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City crews have completed repairs to the ice chiller at Kal Tire Place – South, and work is underway to install a new ice surface. The process to install the ice surface will require at least five days and involves adding logos, painting lines and slowly building up thin layers of ice over a period…

Work to repair the main ice chiller at Kal Tire Place - South is now underway. At approximately 9:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, the Kal Tire Place ammonia alarm was activated, prompting the automatic and immediate shutdown of the system. The safety system worked as designed, effectively isolating the…

Beginning March 15 through to October 15, residents are reminded that only fresh-cut floral arrangements in approved tribute holders may be placed on plots. Approved holders are available for purchase through the Cemetery Office, located at City Hall or free for use vases are available in the…

The City of Vernon’s annual spring chipping program is set to return, with crews collecting pruning material from residences between the end of March and mid-April. This curbside chipping service is funded by the Residential Organics and Yard Waste Collection charge that is found on your quarterly…

Please be advised that Kal Tire South will be temporarily closed Sunday (today) and Monday to allow for repairs to the main ice chiller.  As City crews repair the chiller, the ice surface will start to thaw. Ice use will not be available until after the chiller has been repaired.  Kal Tire North…

Construction will begin on the Becker Bike Park Phase 2 project as early as Monday, March 11, 2024. To allow for the construction of new park amenities, phase 2 will begin with the clearing and removal trees and shrubbery as well as earthworks. The project is anticipated to continue until summer…

A major reconstruction project on 32nd Avenue is scheduled to begin next week, between 20th and 18th Street. The work includes the replacement of aging infrastructure such as water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer utility lines, and road and sidewalk pavement. Construction will begin as soon…

Motorists are advised that a portion of Commonage Road will be closed next week while crews repair a section of spray irrigation pipe.   Starting as early as Monday, March 11, Commonage Road will be closed in the 500 Block, adjacent to Roses Pond. Access will be limited to local traffic only while…

On behalf of Vernon City Council and the entire community of Vernon, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. His passing marks the loss of a distinguished statesman whose contributions to Canada will be remembered for generations to come. Mr.…

Pursuant to Section 6 of the City of Vernon Traffic Bylaw #5600, notice is hereby given that load restrictions are in effect on all roadways within Vernon’s municipal boundaries.  All roads will be limited to legal axle loading 70%. Overweight permits will not be granted. All term overweight…