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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
Vernon drivers are being reminded that one-way driving is now in effect on 28 and 29 Avenue. Please watch for the red and white No Entry signs and the One Way arrows showing the direction that drivers will have to travel.
On July 24, eleven parking stalls were moved from 30 Street to 28 Avenue and…
The applications for new and returning permissive tax exemption are available online or at City Hall. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form and submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31. Permissive tax exemptions provide a reduction in property taxation and…
