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City of Vernon Property Tax Notices were put in the mail on May 26, which means property owners should have received their Notice recently. If you have opted for e-billing, please check your email inbox for your Notice. Property taxes and Home Owner Grant (HOG) applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on…
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Due to the current weather, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily, effective immediately. The closure includes all sports play and public activities in the following locations: DND Park Grahame Park Lakeview Park Marshall Fields Park Polson Park…
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Creek levels continue to fluctuate throughout the North Okanagan as snow melts during freshet and we experience rainfall across the region. City crews are closely monitoring public infrastructure and water levels along the three major creeks within Vernon’s municipal boundary (Upper BX, Lower BX,…
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a major structure fire in a residential area early Wednesday morning (June 8). At approximately 12:45 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of fire in the 7200-block of Longacre Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a motorhome was…
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The City of Vernon and Boys & Girls Club Okanagan (BGC Okanagan) are pleased to announce an Operating Agreement has been signed for two new child care facilities in Vernon.  The facilities, which are under construction at the south end of the Recreation Complex and adjacent to Lakers…
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A major reconstruction project will be getting underway later this month in the City’s downtown core. The 31st Avenue Reconstruction project (between 29th Street and 30th Street) is scheduled to begin as early as June 20. The project will include the replacement of aging infrastructure such as…
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Due to wet, unplayable conditions, City-owned grass sports fields and baseball diamonds are closed today (Friday, June 3). The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following fields: DND grounds baseball diamonds Grahame Park Lakeview Park Marshall soccer fields and…
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Greater Vernon Recreation Services is hoping to inspire residents to spring into action and try their hand at a new sport or physical activity this month for just a couple of bucks. Between now and June 30, Recreation Services is offering TRY IT activity sessions as part of a nationwide…
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Vernon firefighters responded to a wildland fire late Thursday night, in a ravine near Pottery Road. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to a report of fire in the 1800-block of Pottery Road. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed the fire was in an area of…
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Spring freshet is underway in the North Okanagan. Snow continues to melt in higher elevations and creek levels are fluctuating from increased water flow and periods of rain. City crews continue to monitor public infrastructure and water levels along the three major creeks within Vernon’s municipal…