City. Residents are reminded that the…
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The City of Vernon has updated the development approval process for minor variances. Under the streamlined Delegated Minor Development Variance Permit (DVP) process, staff will have the ability to vary certain technical bylaw provisions, including construction on slopes exceeding 30 percent, lot…
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The City of Vernon has received a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. The recognition comes for the City’s annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The Canadian Award for…