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The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is issuing a mandatory reduction of Water Use to basic needs. The power outage experienced at Mabel Lake is impacting the ability to provide water to all customers served by the Mabel Lake Water Utility. Power outage is due to downed power lines from…
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As a result of recent high winds and significant tree damage, Kin Beach will be closed until crews can remove debris from the park and assess the condition of the remaining trees. Work is expected to be completed prior to the weekend. - 30 -
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The City of Vernon is reminding property owners that property taxes are due on July 3. Late payment of taxes will result in a 10 per cent penalty. Property owners are responsible for ensuring payment is received by the due date. Postmarks are not accepted as payment date. Call 250-550-3636 if you…
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The sani-dump waste disposal for recreational vehicles located at the Vernon Visitor Centre (3004 39 Avenue) will be closed Wednesday, June 20 to Friday, June 22 due to construction in the area. The sani-dump will reopen Saturday, June 23. A sani-dump is available at the Real Canadian Superstore at…
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The City of Vernon has given four cannabis retailers until June 15, 2018 to cease cannabis sales. In accordance with Council’s direction of November 14, 2017, all cannabis retailers that were in operation in the city prior to that date were given the opportunity to apply for a temporary use permit…
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The City of Vernon invites the community and sponsors to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Becker Bike Park at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018. Becker Bike Park is located at 3404 39 Avenue. Over $70,000 was granted to the City of Vernon and the North Okanagan Cycling Society for the new bike…
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The Regional District of North Okanagan wishes to inform customers of Greater Vernon Water that the Kalamalka Lake water source has been turned back on today, June 6, 2018 as the turbidity in the water has returned to normal conditions. The decision to turn the Kalamalka Lake water source back on…
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The City of Vernon is supporting water sustainability in the Okanagan. The City is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan to support the Water Stewardship Open House hosted by the Vernon Yacht Club. The open house will be a community event celebrating what has been done to protect our…
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Mayor Akbal Mund sampled a celebratory tourism donut from Ratio Coffee and Pastry today to kick off the tourist season and to show his support for National Tourism Week, May 27 to June 2, 2018. “Tourism is one of the primary economic drivers in Vernon with $36.9 million generated in room revenue by…
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With construction of Kal Tire Place North continuing to move forward, the requirement to connect to permanent power is now here. As a result, there will be a scheduled power outage at Kal Tire Place on Monday June 4, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Electricians will turn off the main power feed to Kal…