Greater Vernon Water (GVW) advises customers that the Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off on Monday, February 16, 2015 due to increased turbidity in Kalamalka Lake.
The Mission Hill Treatment Plant treats water from Kalamalka Lake and does not have filtration; therefore the water quality can…
Pursuant to Section 606 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #2747, notice is hereby given that load restrictions will be in place, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2015, on all roadways in the City of Vernon. All roads will be limited to legal axle loading 70%.
Overweight permits will not…
The recent warmer, wet weather has resulted in an increase in the number of potholes on Vernon streets. City crews are working daily to fill potholes and repair damaged paved areas. Residents are reminded to drive with caution and to slow down when passing maintenance crews.
Potholes can be…
by Deputy Chief Lawrie Skolrood
Approximately 44,000 Canadians will die in 2015 from heart attacks. Seventy per cent of these heart attacks will happen at home and the average person will wait up to four hours before seeking help.
This is just unacceptable—these statistics need to change.
This need…
The City of Vernon received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CanFR) from the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) in Monday’s regular session of Council—an award the City and Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, have received for the last five years. The purpose of…
Mayor Akbal Mund recognized the accomplishments of Jim Cotter and his rink—Ryan Kuhn, Tyrel Griffith and Rick Sawatsky—after their 7-6 win at the Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s Curling Championship in Vernon this weekend.
“On behalf of the City of Vernon Council, staff, and management, we…
The Vernon Aquatic Centre will be hosting a free swim on February 9—B.C. Family Day—from 1:30 to 4 pm, thanks to a grant from the BC Recreation Parks Association (BCRPA). The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, in partnership with the BCRPA, made the grant available to support…
February 3-9 is National Burn Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Be Burn Aware. So, here are some facts you need to be aware of:
Each year 1.55 million people suffer burn injuries in Canada and the United States. About 60,000 of these injuries require hospitalization – almost half of them in…
UPDATE: Please be advised that Transit will be operating along regular routes within the parade zone until 10 am, and again after 2 pm.
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PREVIOUSLY: The City of Vernon is advising drivers to be aware of road closures for the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The parade…
Mayor and Council for the City of Vernon along with City directors met for a Special Committee of the Whole on February 2, 2015, to begin the work of setting strategic priorities for the next four years in Vernon. Council evaluated and set priorities using SMART (specific, measurable, achievable,…
