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Improvements to Becker Bike Park are now complete! The park will be open for residents and visitors to enjoy beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday August 2. The new park features include world-class paved pumptrack, (inclusive and suitable for small wheels such as skateboards, wheelchairs, scooters, and…

Inspector Blake MacLeod has been selected as the new Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Detachment. Blake began his career out of Depot at the City of Kelowna. A promotion to corporal took him to the Sea-to-Sky region as watch commander, plainclothes and detachment commander…

A temporary detour will be required for a portion of Tronson Road this week, while crews perform road work. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, Tronson Road will be closed to through traffic between Palmer Road and Scott Road. A detour will be in place via Scott Road and Palmer Road…

Being prepared now, will help during an emergency. As the wildfire situation continues to evolve across the province, the City is encouraging everyone in Vernon to take some time to consider whether they are informed and prepared to face an emergency, and if not, what simple steps could be taken…

The City of Vernon is sharing a mid-term update on the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan, showing the progress made in the first year. The plan sets clear priorities and focuses on five key areas: Livability, Vibrancy, Recreation, Parks and Natural Areas, Environmental Leadership, and Governance and…

The City of Vernon is committed to keeping residents and visitors informed during emergencies. Did you know that you can receive fast, reliable, and accurate emergency information from the City, directly to your preferred electronic device, with Alertable. Alertable is a digital alerting system…

The City of Vernon has a new way for you and the family to beat the heat this summer. Throughout July and August, Recreation Services will be scheduling public skating in the Priest Valley Arena. “We are excited to be able to offer public skating this summer, especially since it has been so hot…

The City of Vernon continues to enhance community safety and wildfire resiliency through proactive FireSmart™ initiatives. Starting as early as Monday, July 22, crews will begin the removal of hazardous landscaping and excess vegetation around City-owned infrastructure and adjacent to private…

The City of Vernon has developed an Age and Dementia Friendly Community Plan to ensure the needs of older adults, people living with dementia, and their care partners are understood and accommodated as our community grows. The Plan, endorsed by City Council on June 24, 2024, will be integrated into…

The newly constructed Lakeview Wading “Peanut” Pool and spray park are officially completed and open to the public. “Today is a significant milestone for our community and I am thrilled that the pool is open for all to enjoy,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “I know that Council and staff are excited to…