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West Kelowna council meeting highlights
January 27, 2017 - 12:41 PM

West Kelowna Council’s meetings January 24, 2017.
Spallumcheen considering road development cost charges
October 14, 2016 - 11:18 AM

SPALLUMCHEEN - The Township of Spallumcheen is currently considering the implementation of Road Development Cost Charges. The Township does not currently have a DCC program in place and the proposed DCCs would be used to help fund road upgrade projects in the municipality.
Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014
April 02, 2014 - 2:54 PM

Regional District North Okanagan
Available funds: $57,000 Total Requested: $45,700 Recommended Funding: $45,700

Project Title:
North Kalamalka Lake Intake Protection Zone Storm Water Reclamation Project
Organization:
Greater Vernon Water
Project Goals:
Kalamalka Lake is a major domestic water source for Greater Vernon, providing about 40% of water to customers.
Highlights of the Inaugural and Regular Regional Board Meetings – December 9, 2013
December 10, 2013 - 2:48 PM

No Dog License Fine - Increasing Jan. 1

The Regional Board has adopted bylaw changes that will see a substantial increase in the fine for the owner of an unlicensed dog. Starting January 1, any unlicensed dog will be subject to a $300 fine. The current fine is $100.
West Kelowna council highlights: November 12
November 13, 2013 - 1:18 PM

Water Master Plan Steering Committee
The Draft Water Master Plan Public Outreach Steering Committee presented its findings and recommendations to Council. The committee, struck on May 29, was made up of six members of the community with experience or an interest in water service.
West Kelowna council meeting July 23, 2013
July 24, 2013 - 4:16 PM

Water Master Plan
Council received a status update on the developing Water Master Plan from Michael Trickey, a consultant with Strategic Infrastructure Management Inc. The Plan will guide the operations, maintenance, upgrading and expansion of the municipality’s five water systems under one authority.
West Kelowna Council: May 21, 2013
May 22, 2013 - 3:16 PM

Couplet Realignment
West Kelowna council highlights May 14, 2013
May 17, 2013 - 12:29 PM

2012 Audited Financial Statements
Council accepted the 2012 Audited Financial Statements for the District of West Kelowna from auditor Grant Thornton.

RapidBus Project Update
Council received an update from BC Transit representatives regarding the construction of two RapidBus transit exchanges in West Kelowna and the launch of the RapidBus service. Council supported BC Transit in issuing the tender for construction of the Westbank Centre and Boucherie Mountain exchanges.
West Kelowna wants committee members
May 16, 2013 - 2:33 PM

West Kelowna Council is seeking members to join a Public Outreach Steering Committee to act as a review panel and sounding board to advise District staff and its consultant on the draft Water Master Plan.

The Committee will consist of five to seven members of the West Kelowna community with a strong interest in the District’s Water Master Plan.
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