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Due to the heavy snowpack and late spring warming, some degree of flooding on Middle Vernon Creek, Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake is likely. Okanagan Lake is considered to be at low risk for flooding. Officials continue to monitor the levels and flows of area creeks, streams and lakes .
 
As a proactive measure, sandbagging stations have been set up at Beasley Park parking lot (3450 Woodsdale Rd) and Oyama isthmus (across from Oyama Fire Hall) – bring your...
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Why a “Special Council Meeting?”
Guidelines for Local Governments Operating under Emergency Program Act, Ministerial Order M083   was issued on March 26 th by the Province of BC. Local governments need to be able to function and make necessary decisions to ensure the community is working for people. The order was made recognizing that the current COVID-19 pandemic means that local governments needed more flexibility in some procedures so that they could...
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April 3, 2020 Campfire Ban across the Central Okanagan
Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. 
The ban will remain in effect until further notice to support COVID-19 health efforts by reducing potential air pollution.
This follows last week’s decision from BC Environment and health officials to suspend open burning until at least April 15 in High Sensitivity...
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April 1, 2020
Dear Citizens of Lake Country,
RE:        District Response to COVID-19
There is a lot of uncertainty right now and everyone is feeling the anxiety and stress. Council and staff want to ensure community members are staying informed and have the knowledge they need to get through these challenging times.
The District of Lake Country is doing its part in supporting the citizens of our community. A local government’s...
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Effective today (March 26) and until April 15, open burning is no longer permitted in the Central Okanagan. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with provincial public health partners has issued an open burning restriction for all High Sensitivity Zones across the province, which includes the Central Okanagan.
The restriction applies to all areas within the City of West Kelowna, City of Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, District of Peachland,...
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