News

In response to the October 14 letter to the editor of Castanet titled “No more blank cheques”, this letter is to provide your readers with the accurate information to be properly informed about the Fire Hall Referendum in the District of Lake Country.
What is correct is there is a referendum question on the municipal election ballot to approve the borrowing of up to $6.6 million to fund the construction of a new fire hall and if approved by the electorate will...
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The Lake Country Pubic Art Commission is inviting Lake Country artists to submit images for the 2018 municipal greeting cards.
Christmas Cards
Each year, Christmas cards are sent by the Lake Country Mayor and staff to various other municipalities and other correspondents.  We are searching for an image that could be used to create the Christmas cards.
Images can be from any art form: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, or other, and can from any art...
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The Council of the District of Lake Country will be considering adoption of Tax Exemption Bylaw 1069, 2018 for a five-year term. The tax exemption applies to the taxation period commencing in 2019, beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2023. The meeting of Council is to be held October 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, Lake Country Municipal Hall. For more information please contact Richard Wagner, CPA, CMA, Financial Analyst 250-766-5650 (x201).
Pursuant...
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Future generations will enjoy the connections forged by the partner jurisdictions of the Okanagan Rail Trail. Today, September 27, the District of Lake Country, City of Kelowna, Okanagan Indian Band and Regional District of the North Okanagan cut the ribbon to officially open the trail.
“The trail will provide an alternative multimodal transportation system, improving the livability of our communities and supporting a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Mayor Baker,...
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Council has been asked to approve a Temporary Permit to allow for Outdoor Storage of machinery and equipment relating to the landscaping and snow removal business.  The applicant has requested that the Outdoor Storage take place on a portion of the property that would utilize 3000 sq. ft. of area.
A Temporary Permit may be used for a maximum period of three years, and may be renewed once.  After that time they may reapply for a new Temporary Permit.  Council...
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