City crews are responding to a small sink hole that appeared over the long weekend on 42 Avenue. Currently, 42 Avenue from 33 Street to Highway 97 is closed to while repairs are completed.
The sink hole is approximately 1.3m in diameter and 0.6m deep. The City barricaded the sink hole after it was…
The City of Vernon is accepting applications to the Council Discretionary Grant Program until April 30, 2017. Council Discretionary Grants are available to organizations that contribute to the general interest and quality of life for Vernon residents.
To qualify for the grant, applicants must:
be…
Crews from Postill Nixon will be installing water service and driveways between 5300 and 5600 Anderson Way from April 18 to May 12. Drivers can expect traffic interruptions and single-lane alternating traffic patterns. Please be patient and obey all signs and flaggers.
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Due to saturated field conditions, the City of Vernon is issuing the following playfield closures effective immediately:
Marshall Field soccer fields closed and will reopen on Wednesday, April 19;
Kin Race Track ball diamonds closed and will reopen on Wednesday, April 19;
All other Vernon…
Council voted Monday to adjust the general residential tax rates for 2017 to ease the burden on Vernon businesses. This decision will reduce $100,000 of total tax burden from business to residential properties. Of the $37.8 million of taxes necessary for a balanced budget, $23.1 million will be…
The City of Vernon is moving forward with the expansion of trails in the Foothills neighbourhood in 2017, with a new trail connecting Whitecourt Place to Foothills Drive along the top of the ravine.
During the development of the Foothills Neighbourhood Plan and the Parks Master Plan, residents…
Information presented to Vernon Council on Monday indicates that development activity in Vernon remains strong. Kevin Poole, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, presented the quarterly Development Update to Council.
“Building permits were up 14 per cent in 2016 and we’re seeing that same…
As the population in the region increases, the cities of Kelowna and Vernon are working together to identify sustainable ways to manage the region’s growing supply of treated wastewater solids – and they want to hear from residents.
“We are committed to finding a socially, economically and…
The City has purchased a new ozone generator to replace an aging unit for the Vernon Aquatic Centre.
The Aquatic Centre was closed on Friday, March 30, following procedures to lower chloramine levels in the pool that may cause eye and skin irritation. City staff has consulted with Interior Health…
The City of Vernon has closed playfields to public use. James Rice, Manager, Public Works, notes that fields are saturated due to recent rain, snowmelt and late winter weather conditions. The fields are exceptionally soft and use for casual play and sport practice may damage turf conditions.
The…
