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Residents and visitors are advised that phase two of a multi-phase paving project in downtown Vernon is scheduled begin next week. The three-phased project will take place on 30th Avenue between 29th Street and 33rd Street, and on 31st Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue. Phase 2: …
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As early as September 9, 2024, City crews will close a section of the Foothills Loop Trail from Foothills Drive to Whitecourt Place to allow for storm infrastructure and trail repair. The trail will be closed for two weeks with signage posted to the entrances of the closed sections of the trail.…
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Motorists travelling along 27th Street and 38th Avenue next week may experience minor travel delays, while crews upgrade utility services. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 9 a portion of 27th Street will be closed in the north bound lane between 38th Avenue and 39th Avenue.…
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Motorists travelling along 30th Avenue this weekend may experience minor delays, while crews upgrade utility services.   Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. Friday September 6, the 30th Avenue and 38th Street intersection will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic. The work is expected to…
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The Silver Star Road Multi-Use Path project is now complete. This 3.6 km paved pathway connects the Foothills area with the Silver Star Gateway Business Park, enhancing accessibility and promoting active transportation for residents and visitors. The project, completed in two phases over two years…
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Residents and visitors are advised that a multi-phase paving project in downtown Vernon is scheduled begin next week. The three-phased project will take place on 30th Avenue between 29th Street and 33rd Street, and on 31st Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue. Phase 1: Starting as early…
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to structure fire Wednesday morning at a commercial building in the City’s north end. At approximately 5:00 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire at an autobody shop in the 4500-block of 31st Street. Upon arrival, crews confirmed the…
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At its September 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, Vernon City Council participated in a Strategic Foresight Workshop as part of the ongoing development of new Official Community Plan (OCP) and Transportation Plan (TP). The workshop provided Council with an opportunity to explore how drivers…
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Residents of Blue Jay Road, and surrounding area, have been notified of an upcoming road rehabilitation project that is scheduled to take place in their neighbourhoods. Contractors working for the City of Vernon will be performing an asphalt surface treatment, known as micro-surfacing, to specified…
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Crews will begin the final phase of construction on the 32nd Avenue Reconstruction project as early as next week. The work includes the replacement of aging infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utility lines, and road and sidewalk pavement, between 18th and 15th…