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Fletcher Paine Associates will perform borehole drilling on April 16, 2018 at 15 Avenue between 32 Street and 29 Street. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. For further information contact Ryan at (250) 542-0377. -30-
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A geotechnical engineering report has confirmed that Tuesday’s landslide most likely occurred as a result of saturated ground conditions on a steep embankment located above Eastside Road. Debris from the Eastside Road landslide has been removed and temporary improvements have been completed to…
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The City of Vernon’s website has a feature that will send you instant notification whenever the City issues an emergency alert or news release. “I encourage residents to visit the website and subscribe to updates,” said Nick Nilsen, Communications Officer for the City. “You can choose to receive…
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Single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect between April 11 and 17 at the intersection of Predator Ridge and Mashie Crescent for water and storm sewer installation, as well storm tie-in. Acres Enterprises is the company that will be performing the work. For further information contact…
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There has been a landslide at 9185 Eastside Road. Personnel are on scene assessing the situation. People are being asked to stay clear of the area, including the road. There are no injuries due to the landslide. One property has been damaged and hydro has been lost to numerous residences in the…
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City of Vernon staff have cleared the debris from Eastside Road and hydro crews are now working to restore electrical power to the area. One-way alternating traffic will commence at 4 p.m. today using either Eastside Road or Kokanee Road (depending on how the clean-up progresses). Please follow the…
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The Government of British Columbia is moving ahead with new affordable rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and people with disabilities living in Vernon. “As with the rest of the province, Vernon is struggling with an alarmingly low vacancy rate. That is why our…
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The Vernon Aquatic Centre including the Fitness Gym will be closed to the public on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 to host the Vernon Kokanee Swim Club Spring Meet & Jamboree. The Aquatic Centre will re-open on Monday, April 9 at 6:30 a.m. -30-
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Traffic at 7300 Tronson Road will be affected April 5 to 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as Focus Communications installs aerial fibre equipment. One lane will be closed with single-lane alternating traffic. Traffic control will be in effect, so please obey all signs and flaggers. -30-
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City of Vernon crews will be performing CCTV camera work on underground infrastructure. There will be intermittent road closures on 32 Street from 25 Avenue to 39 Avenue commencing Tuesday, April 3, 2018 and continuing for 2 weeks. -30-