The BC River Forecast has indicated there is the potential for Okanagan Lake to increase to 343.15 metres. Environment Canada reported Okanagan Lake reached 343.05 metres at 11:25 a.m. on May 27. This is a five centimetre rise since May 26 at 4 a.m. when the lake level was reported as 343 metres.…
The Kamloops Fire Centre is reminding the public that a Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibition came into effect at noon on May 19. The open burning prohibition applies to most areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon, and will remain in effect until Oct. 15, 2017, or until…
Due to the recent unseasonably warm weather, the Polson Spray Park will be open for weekends starting Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Spray Park will be open seven days a week starting July 1.
City of Vernon crews continue to monitor water levels on local creeks and lakes. Currently, BX Creek levels are lower than they were last week, but may rise quickly with warm weather and snow melt. Residents along BX Creek are reminded to keep sandbags in place until the risk of flooding has passed…
The Tronson Road boat launch is temporarily closed due to debris build up following yesterday's wind storm. City crews are removing debris today and expect the boat launch to be open by 6 p.m. tonight.
Boating on Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes is strongly discouraged while while the lakes are at…
The 2017 property tax notices were mailed on Friday, May 19. Payments and Home Owner Grants, if eligible, must be received on or before July 4 to avoid a penalty. Any unpaid balance after the due date of July 4 will be charged a one-time 10-per cent penalty.
The City of Vernon offers a free, secure…
City of Vernon contractors will be starting the spring weed program, beginning (June 7-10), to control weeds and grasses that may impair traffic visibility, damage road asphalt surfaces and cause safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. Weeds are controlled with mechanical trimming that includes…
Demolition for City properties on the 2900 block of 29 Street (adjacent to the Library) are scheduled to take place over the coming weeks. Hazardous material has been removed from the buildings and gas line removal is the next step. The actual demolition will follow and take approximately three…
Over the last few days, City crews have been attempting to make temporary road repairs to the flooded section of 48 Avenue near Hwy 97. The flooded road is a result of high water levels in BX Creek below Swan Lake. Flooding on 48 Avenue is expected to continue until water levels in the creek recede…
The stormwater outfall pipe that was floating in Okanagan Lake near Adventure Bay is now safely at the bottom of the lake. The pipe surfaced on Thursday as a result of air being trapped in the pipe following heavy rain falls. Contract diving crews have inspected the pipe and City staff will be…
