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Motorists traveling down Tronson Road will need to take a detour due to a sewer force main break earlier today (July 10). Residents and motorists may experience the following interruptions: Tronson Road is closed to traffic between the west access point of Scott Road and Lakeshore Road Single…
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(As of 2:30 a.m.) Emergency response continues to a large wildland fire along Highway 97 near Clerke Road, with a unified command from five regional fire departments, BC Wildfire Service, RCMP and BC Ambulance Service. A tactical evacuation has taken place for residences along Clerke Road. The…
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(As of 9:30 a.m.) Emergency response continues to a wildland fire along Highway 97 near Clerke Road. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is responding to the fire with approximately 25 personnel and three water tenders and is providing updates through its interactive wildfire map. As of the time of…
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The City would like to advise residents a partial road closure will be required for a portion of 39th Avenue next week, for the installation of utility services. Starting at 7:00 a.m. on July 13, 39th Avenue will be closed between Pleasant Valley Road and 19th Street. The work is expected to be…
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THE CITY OF VERNON hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, THE CITY OF VERNON has deposited with…
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This year, the City of Vernon is celebrating summer by bringing out the fire truck and you’re invited to join us for some water play fun! Pop-up spray parks will be happening throughout the summer at a variety of Vernon parks to help kids cool down in style. “If you pop on by, be sure to bring…
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UPDATE: The water main break at Weeks Road and Longacre Drive has been repaired and water service has been restored to area properties. The City appreciates everyone's patience while repairs were being made. ___________________________________________________________________________________…
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The City would like to advise residents that a partial road closure will be required for a portion of 27th Street next week, for the repair of a sanitary manhole. Starting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, the following traffic pattern changes will be in place:  •    Highway 6…
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Residents in the Greater Vernon area have another place to go for a cool dip as we continue to navigate hot and sunny weather in the North Okanagan. The Lakeview “Peanut” Pool and the Lavington Wading Pool are open for the season and Recreation Services is excited to invite folks in for a splash. “…
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The City of Vernon continues to closely monitor the extreme heat event in the North Okanagan and is working in close collaboration with community partners to provide access to water and cool indoor spaces for those who may be vulnerable to the impacts of the heat. Based on the seven-day forecast…