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A major reconstruction project will be getting underway early next month, in the City’s downtown core. Originally, the 31st Avenue Reconstruction project (between 29th Street and 30th Street) was scheduled to begin June 20. However, the work has been adjusted and is now scheduled to begin as early…
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Motorists travelling along 20th Street may have to take a brief detour tomorrow (Friday), while crews work on a utilities project. Starting as early as 7:30 a.m., a detour will be in between 43rd Avenue and 45th Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Please note, these timelines may…
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Construction along a portion of Tronson Road may cause some travel delays for motorists over the next couple weeks. The work is taking place between Okanagan Landing Road and Lakeshore Road. Currently, single lane alternating traffic is in place. However, as early as Monday, June 20, the road will…
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Due to the current weather conditions, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily, effective immediately. The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following fields: DND Park Grahame Park Lakeview Park Marshall Fields Park Polson…
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Citizens are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on June 27, 2022, at Vernon City Hall. The meeting will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. following the Regular Council Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to present the 2021 Annual Report. This report includes a variety…
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The applications for new and returning permissive tax exemptions are available for Vernon property owners. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022. Permissive tax exemptions provide a reduction in property taxation and are a…
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Construction will be getting underway this summer on a long-awaited Greater Vernon Recreation project. Today, officials broke ground for the revitalization of the Lakeview Wading Pool, also known as the Peanut Pool for its iconic peanut shape. The $3.3-million revitalization project is jointly…
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Due to the current weather, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily, effective immediately. The closure includes all sports play and public activities in the following locations: DND Park Grahame Park Lakeview Park Marshall Fields Park Polson Park…
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Creek levels continue to fluctuate throughout the North Okanagan as snow melts during freshet and we experience rainfall across the region. City crews are closely monitoring public infrastructure and water levels along the three major creeks within Vernon’s municipal boundary (Upper BX, Lower BX,…
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City of Vernon Property Tax Notices were put in the mail on May 26, which means property owners should have received their Notice recently. If you have opted for e-billing, please check your email inbox for your Notice. Property taxes and Home Owner Grant (HOG) applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on…