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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.
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Mayor Akbal Mund congratulated winners of the 2016 Sustainability Awards during the Regular Open Meeting of Council on Monday. “This year’s winners help make our city a wonderful place to live, work and play,” said Mund. “Together, they contribute to Vernon’s sustainability through environmental…
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There are several changes happening throughout Vernon since Council endorsed the Parks Master Plan in September 2015. Following the adoption of the Plan, which was completed after significant consultation with Vernon residents, several first-year projects have taken place, including: Sawicki Park…
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On June 14-16, Sierra Landscaping Ltd will be applying new mulch to plant beds along 25 Ave between 34 St and 39 St. Drivers are advised that traffic may be affected in this area. Please be patient and obey all signs and flaggers.
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Crews from SLR Consulting will be operating at the intersection of 27 St and 48 Ave to collect groundwater samples June 13 and 14. The work will be completed during the night, with one lane closed in each direction. The City of Vernon will be repairing the road on 27 St at the intersection of 58…
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Traffic signal technicians will be pressure washing the traffic signals at all Vernon intersections from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting June 13 to July 1. We ask that the travelling public be patient, slow down and use care when approaching the signalized intersection where the washing is in progress…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Sustainability Awards for outstanding achievements in Sustainable Business, Community Sustainability and Youth Initiatives. The following award recipients contribute to community sustainability through environmental stewardship,…