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Regional district looking at rules for naming rights, donations
January 30, 2018 - 4:08 PM

PENTICTON - A policy up for discussion amongst regional directors could see regional district assets named after citizen sponsors.
Kelowna Police Sharing at Christmas
December 21, 2017 - 3:00 PM

Christmas is all about sharing and this year an abundance of toys and gift cards were donated to the Salvation Army to help support local families in need with their Sharing Christmas Program.
Family’s Naramata heritage reflected in PRH gift
December 21, 2017 - 11:21 AM

In Naramata, the June family’s orchard roots run deep.
Holiday Office Closures at City of West Kelowna
December 18, 2017 - 1:18 PM

Happy holidays from the City of West Kelowna.

Our administrative offices will be closed Christmas Day through New Year’s Day, but emergency and essential services will be provided during this time. Those offices that will be closed are:
City in action
December 15, 2017 - 10:07 AM

Glenmore Landfill fee changes in 2018
West Kelowna City Council meeting highlights
March 18, 2017 - 4:24 PM

Canada 150 Flags Presentation
Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas presented flags to be flown at city facilities in recognition of Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation, which will be officially celebrated July 1, 2017. City staff has also requested to use the Canada 150 logo for decorative banners on Boucherie Road Wine Trail and Westbank Centre.
Fire hazard debris burning in Black Mountain Regional Park
February 22, 2017 - 12:39 PM

With good air quality and venting conditions today, Feb. 22 the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that a controlled burn is underway in a portion of Black Mountain/sntsk‘il’nt?n Regional Park.
Regional Parks Fuel Modification Projects
February 10, 2017 - 4:59 PM

KELOWNA - Over the next several months, residents may notice two fuel modification projects underway in a couple of Regional Parks.

Contracted crews have started removing dead and hazardous trees, ladder fuels and are brushing vegetation and spacing trees on a five hectare portion of Black Mountain / sntsk‘il’nt?n Regional Park (sinch-KEEL-en-tin).
Kelowna Fire Department Christmas tree chipping for charity
January 03, 2017 - 1:04 PM

KELOWNA - Residents can take their Christmas trees to be chipped at Kelowna Fire Hall Station 1 and 4 on Jan. 7 and 8, with all proceeds going to charity.

“The Kelowna Fire Department is excited to host another year of Christmas tree chipping,” says Rick Euper, Kelowna Fire Inspector. “It’s a great, environmentally-friendly alternative to burning, and your donation goes to a great cause.
A guide to the holiday closures in the City of West Kelowna
December 21, 2016 - 9:46 AM

The City of West Kelowna wishes everyone happy holidays and reminds the public of the upcoming office closures and the services that will continue to be provided throughout the winter break.

City Hall will be closed from 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, through 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3. Administrative offices for Operations on Elliott Road, Utilities on Bartley Road and West Kelowna Fire Rescue at 2708 Ollala Road will also be closed.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjone

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The City of Kelowna was far ahead of the provincial government when it streamlined higher density housing in core areas almost two years ago. The city made it easier to redevelop existing properties to gain height or density without going t

FYI - For Your Information

Regional district looking at rules for naming rights, donations

Kelowna Police Sharing at Christmas

Family’s Naramata heritage reflected in PRH gift

Holiday Office Closures at City of West Kelowna

City in action

West Kelowna City Council meeting highlights

Fire hazard debris burning in Black Mountain Regional Park

Regional Parks Fuel Modification Projects

Kelowna Fire Department Christmas tree chipping for charity

A guide to the holiday closures in the City of West Kelowna

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