The City of Vernon has approved an application from Fletcher Paine & Assoc. to drill boreholes on July 12th within a City right-of-way at the following locations:
48th Avenue from 27th Street to Highway 97
42nd Avenue from 33rd Street to Highway 97
The 48th Avenue drilling work will have a…
Please note that the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are currently on scene for what appears to be a single motorbike collision located in the 5600 block of Old Kamloops Rd. The road has been fully closed to allow for emergency personnel to do their job. Please use alternate routes. Updates to follow.
The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to inform Agricultural customers of Greater Vernon Water located south of Blue Jay Subdivision to the Rise Subdivision that the non-potable (irrigation) water main has been repaired, refilled and the pressure has been restored.
For further information…
Vernon Fire Department crews are on scene at 3910 – 32nd Avenue battling a townhouse fire which was reported at 6:49 am Thursday, July 5, 2018.
At present no injuries are reported although the fire is reported to be heavy and labour intensive with additional resources called in to assist.
The City of Vernon has approved an application from Godard Excavating to work within a City right-of-way in the 4600 Block of Okanagan Avenue for sewer and water main installations, as well as road widening from July 11th to July 31st, 2018.
Okanagan Avenue will be closed between July 4th and 11th…
Crews are working to repair an irrigation water line break on Old Kamloops Road. Drivers can expect traffic interruptions and single-lane alternating traffic patterns. Please be patient and obey all signs and flaggers.
Irrigation users can expect a disruption of irrigation water from Blue Jay…
Kalamalka Lake Road will re-open to two-way traffic within the City of Vernon on Friday, June 29 at noon. Businesses along Kalamalka Lake Road up to the Vernon border will be fully accessible from Vernon. Construction on Kalamalka Road in Coldstream is ongoing.
A new monthly paid parking lot will be available starting July 4, and with the seasonal influx of visitors, it’s a fantastic time for Vernon to be able to offer additional parking.
The new parking lot is located at 29th Street and 30th Avenue, and 64 monthly parking passes will be available for…
City crews have completed the clean-up of the trees at Kin Beach that were toppled in Monday morning’s high winds and the beach is now open to the public. The remainder of the trees at Kin Beach were inspected to ensure the roots are safely anchored.
City crews and citizens of the Okanagan Indian…
The City of Vernon Mayor, Councillors and Administration are saddened to announce the passing of Councillor Bob Spiers last night at the age of 71.
“It is with profound sadness and shock that I announce the passing of Councillor Bob Spiers,” said Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund. “Bob was in Council…
