Based on weather forecasts and stream flow information from Environment Canada, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and the River Forecast Centre, the City of Vernon is not anticipating any immediate threat of significant flooding.
“We are in a good state of readiness,”…
The annual Street Sweeping Program is underway and City crews will be working in your neighbourhood over the next four to six weeks.
“The Street Sweeping Program has two components: road and sidewalk sweeping; and road and sidewalk flushing,” said Chris Ovens, A/Manager of Public Works. “The street…
Construction will take place on Kalamalka Lake Road, from Browne Road to the Alpine Centre, from March 26 to July 13, 2018. Expect traffic disruptions and detours during this time.
There will be a full road closure on Kalamalka Lake Road from Browne Road to the Alpine Centre between April 9 and…
The intersection of 30 Street and 32 Avenue will be closed between March 19 and April 30, 2018 for the purpose of road and utility construction, with no access through. A detour route is in effect.
CGL Contracting Ltd. is the contractor working on site. Traffic control by Ansan.
For further…
Pyramid Excavating will be installing sewer mains at two locations in the City of Vernon, between March 19 and April 30, 2018:
Area 1
Apollo Road to Okanagan Landing Road – Full road closure (local traffic only) with detour route.
Okanagan Landing Road from Apollo Road to Okanagan Avenue –…
With the tremendous amount of snow that Vernon received this winter, and with temperatures expected to rise over the coming days, the City of Vernon wants to remind citizens to please contact us if you see blocked or overflowing catch basins, garbage and other debris that has surfaced as the snow…
The Vernon and Area games cash legacy of $46,000 resulted from an overall surplus of $92,000 with half of the funds being distributed in the area to local organizations and the other half being contributed to the BC Seniors Games Society. In addition to the cash legacy, there was over $20,000 in-…
City seeks community’s feedback on Parks Development Cost Charges
The City of Vernon is inviting the public to an information session regarding the proposed Parks Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw that will be undertaken this year. The Parks DCC bylaw will provide a project list and rates to…
The City of Vernon is reminding pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to keep their heads up as spring arrives and more cyclists are using our roads and pathways.
Pedestrians and cyclists should remember to be seen, be safe, and be lit. Wear bright and reflective clothing to be more visible. Be…
The City of Vernon, North 40 Productions, and the US Forest Service are pleased to bring The Era of Megafires to The Schubert Centre on May 14, 2018 at 7 p.m. This presentation is open to the public and is free of charge.
The Era of Megafires is a 60-minute, video presentation featuring Dr. Paul…
