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The City of Vernon is continuing its process of formally reviewing the policy for setting user fees and charges for Recreation and Parks facilities, programs, and services. The review, which has been led by an independent third-party consulting group, is taking place based on a key recommendation…
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The City of Vernon is encouraging all residents, businesses and visitors to take care of themselves as we experience higher temperatures over the next while. Yesterday, Environment Canada issued a Heat Warning for the Okanagan Valley, including Vernon. Over the next several days, Environment Canada…
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As the North Okanagan region experiences temperatures in the low- to mid-30 degrees Celsius range for the next few days, the City is reminding residents and visitors of places they can go to escape the heat, cool down, and stay hydrated. A number of public facilities are open for use and publicly…
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) quickly contained a grass fire along Commonage Road Sunday evening. At approximately 6:00 p.m., VFRS received a report of a wildland fire in the 400-block of Commonage Road, near MacKay Reservoir, between Predator Ridge and the Bailey Rd turnoff. Upon arrival,…
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The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the boat launch at 8130 Tronson Road was replaced this spring and is open for boaters’ use. The previous boat launch was in disrepair and required replacement. The new boat launch includes heavier concrete slabs and erosion protection to help ensure the…
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Residents of South Vernon have been notified of an upcoming road rehabilitation project that is scheduled to take place in their neighbourhoods later this month. The work will begin near the end of July, and will take approximately one week to complete. Contractors working for the City of Vernon…
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was pleased to introduce some of its newest firefighters to residents of the Predator Ridge community yesterday. During an open house at Fire Station 3 that was hosted for nearby residents, a group of 10 new auxiliary firefighters were introduced, who recently…
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As we get further into the summer season, the North Okanagan is experiencing sustained hot temperatures and very dry conditions, and Environment Canada is forecasting possible thunderstorms for today and tomorrow. Already this year, fire departments across the North Okanagan have responded to…
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(As of 3:15 p.m.) For all further updates on this fire, please visit the BC Wildfire Service interactive map.  (As of 2:20 p.m.) Firefighters on scene of a wildfire in Ellison Provincial Park have reported the fire is being held and crews are establishing a fire guard on the perimeter of the…
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Partial closure of 32nd Avenue to begin next week for major reconstruction project A major reconstruction project on 32nd Avenue is scheduled to begin next week, between Pleasant Valley Road and 20th Street. The work includes replacement of road, sidewalk, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary…