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The City of Vernon and Kal Tire unveiled the name of the new expansion at Kal Tire Place today. The new facility will be called Kal Tire Place North. Jamie Shillingford, Kal Tire Marketing Merchandising Coordinator joined officials from the City of Vernon, the Regional District of North Okanagan,…
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The City of Vernon has reached agreements with two businesses to occupy the lease spaces in the new Kal Tire Place expansion. Pursuit of Excellence Hockey Academy and the Training House (formerly Excel Fitness) will move into the two spaces and open their doors for business this fall. “The…
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The City of Vernon has just received resources to supply pre-filled sandbags to City of Vernon residents that are at risk of overland flooding. Pre-filled sandbags are available at City Operations (1900 48th Avenue) back gate located off Pleasant Valley Road. Sandbags are free of charge to City of…
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The sani-dump station at the Vernon Visitor Centre (3004 39 Avenue) is now open for public use, and will remain open until the fall. The closing date will be weather dependent. -30-
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It is with great pleasure that the RCMP, the City of Vernon and surrounding North Okanagan area are formally announcing that Inspector Shawna Baher has been selected as the new Vernon North Okanagan Regional RCMP Detachment Commander. City of Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund, District of Coldstream Mayor…
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The City of Vernon has started construction of Hurlburt Park and has closed the park for public safety. “The project is officially underway and Hurlburt Park will be closed for the season as construction is expected to continue until November,” said Susan Abbott, Parks Planner with the City of…
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Vernon residents living near creeks, streams and low lying areas should undertake measures to protect their property and reduce the risk of flooding, if they have not already done so. The extremely warm temperatures will increase flows and levels of water bodies throughout the region, making…
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Since April 3, the Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan process has been in the surveying and interview phase. A household survey is currently online and open to citizens in the Greater Vernon area including Vernon, Coldstream, Area B and Area C. The April 30, deadline to take the survey is fast…
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The City of Vernon is taking action to encourage storm water protection in celebration of Earth Day 2018. The City is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan to support students and youth participating in the Yellow Fish Road program. Yellow Fish Road is Canada’s premier water…
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The Regional District of North Okanagan continues to seek public feedback on proposed options to manage residential and commercial waste in the region, as presented in the draft Solid Waste Management Plan Update released on March 14, 2018. With public consultation closing soon, the RDNO…