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Greater Vernon Recreation Services is introducing an adults-only multi-sport league beginning September 14 and running until November 17. The sports will include favourites from school gym class such as handball, ultimate, flag football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and dodge ball. There…
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The road between30 Avenue and 31 Avenue will be closed along 33 Street on September 1 in order for crews to install a utility manhole. This closure will also affect the 30 Avenue pedestrian crossing. Access to buildings will be maintained at all times. Please obey all signs and flaggers at the site…
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The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be closed for its annual maintenance shutdown beginning on Monday, August 24 and reopening on Monday, September 21. The remainder of the Recreation Centre including the Halina Seniors Centre will remain open. This year’s shutdown is scheduled to be four weeks long in…
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The RCMP volunteer program is now recruiting new candidates for classroom training that will take place in Vernon September 21 – 25, 2015. This is a volunteer position working with the City of Vernon and North Okanagan Detachment of the RCMP under the direction and supervision of the Crime…
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Now that sod and seed laid down at MacDonald Park in Vernon is established, the park is back to its regular watering schedule consistent with Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Stage 1 watering restriction regulations. Irrigation at MacDonald Park and all other municipal parks is now…
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Recreation programming and activities are in full swing despite extensive renovations at the Greater Vernon Recreation Centre. The auditorium, Dogwood Gym, Halina Seniors Centre and the aquatic centre are all open and not affected by the project. “All the regular daily activities are still taking…
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Crews continue to work along the 30 Avenue railway crossing, which will be closed between 28 Street and 29 Street to accommodate road repair from August 4-14. Work may start as early as 6 a.m. to accommodate train schedules. Please note that traffic control will be in effect for the duration of…
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112,200 The installation of arena boards at Priest Valley Arena has been completed under budget and a week ahead of schedule. The installation of the new boards was a major maintenance project for Greater Vernon Recreation Services. The contract was awarded to Riley Manufacturing of Woodstock, ON,…
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Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires, high-risk activities such as cutting firewood are subject to restrictions throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes Vernon and area. If members of the public or industry personnel plan to do any land clearing within 300 metres of grassland or a…
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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has set a new date for the second Stickle Road open house. The open house was previously set for July 30, but will be now be held from 4-8 p.m. on July 29 to accommodate long weekend travel. Details for the open house are: Date: Wednesday…