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A brief detour will be in place for a portion of a 35th Street this week while crews upgrade utilities in the area.  Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 35th Street will be accessible to local traffic only between between 31st and 32nd Avenue. All other traffic will be…
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The 2022 General Local Election is happening on Saturday, October 15. That is when eligible voters in Vernon will elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) City Councillors. Nomination Period for the election opened today (Tuesday), which means candidates can now submit their completed nomination package to…
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The City of Vernon would like to advise residents that annual dredging work is scheduled to take place along a portion of BX Creek this week, as part of an ongoing efforts to maintain City infrastructure. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, crews will begin dredging a portion of…
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Motorists travelling along 39th Avenue may have to take a brief detour this week while crews complete upgrades to storm sewer infrastructure. Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 39th Avenue will be closed to through traffic between 23rd and 25th Street. The area will be…
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On Saturday, October 15, eligible voters in Vernon will go to the polls for the Active Living Centre Referendum in conjunction with the 2022 General Local Election. To help voters make a well-informed decision for the referendum question, information booths will be set up throughout the community…
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Would you like fries with that? Greater Vernon Recreation Services is seeking public input on the services offered at the Kal Tire Place concessions during public events. “In order to provide the best guest experience possible, it is important that we hear from the public as to how we can make…
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On October 15, 2022, eligible voters in Vernon will be asked if they are in favour of borrowing up to $121 million for the purpose of developing the Active Living Centre – a new multi-purpose indoor recreation facility. The proposed facility includes a new aquatic centre and dry land spaces such as…
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On Saturday, October 15, 2022, eligible voters in Vernon will be asked if they are in favour of the City of Vernon borrowing up to $121 million for the purpose of developing the proposed Active Living Centre – a new multi-purpose indoor recreation facility. Over the next several weeks, the City…
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Activate your fitness by registering for Greater Vernon Recreation’s fall programs this weekend. Starting at 8:00 a.m., Sunday, August 21, residents of Vernon, Coldstream and Areas B and C, will be able to register for all fall programing and courses. (Residents outside these areas will be able to…
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The City of Vernon and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the official celebration of a Jumpstart Inclusive Playground in Marshall Field Park, that opened to public last fall. At approximately 7,500 square feet, the Jumpstart playground is an imaginative and…