District Of Lake Country

• District of Lake Country issues boil-water notice

  “The District of Lake Country and Interior Health recommend that all customers in the affected area drink boiled water or a safe alternative,” reads the warning.

  Health

  Mar 12
  
• Kelowna issues public reminder about controlled burns, smoke

  For the next few weeks, officials are asking citizens to not call 911 if they see smoke rising from local hills, saying it likely comes from a burn pile.

  Canada

  Feb 14
  
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• Help sought in finding 45 signs removed from Central Okanagan park

  “The signs are important to make sure anyone new to the area and sport knows where the trails are that relate to their ability,” said Lake Country Riders president Rich Deans.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
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• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation order downgraded to alert for part of Lake Country

  Properties under evacuation alert now include homes along parts of Bond Road, Camp Road and Davidson Road plus others like Cemetery Road.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
• Boil water notice issued for Carr’s Landing area in Lake Country

  A boil-water advisory for Carr’s Landing, B.C., says water for drinking, washing produce, making infant formula and for brushing teeth should be boiled for at least one minute.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2023
• District of Lake Country residents facing 17% property tax increase

  With the community having surpassed 15,000 residents, its police cost-sharing ratio has increased to 90 per cent from 70 per cent.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2023
• Lake Country set to pay off Kelowna debt for rail trail

  The railway ceased operation in 2013, and CN sold it to local governments for $22 million in 2015.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2022
• Warning signs posted of algae bloom in Wood Lake, B.C.

  The public notices say lake users should not make contact with the algae bloom, but, if they do, to rise your body with clean water. Swimming is also discouraged.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2022
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• Winfield Bakery suffers ‘catastrophic damage’ in Thursday fire

  The fire is under investigation but nothing suspicious has been seen. Fire crews will be there throughout Friday for further assessment. 

  Fire

  Mar 11, 2022
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• Parking lot dispute between District of Lake Country, Winfield Memorial Hall

  A spokesperson for Winfield Memorial Hall says the non-profit society owes $15K in property taxes after having its tax-exemption status removed.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2021