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In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Vernon is proud to launch the Trees for Tomorrow program—a community initiative that encourages residents to grow a greener future by planting trees on their own properties. Starting today, Vernon residents can pick up a $75 tree voucher to use toward the…
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Starting Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., temporary traffic interruptions will begin at the intersection of Alexis Park Drive and Gateby Place to accommodate construction of a watermain as part of the ongoing larger 32 Avenue and 38 Street upgrades. Construction will occur from 7:00 a.m. to 5…
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Starting Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., construction of the new roundabout at Silver Star Road and Phoenix Drive will begin. Road closures will go into effect on April 23 and residents who typically use Phoenix Drive will be detoured through Foothills Drive. Construction hours are 7:00 a.m…
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Active Living Centre construction updateCouncil received a quarterly update on the construction of the Active Living Centre (ALC). The project remains within budget and on track to open to the public in fall 2026. The City is actively exploring mitigation strategies in response to potential tariff…
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The City of Vernon’s RV sani-dump station, located at 6401 Tronson Road near the Vernon Regional Airport is now open.The site features four waste dumping stations and water filling points, with space to accommodate up to 14 recreational vehicles at a time. Please note that the water filling…
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Residents and visitors are advised of upcoming laneway closures that may affect access and travel through downtown Vernon next week. Starting as early as 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, laneways east of 30th Street, between 28th and 29th Avenue, will be fully closed for underground utility work.…
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From March 25 to 28, Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) successfully hosted wildland fire training for firefighters from across the Interior. The program, which blended classroom instruction with realistic fire response scenarios, focused on enhancing firefighters’ skills to manage wildland fires,…
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The Vernon Aquatic Centre and the Fitness Gym will be temporarily closed for spring maintenance between Monday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 2. The facility is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 a.m. This short-term closure allows staff to complete necessary upkeep and repairs to…
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The City of Vernon is committed to keeping the community informed. After each Council Meeting, the City of Vernon will provide a concise summary of key discussions, decisions, and actions. This initiative makes it easier for residents to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at City Hall. To stay…
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Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Volunteering with the City of Vernon is a great opportunity to get involved. Applications are now being received for various Council Committees. The role of the committees is to inform and advise Council on issues related to their specific…