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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 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 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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Greater Vernon Recreation Services has been informed by BC Hydro of a scheduled power outage affecting the Recreation Complex on Wednesday April 3, 2024. The outage is necessary for the replacement of an ageing transformer and will commence at 9:00 a.m. and last the majority of the day. The power…
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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…
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Residents and visitors will soon see an increase in activity on the future site of the Active Living Centre. Starting as early as Monday, March 25, the public will notice site fencing erected around the construction area. This fencing will enclose the south end of the former Kin Race Track lands,…
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Every spring, crews set out to tackle the job of clearing the winter traction materials from the City’s transportation network. Over the past month, when warmer temperatures have allowed, City crews have been actively sweeping arterial roads and sidewalks. Now that the forecast is showing…
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Greater Vernon Recreation Services is excited to announce that the Vernon Curling Club will again be home to a temporary indoor skate park this summer. A soft opening date is planned for Monday, April 8, with limited skate features available. It is anticipated the full indoor skate park, with all…
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As of noon, March 17 (today), Commonage Road will re-open to through traffic. However, motorists are advised of a traffic pattern change for a portion of Commonage Road in the 500 Block, adjacent to Roses Pond: Single lane alternating traffic during the day, while construction continues, and…
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At approximately 3:45 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a report of a fire on the back deck of a residential home in the 3700-block of 25th Avenue.  Upon arrival, crews were able to confirm a covered back deck was heavily involved in fire, extending to the house. …