Kal Tire Place will be closed to the public the morning of Wednesday, June 7, as water will be turned off as part of the construction of the twinned facility. Normal operations are expected to resume by 11 a.m.
For more information on the construction of the twinned arena, please visit our website…
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Okanagan Central Okanagan and South Okanagan, which could include thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain. This risk has the potential to increase Okanagan Lake levels another 10 centimetres overall. The lake is not…
Residents near the Vernon Recreation Centre are being advised that planned electrical upgrades at the Vernon Recreation Centre will require the temporary use of a generator from June 5 to 9. The generator will be located on the south end of the curling rink.
For more information on this project,…
City of Vernon crews continue to monitor water levels on local creeks and lakes. The City has provided approximately 100,000 sandbags to residents over the past few weeks and continues to replenish the sandbagging sites on a continual basis.
The City has been monitoring and protecting city…
On June 27, Vernon will celebrate Canada’s multicultural strengths with a temporary public art installation and the rededication of Vernon’s multicultural mural. Part of a signature Michelle Loughery Route Blue Wayfinder, the community-based engagement project combines youth skills building and…
The BC River Forecast has indicated there is the potential for Okanagan Lake to increase to 343.15 metres. Environment Canada reported Okanagan Lake reached 343.05 metres at 11:25 a.m. on May 27. This is a five centimetre rise since May 26 at 4 a.m. when the lake level was reported as 343 metres.…
The Kamloops Fire Centre is reminding the public that a Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibition came into effect at noon on May 19. The open burning prohibition applies to most areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre, including Vernon, and will remain in effect until Oct. 15, 2017, or until…
Due to the recent unseasonably warm weather, the Polson Spray Park will be open for weekends starting Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Spray Park will be open seven days a week starting July 1.
City of Vernon crews continue to monitor water levels on local creeks and lakes. Currently, BX Creek levels are lower than they were last week, but may rise quickly with warm weather and snow melt. Residents along BX Creek are reminded to keep sandbags in place until the risk of flooding has passed…
City of Vernon contractors will be starting the spring weed program, beginning (June 7-10), to control weeds and grasses that may impair traffic visibility, damage road asphalt surfaces and cause safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists. Weeds are controlled with mechanical trimming that includes…
