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The City of Vernon continues to collaborate with residents to reduce wildfire risks in our community. A community-led FireSmart™ project is underway with the Spruce Landing strata, Vernon FireSmart program, and Ryder Ventures. This initiative focuses on removing fire fuels from private land…
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Motorists travelling along 30th Avenue next week may encounter minor delays as crews complete scheduled paving work. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, traffic at the 30th Avenue and 38th Street intersection will be reduced to a single alternating lane. The work is expected to…
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The following information has been provided by the City of Kelowna Starting today, randomly selected households throughout the Central Okanagan and Vernon will receive a letter inviting them to participate in the 2024 Okanagan Travel Survey between Oct. 7 and early November. Anyone who receives a…
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The Regional District of North Okanagan will be conducting drilling work on the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre site located at the 31st Ave downtown parking lot between October 7 - 9. Residents and visitors are advised that approximately twelve (12) stalls will be unavailable for use during this…
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The City of Vernon is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 intake of the Council Discretionary Grant program. These grants are available to non-profit organizations and registered societies that contribute to the general interest and quality of life for Vernon residents. The fall…
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Vernon firefighters responded to an early-morning structure fire in East Vernon on Saturday. At approximately 4:45 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) was dispatched to the 2000 block of 42nd Avenue following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fully involved house…
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The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) flag now flies above Vernon City Hall along with the flags of Canada, British Columbia and the City of Vernon following an official flag-raising ceremony this afternoon (September 26). “This flag-raising represents an acknowledgement to all OKIB members and residents…
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The new playground structure at the DND Grounds is now open and safe for families to use. However, crews still have significant work to complete around the site, which may result in temporary closures of the playground from now until the end of October. During this time, crews will be operating…
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Motorists travelling along 39th Avenue and 33rd Street next week may experience minor travel delays, while crews repair utility services. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, the westbound lanes of 39th Avenue between 33rd Street and Highway 97 will be closed to through…
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Update as of September 25 at 3:30 p.m. Construction timelines for work along 43rd Avenue have been adjusted.  Starting as early as 6:00 a.m., Thursday, September 26, westbound lanes of 43rd Avenue will be closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained along 43rd Avenue using the eastbound lanes. …