Sand Bag Disposal
In most instances, sand used for flood protection in the City of Vernon can be treated as clean soil and be used as general fill, substitute aggregate in construction applications or blended into gardens and lawns.
As lake and creek levels recede, the City of Vernon will be…
The City of Vernon is inviting the public to an open house regarding the new Bike Skills Park at Becker Park that will be constructed this year. The information session will be held at the Vernon Recreation Centre (3310 37th Avenue) on Thursday, July 13 from 4:00 to 7:00pm. The public is encouraged…
The City of Vernon is reminding residents and visitors that high water levels on local lakes have made shorelines in the North Okanagan vulnerable to erosion and damage. Boaters and personal watercraft users should avoid creating wakes that can cause further damage to the shoreline. All power boat…
The City of Vernon is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in order to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness for employees of the organization. Over the next number of months, the City will be providing a number of interactive sessions for employees that…
Kal Tire Place users are being advised that the upper concourse on the north end of the facility may undergo some periodic closures or modifications over the next 30 days due to construction. The walking pattern/layout will be altered at this time. Please check the walking schedule for updates by…
The City of Vernon is reminding residents that the Kindness Meters around the city’s downtown core are an alternative to giving change to panhandlers. These orange painted, identifiable meters provide another option and opportunity for residents wishing to provide aid to individuals who panhandle…
Lakeshore Road will be closed from Tronson Road to 2683 Lakeshore Road from 8:30 - 11: 30 p.m. on July 1 for Canada Day Fireworks at Kin Beach. Please use alternate transportation to access Kin Beach and obey all signs and flaggers on site.
The City of Vernon is reporting that 2017 was one of the strongest years yet for participation in Bike to Work and School Week (May 28 to June 3), including a 24-per-cent increase in Vernon cyclists compared to 2016. A total of 1,265 cyclists (a record 139 teams) participated in the week-long event…
The evacuation alert for residents along Lakeshore Road has been rescinded as creek and lake levels in Vernon have stabilized and are receding. Homeowners along the lakeshore should keep flood protection measures and flood debris in place until advised by the City. Residents should remain prepared…
Hot and dry weather is in the forecast for the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon, over the next few days, so the BC Wildfire Service is preparing for increased wildfire activity and asking members of the public to report any smoke or fires that they see.
The fire danger rating throughout the…
