Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was called to a structure fire in a residential area late Tuesday night (October 19).
At approximately 11:45 p.m., firefighters received reports that smoke could be seen coming from a mobile home in the 6900-block of Okanagan Landing Road, just a few blocks east…
Temporary closure for portion of Tronson Road next week
The City would like to advise motorists that a portion of Tronson Road will be closed to through traffic next week while crews excavate and locate existing underground utilities in the area.
Starting Monday, October 25, Tronson Road will be…
The City of Vernon supports the enhancement and preservation of a positive quality of life for all its residents. One means of achieving this goal is through the provision of grants to organizations that contribute to the general interest and advantage of the City.
The City is accepting…
The City of Vernon’s temporary RV sani-dump station will close for the season on Wednesday, October 20.
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 would like to advise the public that access to the Recreation Complex will be changed slightly for the construction of a new facility on the south end of the property.
The drive way on 35th Avenue (near 33rd Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic as of Friday, October 15, for…
Quick action by a resident with a fire extinguisher helped prevent major damage to their home during a deck fire Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 12, Vernon firefighters were dispatched to a report of a deck fire in the 6400-block of Agassiz Road. Upon arrival, firefighters…
A major reconstruction project continues on 31st Street. The work includes replacement of road, sidewalk, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewers. Improved streetlighting, safety improvements at the rail crossing, and new sidewalk, are also part of the planned upgrades.
Starting Monday (…
The City would like to advise motorists that single lane alternating traffic will be in place at two locations on Bella Vista Road this week. The temporary traffic changes are required while crews locate existing utilities at Crosby Road and Appaloosa Way, and will happen at various times…
In recognition of his many contributions to his community, Vernon City Council will honour Mr. Kenneth Holland, General Manager, Edmonton Oilers, with the Freedom of the City Award.
A special ceremony is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Vernon Council Chambers…
The household organics bin that was at the south end of the Recreation Centre has been moved. The new location is at the Curling Rink parking lot, accessed off 39th Avenue. It is in the parking spaces adjacent to the street and farthest from Becker Park. The relocation of the bin is due to…
