The City of Vernon has received a prestigious financial award. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is pleased to announce the City of Vernon received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2024 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It…
The swimming advisories issued for beaches along Okanagan Lake in Vernon have been lifted.
Results from water quality testing at Paddlewheel, Kin and Lakeshore beaches indicate bacterial levels are within the acceptable range set in the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality.
For more…
Vernon Fire Rescue Service (VFRS) responded to a grass fire in Becker Park Wednesday morning.
At approximately 10:50 a.m., VFRS received multiple reports of visible smoke coming from Becker Park. Upon arrival, crews were able to confirm 100 x 100-foot grass fire.
Fire fighters worked quickly to…
The City would like to advise residents and visitors that several beaches along the south-east arm of Okanagan Lake in Vernon, from Kin Beach to Paddlewheel Park, are temporarily closed.
Crews are currently onsite controlling and repairing a sewer line break in the Okanagan Landing area. The spill…
The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Sustainability Grants for 2024.
This program encourages community participation and sustainable action and provides an incentive to accelerate sustainability projects led by Vernon residents, youth, non-profit organizations and community…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) along with Lake Country Fire Department jointly responded to reports of lightning caused spot fires Monday night.
At approximately 8:05 p.m. VFRS began receiving reports from area residents of multiple lightning strikes in the Commonage/Predator Ridge area of…
Improvements to Becker Bike Park are now complete! The park will be open for residents and visitors to enjoy beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday August 2.
The new park features include world-class paved pumptrack, (inclusive and suitable for small wheels such as skateboards, wheelchairs, scooters, and…
Inspector Blake MacLeod has been selected as the new Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Detachment.
Blake began his career out of Depot at the City of Kelowna. A promotion to corporal took him to the Sea-to-Sky region as watch commander, plainclothes and detachment commander…
A temporary detour will be required for a portion of Tronson Road this week, while crews perform road work.
Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, Tronson Road will be closed to through traffic between Palmer Road and Scott Road. A detour will be in place via Scott Road and Palmer Road…
Being prepared now, will help during an emergency.
As the wildfire situation continues to evolve across the province, the City is encouraging everyone in Vernon to take some time to consider whether they are informed and prepared to face an emergency, and if not, what simple steps could be taken…
