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The sani-dump station at the Vernon Visitor Centre (3004 39 Avenue) is now open for public use, and will remain open until the fall. The closing date will be weather dependent. -30-
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It is with great pleasure that the RCMP, the City of Vernon and surrounding North Okanagan area are formally announcing that Inspector Shawna Baher has been selected as the new Vernon North Okanagan Regional RCMP Detachment Commander. City of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund, District of Coldstream Mayor…
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The City of Vernon has started construction of Hurlburt Park and has closed the park for public safety. “The project is officially underway and Hurlburt Park will be closed for the season as construction is expected to continue until November,” said Susan Abbott, Parks Planner with the City of…
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Vernon residents living near creeks, streams and low lying areas should undertake measures to protect their property and reduce the risk of flooding, if they have not already done so. The extremely warm temperatures will increase flows and levels of water bodies throughout the region, making…
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Since April 3, the Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan process has been in the surveying and interview phase. A household survey is currently online and open to citizens in the Greater Vernon area including Vernon, Coldstream, Area B and Area C. The April 30, deadline to take the survey is fast…
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The City of Vernon is taking action to encourage storm water protection in celebration of Earth Day 2018. The City is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan to support students and youth participating in the Yellow Fish Road program. Yellow Fish Road is Canada’s premier water…
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The Regional District of North Okanagan continues to seek public feedback on proposed options to manage residential and commercial waste in the region, as presented in the draft Solid Waste Management Plan Update released on March 14, 2018. With public consultation closing soon, the RDNO…
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The City of Vernon has released a short informational video to tell the story of the challenges that the City faces in terms of aging infrastructure and funding, and highlights some of the recent capital projects that are helping to address these and achieve Council’s Strategic Plan goals. The…
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The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to inform customers of Greater Vernon Water (GVW) that the Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off on Saturday April 21, 2018 due to increased turbidity in the water. The decision to remove the Kalamalka Lake water source was based on increased…
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April 22 to 29 is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week and Vernon City Council has issued a challenge to register 1,000 citizens to BC’s Organ Donor Registry this week. You can help reach the goal by registering your wishes today. “Becoming an organ and tissue donor is a selfless act…