VERNON – A series of ecosystem restoration burns is being planned for the Satellite Hill and South Fork areas east of Vernon. These prescribed fires will occur in several phases and may start as early as March 10, 2015, and continue until the end of March, weather conditions permitting.
These…
Greater Vernon Water (GVW) would like to inform customers that the Kalamalka Lake water source has been turned back on as of Monday, March 9, 2015. Testing has shown that the water quality has returned to safe parameters. Customers on the Kalamalka Lake supply may notice a change in water quality…
Mayor Akbal Mund recognized Vernon’s Jim Cotter and his rink for their performance at the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary.
“I would like to congratulate the Jim Cotter foursome—Rick Sawatsky lead, Tyrel Griffith second, Ryan Kuhn third, alternate Grant Olsen, and coach Pat Ryan—on their…
Mayor Akbal Mund commended several Vernon residents on their performances at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, held in Prince George, B.C.
“I would like to congratulate all our athletes from Vernon who competed in the 2015 Canada Winter Games,” said Mayor Mund. “Special congratulations to Elena Gaskell…
Request to fill nine (9) positions
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill nine (9) positions on the Tourism Advisory Committee:
Two (2) positions for ‘Accommodation over 80 Rooms’ Sector
Two (2) positions for ‘Accommodation under 80 Rooms’ Sector
One (1) position…
Request to fill ten (10) positions
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon is seeking to fill ten (10) positions on the Economic Development Advisory Committee from any of the following sectors:
Agriculture
Community at Large
Education
Finance and Business Services
Forestry and…
The City of Vernon has moved forward with the next phase of flood protection works in Marshall Field, with work beginning this week. Work under this phase will be completed by contractor R355 Enterprises, and includes restoration and landscaping of works completed in late 2014, as well as the…
Residents of Vernon are being urged to find out about the latest scams in the region in order to protect themselves from fraud. Scams can come in the form of a telephone call, an email or a knock on the door.
In the last few weeks, several residents have reported a lottery prize scam with the offer…
City of Vernon crews and contract forces have started the spring sweeping and flushing program.
High-volume roads that generate excessive dust will be completed first. The remaining residential areas will be completed as soon as the road edges are clear of snow. The spring sweeping program will…
On February 25, City of Vernon’s mayor and staff took a stand against bullying for Pink Shirt Day. For more information on anti-bullying, Pink Shirt Day, and ways you can stand up to bullying, please visit www.pinkshirtday.ca.
