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Due to heavy rain, the ball diamonds at the DND grounds have been closed for Friday, June 24. Soccer fields will remain open.
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The City of Vernon is hosting two modules of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Foundations in Public Participation training in Vernon. The Planning for Effective Public Participation module will be offered November 23 - 25, 2016. The Techniques for Effective Public…
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The City of Vernon is reminding property owners that property taxes are due on July 4. Late payment of taxes will result in a 10 per cent penalty. In the event of a Canada Post strike or lockout, property owners are also responsible for ensuring payment is received by the due date. Postmarks are…
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Crews from Postill Nixon Earthworks will be installing sanitary and storm service on 31 St. between 29 and 30 Ave. from June 23-30. Road closures may be in effect during construction. Please obey signs and flaggers, or choose alternate routes for travel.
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On Saturday, June 25, Tronson Road from Scott Road to Bella Vista Road, and Lakeshore Road from Cummins Road to Tronson Road, will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the Kids of Steel Triathlon. Limited local access will be available for residents. Traffic control will be in place…
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The City of Vernon will be rehabilitating a sewer manhole on Brooks Lane on June 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work will involve temporarily closing the north travel lane. Please slow down and obey traffic control while crews are working.
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Vernon residents and business owners are invited to the third and final public open house for the Vernon Regional Airport Master Plan. The open house will be held at the Lakers Clubhouse (7000 Cummins Road) on Wednesday, July 6, from 5-7 p.m. During the open house, staff from the City of Vernon…
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From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 20 and 21, Vernon homeowners are invited to join Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) as well as firefighters and forest officials from the Vernon Fire Zone at Deer Park (9192 Tronson Road) to learn about the FireSmart program and how to protect homes and…
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On June 15, traffic signal work will take place along 27 Street at the intersections of 35 and 30 Avenues. One southbound lane on 27 Street will be closed beginning at 7 a.m., with expected completion planned for the same day. Drivers are advised to expect slower-than-normal traffic and are…
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The offshore storm main has surfaced in Okanagan Lake near the 8800 Tronson Road area. City crews will be marking the location of the main for safety purposes, and remedial action will be taken as soon as possible. Swimmers and boaters are urged to use caution and avoid this area if possible.