The planned closure of Kalamalka Lake Road between Browne Road and the Vernon city boundary (Phase 2 of the Kalamalka Lake Road – Okanagan Rail Trail Project) has been deferred to late spring 2018. Current work on Phase 1 is expected to be wrapped up by the end of August. The full project was…
Work on the Vernon Curling Rink parking lot continues on time and on budget. The project is scheduled to wrap up on August 23. During the period of the construction, the parking lot is closed to all traffic.
The curling rink parking lot was badly deteriorated and in need of replacement. The…
The City of Vernon has received reports from residents who have had people claiming to represent the City coming to their door on the pretext of inspecting hot water heaters and other appliances. Please be aware that these people are not City employees or representatives, and should be reported…
Vernon City Council has approved a request from Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) to staff Stations 2 and 3 (Okanagan Landing and Predator Ridge) during the hottest periods of the day during the prolonged high-to-extreme fire conditions in the region. Experienced career firefighters will be paired…
Vernon RCMP volunteers will be in Polson Park for the next two days at the RCMP Command Post trailer to provide crime prevention tips on thefts from vehicles, personal safety, identity theft and more. Volunteers will be joined by two RCMP officers who are also promoting community safety and…
The City of Vernon and Downtown Vernon will be hosting a free barbecue on Thursday, August 10 to celebrate the city’s 125th birthday. City councillors will be working the grill and handing out birthday cake from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Civic Plaza in front of City Hall. Civic Sounds, featuring the Shawn…
The City of Vernon and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) are reminding the public that campfires and fire appliances (such as portable barbecues or camp stoves) that use liquefied or solid fuel are prohibited in all City parks and open spaces due to the extreme risk of wildfire in the region.…
The City of Vernon has released a short informational video that explains how property taxes are allocated to provide services to the residents of Vernon. The three-minute animated video, developed by Sproing Creative in Vernon, is the second in a series from the City designed to inform residents…
The City of Vernon is recommending to Vernon residents that each family prepare for any emergency, including the possibility of evacuation. Emergency preparation is always important, particularly in high-risk conditions such as the current hot, dry weather in the Okanagan. The evacuation orders…
Vernon Emergency Social Services (ESS) have registered a total of 912 wildfire evacuees from the Williams Lake area since July 15, including eight new registrations yesterday. The ESS reception centre, located in the Dogwood Gym of the Vernon Recreation Centre, have also processed 510 service…
