Fire Smart Family Day Returns to West Kelowna

Have fun, meet West Kelowna Fire Rescue staff and firefighters and learn the best ways to be FireSmart all at one free, family event.

Join us at FireSmart Family Day, which returns Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall #31, 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.

Free family activities include:

Tips on preparing for and protecting your home from wildfires
Information on Emergency Preparedness and the FireSmart program, including grant funding available for West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation property owners who take eligible actions to make their properties more wildfire resilient
A chance to spray a firehose, check out the engines and equipment on display and meet Sparky the Fire Dog and local firefighters
Refreshments and hotdogs, while supplies last
A live auto-extrication demonstration by firefighters

Learn more about the FireSmart Program including the May 28 event, and the grant program for property owners at westkelownacity.ca/firesmart.

Thanks to the Province of BC for contributions through the Community Resiliency Investment Program.

Chute Lake road to Close Overnight for Paving

Beginning Monday July 4 until Wednesday July 5 Chute Lake Rd. between South Crest Dr. and Lark St. will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for road resurfacing.
Vernon RCMP Search for Missing Man

Clayton Digger Beaudry
BC Transit Superstars Across the Province

Recognition for people in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton.
Lytton Commemorates Wildfire Anniversary

Lytton residents commemorate the Lytton Creek Fire as they come together today to reconnect and support one another on the one-year anniversary of the devastating June 30, 2021 fire.
$40,000 Raised for Mental Health

When 23-year-old Sam Biffart decided to ride a bicycle from Victoria to the Alberta border to raise money for Third Space Charity and young adult mental health, he set an ambitious fundraising goal of $15,000.
Kelowna RCMP wants boaters on Okanagan Lake to stay safe during busy long weekend

Safety on the lake during the Canada Day long weekend is everyone’s responsibility and one of the RCMP’s top priority.
Volunteers needed for Community Safety Unit

The City of Vernon’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) is looking for new volunteers to join its team.
Tom Dyas Running for Mayor of Kelowna Again
Do not leave your pets in the car: Penticton RCMP

This time of year, the SPCA along with Police and Fire Departments receive numerous emergency calls reporting animals left unattended in hot cars.