Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that the use of consumer fireworks and sky lanterns is not permitted within the City of Vernon boundaries.
“Each year, we receive calls regarding fireworks being discharged on Halloween,” said Fire Chief David Lind. “Fireworks cause thousands of…
Work continues on Pottery Road and 18th Street as crews repair damage that was caused by a water main break earlier this month. Water service was restored to all impacted customers on the same day as the main break; however, the necessary road repairs have taken more time to complete.
Paving and…
As local kids put the finishing touches on their Halloween costume masterpieces, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is offering tips to keep safety top of mind.
“The number one thing to remember: be visible,” said Fire Chief David Lind. “Now that the sun is setting earlier, it’s important that kids…
A detour will be required for a portion of Silver Star Road this week while crews complete upgrades to water infrastructure in the area.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, traffic in the westbound lane of Silver Star Road will be detoured along Cunningham Road and MacDonald Road. The…
A laneway between Mission Road and 35th Street will be closed for several days while crews complete upgrades to sanitary infrastructure in the area. The lane is located behind homes in the 3400-blocks of 20th and 21st Avenues.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, the laneway will be…
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) is offering a reminder of the open burning rules within the City of Vernon as we get further into Fall and land owners may be considering cleaning up their properties.
Generally, open air burning is prohibited within the City of Vernon; however, in some…
The City of Vernon would like to advise residents near the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) that increased odours may be noticeable in the area this week as crews begin scheduled maintenance on the facility.
Starting as early as Thursday (October 20), crews will begin maintenance work on…
The City of Vernon’s temporary RV sani-dump station will close for the season on Monday, October 24.
The station is located at 3501 43rd Avenue, behind Kal Tire Place on the former Kin Race Track lands.
For those who need to access the station before next week, they’re reminded it includes two…
The City of Vernon is preparing to take the next steps in the development of the Active Living Centre – a new multi-use indoor recreation facility – after electors voted in favour of a borrowing referendum on Saturday, October 15.
More than 8400 votes were cast in the referendum, with 5121 votes (…
A final determination of Vernon’s 2022 General Local Election was conducted on October 17, 2022, which confirmed the preliminary results reported on election night.
Victor Cumming is the Mayor of the City of Vernon for a second term. Mayor Cumming will be joined on Council by Councillors Kelly Fehr…
