West Kelowna fire crews responded to a fire that broke out early Monday morning along Highway 97 near the intersection of Grizzly Road The photo shows the fire climbing the tree and multiple bushes catching fire around it Brolund says investigators have not determined what started the fire but that it was likely human-caused "We appreciate the quick notification from the public which allowed us to knock this down while still small," Brolund says No one was injured in Sunday morning's fire at Fintry Provincial Park although the travel trailer that burned was completely destroyed North Westside Fire Rescue responded to the fire on Fintry Delta Road at about 5:30 a.m. and crews arrived to find a "fully involved" travel trailer according to NWFR chief Ross Kotscherofski "Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly but the RV was a total loss," Kotscherofski said The cause of the fire remains under investigation An RV went up in flames in Fintry Provincial Park Sunday morning Large flames and black smoke were visible in the park Some people in the area reported hearing a loud explosion during the fire likely due to a propane tank catching fire The cause of the fire is not known at this time The RV fire comes after another large mobile home fire near Oyama early Saturday morning A wildfire was discovered late Sunday in an area along Bear Lake Main Road The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is located just north of Lambly Lake and is being held It is 0.2 hectares and it is believed to be human-caused Another spot fire was reported on the other side of Okanagan Lake near Bertram Creek Regional Park on Thursday It was also human-caused and was brought under control quickly including eight in the Kamloops Fire Centre All the fires in the Kamloops zone are either under control or being held The bulk of this year’s fires have been in the Prince George Fire Centre Residents of a Westside mobile home park say they have been questioned by police about a sudden death in their community People who live in Westview Village mobile home park along Highway 97 report seeing several RCMP vehicles near a home in the park since early Saturday One woman says she saw someone wearing a jacket with CORONER written on the back Another neighbour says police have been going door to door asking for CCTV footage dating back to April 18 Investigators asked about any possible altercation in the area or anything suspicious and an RCMP officer confirmed to them that there had been a death The resident noted that the serious crime unit was on the scene for hours on Sunday Castanet has contacted the RCMP to request more details West Kelowna RCMP were called to what witnesses described as a “violent” altercation at a home on a vineyard property Thursday night The incident at the property at Reece and Elliott roads occurred about 8:30 p.m Witnesses described seeing one man swinging a long stick or a bat while another was threatened with a machete Brendan Dolan confirmed a disturbance did take place at the property “There were some weapons like a long piece of wood that was just swung around,” Dolan tells Castanet “The machete you referred to was just brandished but was never used during the attack or assault “All parties are uncooperative at this point so there are no real investigative leads to follow at this point.” Dolan says that could change if victims choose to re-engage police He says there were no reports of injuries and no one was taken to hospital According to Dolan it appears two groups of two were involved in the incident Dolan did say police have attended the property previously but was not aware of the circumstances Development company, Mgmt., and Ace Project Marketing Group were excited to recently celebrate a groundbreaking event at Rosevale Estates in West Kelowna a stunning location offering truly spectacular views across Okanagan Lake to downtown Kelowna Offering “Legacy Lakeview Living” Rosevale Estates will be the first phase of an elevated Located just eight minutes from downtown Kelowna and moments away from West Kelowna’s town centre the master planned community will offer a lakeview retreat with urban conveniences and endless recreational options within easy reach Rosevale Estates is the first expansion project in Kelowna for Mgmt. which has a combined 50-year track record of success in construction and real estate with a strong reputation built on its commitment to delivering high-quality value-centric projects that benefit both residents and local communities The first phase is a collection of 15 prime lake view full-ownership homesites and the community has partnered with preferred builders to allow homeowners to easily and quickly see their vision of a dream home come to life “The response to Rosevale Estates has already been incredible," says Chad MacTavish “People love that this community offers really beautiful and peaceful Okanagan living but with downtown Kelowna just a few minutes away It’s the best of both worlds.” six of the 15 homesites available in the first phase at Rosevale Estates have already been claimed by future homeowners For more information on Rosevale Estates, the community features,and available homesites, visit its website here. This article is written by or on behalf of the sponsoring client and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet What neighbours have described as a known problem house in West Kelowna has been the focus of significant police attention Emergency Response Team vehicles have been positioned outside of a house on Drought Road in Westbank since shortly after 10 a.m Area resident Judy Smith said she saw police officers as well as RCMP dogs on the scene early in the day At one point she saw them deploy a drone and enter a home in full tactical gear “They also had one guy down and took him into a vehicle in handcuffs,” she said What brought the police to the neighbourhood Friday isn’t clear but the home is known to be a cause of some concern to neighbours Police confirmed that West Kelowna RCMP and the Southeast District Emergency Response Team are currently on the scene in the 2400 block of Drought Road to execute a search warrant "There is no danger to public safety," RCMP said "Due to the nature of the search warrant no other details will be released at this time." The RV fire comes after another large mobile home fire near Oyama early Saturday morning A group of residents in Upper Fintry have started a petition to get their roads paved The community was developed in the 60s but the roads in the area were never paved and over the years residents have had to live with dusty roads and potholes Upper Fintry residents living on Dunwaters Drive and Gray Street say they are developing health issues because of the poor road conditions and the dust Eric Chopin and his wife live on Dunwaters Drive have been lobbying the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and the Regional District of Central Okanagan to make changes to no avail for months now "Many of the neighbours have breathing conditions which include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma my wife being one of the affected," Chopin said He says the provincial government has been pretty clear with him they have no intention of paving the roads in the area the community has sent the ministry a petition signed by 62 residents "The current state of these roads is unsustainable and the number of potholes has become absurd — driving here often feels like a slalom course just to avoid damage to vehicles It’s not just frustrating — it’s unsafe," the petition said Chopin says residents were told if they want the area paved they should pay for it themselves Castanet reached out to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and were given the same information there are no plans to upgrade existing gravel roads to hard surfacing," the ministry said in an email "Ministry staff are working closely with local maintenance contractor to identify and prioritize opportunities for future improvements within the subdivision such as drainage and surface gravelling." Some residents have been trying to have the road situation addressed for years now say they don't know what to do next "Our community believes the situation has reached a point where grading and dust suppression are no longer sufficient and that permanent paving is necessary for safety and environmental sustainability," said Andrew Dyczkowski Upper Fintry resident Troy Van Dyk says he has worked in road construction for years so he says he knows what he's talking about when he says the paving would cost $1M Sign In Subscribe Now The City of West Kelowna is eager to get residents outside with Peruse the Parks and a month-long scavenger hunt.  From May 1 to 31, residents can download a scorecard off the city website and search for hidden symbols at the parks listed.  Once the scorecard is complete it can be dropped off a the Recreation and Culture Office on Cameron Road or emailed to recreation@westkelownacity.ca.  Submitted cards will be entered into a draw for various prizes.  Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines West Kelowna's Two Eagles Golf Course is asking those involved in a viral fight video that unfolded on its property to acknowledge the damage done, engage in a restitution process and commit to a culture of respect The fight between two groups of golfers was captured on April 14 and was subsequently posted to the social media site Reddit by user u/meme_machine Two Eagles Golf Course Director of Operations Richard Sykes confirmed that police were called to the course at approximately 6:45 p.m. and told Capital News that no staff were involved in the incident.  The police have stated that all persons involved have been identified and an investigation is ongoing.  Two Eagles Golf Course and Academy has released a statement calling for inclusion Excerpt of the Two Eagles Golf Course and Academy Statement In acknowledgement of the videos and comments in the news today we are deeply concerned and hope that this behaviour will not leave any lasting negative impression on our community and today’s youth We will hold all parties responsible in the desecration of our beautiful golf course and we formally request the parties involved acknowledge the damage done to each other and we will be actively engaging in a restitution process.  Restitution may be in the form of a donation to an inclusive sport program such as BC Golf’s Junior program or more generally Canadian Tire’s Every Kid Sports  Another example is taking the Respect in Sport course through the Activity Leaders Program or the Canadian Coaching Program This is the first incident of it’s kind in 20 years and will be dealt with the utmost severity and we will be requesting a full report from the RCMP To read the statement in its entirety visit www.twoeaglesgolf.com or Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy on Facebook. Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Visit the various parks from May 1 - 31 and track down those hidden symbols *Please note: You do not need to find every symbol to enter the draw Join us for a two-day celebration of local artistry Cast your vote in the People’s Choice contest The City takes part in several annual community cultural events that are endorsed by Council or organized in collaboration with other groups please note that this webpage is specifically focused on City-hosted events Check our online calendar in June each year © 2024 The City of West Kelowna, 3731 Old Okanagan Highway,  West Kelowna, BC, V4T 0G7 Email us | Phone: 778-797-1000 It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser parts of the site may not function properly for you We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience The City of West Kelowna has apologized for the short notice given to resident regarding debt repayment for the Rose Valley water project “We apologize and recognize that we should have sent out information earlier in the year,” a statement from the city reads A letter was sent to all property owners within the Rose Valley Water Local Area Service – those that receive service from the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and connecting transmission mains project Residents were given two options for repayment. One was to have the amount added to their annual property tax bill starting in 2026 Residents choosing that option don’t need to do anything as the cost will be added automatically.  The second option the cost in one lump sum of $2,750 before the May 31 deadline That short deadline was addressed in the city’s statement “The letter was mailed April 25 to meet legislative processes and final deadlines for borrowing we acknowledge that we could have juggled some things to try to send the letters sooner.”  The full statement, including questions and answers, is available on the city’s website Residents can also email the ub.finance@westkelownacity.ca or call us at 778-797-8850 and leave a message The City of West Kelowna is finalizing its long-term borrowing plans for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and Transmission Mains Project.  Now that the project has been completed on budget at $75 million property owners in the Rose Valley Water Local Area Service are being notified about how to pay their share of the costs Property owners in the service area will be receiving a letter shortly explaining the repayment options customers’ share of the project debt will automatically be added to their annual property tax bill starting in 2026 based on the current interest rate of 4.02 per cent.  This is slightly higher than the $150 figure noted in 2020 which was based on a lower interest rate of 0.91 per cent The final yearly amount will depend on the interest rate at the time of borrowing and how many property owners choose this option The second option is to prepay the share of the cost in one lump sum of $2,750 Payments must be made to city hall (3731 Old Okanagan Highway) before the May 31 deadline because the city must finalize borrowing arrangements with the Regional District Central Okanagan and incorporate everything into the 2026 municipal budget and online payments through financial institutions are not available for this specific one-time payment The prepayment amount of $2,750 is lower than the $2,815 figure shared in the 2020 notice as there are now more properties in the service area Questions can be directed to ub.finance@westkelownacity.ca or by calling 778-797-8850 and leaving a message staff will return calls as quickly as possible and receive top headlines in your inbox Monday to Saturday A clumsily worded explanation about a fee hike sent to West Kelowna residents has caused the city’s water woes to again boil over and prompted a mea culpa from municipal officials “We apologize to the users that got that letter the chief administrative officer for West Kelowna Bowles explained city staff have been fielding numerous calls about the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant repayment plan and pointed out a few lines from the letter may have misled people The letter that landed in mailboxes last week The debt repayment will be added to your property tax bill as a parcel tax starting in 2026 The amount will be approximately $181 per year for 25 years,” the notice read “Option 2: You can prepay your debt portion by submitting a payment in person to City Hall on or before May 31 Residents reliant on the new water plant already pay $150 a year and Bowles said people interpreted it to mean that there was an additional $181 added to their bills they had to hand over $2,750 before May 31 “We went back and looked at the letter we sent the residents it was a miscommunication or misstep on behalf of the City of West Kelowna,” Bowles said “We were basically notifying residents that there will be a $31 additional charge (per year) on their utility bills.” Bowles said the reason for the extra $31 a year is that while city savings federal and provincial grant money have been applied to the bill “We always planned to borrow those funds,” he said When financing was first laid out the interest rates were considerably lower It’s since gone up to more than four per cent The charge people have been paying is $150 a year per household With the borrowing process now underway the new figure is $181 to pay off the whole household amount in one shot the $37.50 will be removed from your quarterly utility bill and you will not see a parcel tax on your property tax bill in 2026 or beyond for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and connecting transmission mains project “We don't expect people to pay for the water treatment plant out of their own pocket … we're giving them the option to pay us cash and save yourself some money down the road,” he said While there are explanations for what's transpired An online petition calls for the city to rescind the "unfair payment." Our city expects its citizens to shoulder a debt that was not of our making negatively impacting our financial stability and peace of mind," the petition reads The water plant has been a source of controversy since it open After the McDougall Creek wildfire scorched the area around the treatment plant numerous water quality advisories have been issues and notifications about the water issues have not always met the needs of the people who lived in the area who only started at the city last September is aware of these concerns and said the city is continually working to do better West Kelowna Fire Rescue is on the scene of a gas leak in the Rose Valley neighbourhood Residents of Rosefield Drive have been advised to leave their homes while crews work to cap a gas line said a landscaping company hit a gas line while working in the area She was told it would be about an hour before people would be allowed back into the neighbourhood West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund said Fortis has responded to the scene and is working to fix the leak He said the street would likely reopen soon Some residents within the Rose Valley water local service area are confused after receiving a notice in the mail concerning repayment options for the new Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant Property owners who choose Option 1 will have approximately $181 added to their yearly municipal tax bill beginning in 2026 The original amount identified in 2020 was $150 yearly at an interest rate of 0.91 per cent however the city says current interest rates of 4.02 per cent have caused the yearly amount to go up property owners could pay their portion of the water treatment plant in the amount of $2,750 by submitting that amount to the city before May 31 Local social media groups have lit up with with residents who are surprised and unhappy with the letters they are receiving, but the city says the repayment plan was established back in 2020, when the final cost of the treatment plant was determined While the 25-year option will cost homeowners more because of rising interest rates, the city says it was able to lower the lump-sum total from the originally planned $2,815 due to growth of the community sharing the cost BC Hydro does not list of cause of the outage online Crews are working to resolve a power outage on the Westside BC Hydro says 3,624 customers are without electricity in an area between Highway 97 and Boucherie Road including a large portion of the Westbank First Nation The boundaries of the outage are listed as south of Cougar Road east of Brendalee Road and West of Sunnybrae Road BC Hydro says the cause is under investigation and a crew is on site The outage was first reported at 12:53 p.m Westside Road in Traders Cove is now open to single-lane-alternating traffic says there is no estimated time for both lanes to reopen "Wilson's Landing Fire Department is clearing the scene and AIM Roads (the province's roads contractor) is taking over," Kotscherofski added Westside Road is closed in both directions in Traders Cove after an excavator fell onto the road Cleanup crews are just arriving at the scene of the wreck south of the Bear Lake Main Forest Service Road turnoff Brad Hunt did not witness the crash but came across it minutes after it happened He says it appears the trailer hauling the excavator blew a tire “The cops have got all their pictures completed right now and the fire trucks are just trying to do a spill assessment,” he said Crews are working to get at least one lane open this afternoon DriveBC reports that won’t be until at least 3:30 p.m The road will likely have to closes again for removal of the excavator “The road has some substantial damage so it's going to need a repair too,” he said You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 219 of 220 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 219 of 220 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna is in second place with 27,974 votes (43.93%) and Harpreet Badohal Albas has represented the riding since 2011 Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna used to be named Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 29,483 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Central Okanagan Search and Rescue Search (COSAR) manager Duane Tresnich called the team's latest rescue "textbook." A man's all-terrain vehicle broke down near Mount Miller in West Kelowna late Wednesday evening (April 30).  COSAR confirmed the individual was not injured and had some essential items with him.  The man spent the night safely next to a fire until rescuers were sent out early on May 1 Paynter’s Fruit Market in West Kelowna will be one of the first garden markets to open for the season Locals and visitors alike will be able to sample some early produce from neighbouring farms as well as other B.C Owner Jennay Oliver was feeling much more upbeat this spring with a healthy show of blossoms in the orchard Paynter’s lost its entire peach and apricot crop and many of its plums after an extreme cold snap in January wiped out buds and killed some trees This is the second year in a row that the market has opened on May 1 Oliver said they would be planting fewer vegetables the market will source from local growers who specialize in items like carrots and cauliflower Other area farms will welcome customers back in the coming weeks Gatzke’s in Lake Country expects to open in early May and Don-O-Ray’s Farm Adventure will be ready for families to enjoy on the Victoria Day long weekend Conservative MP Dan Albas will represent Okanagan Lake West-South Kelowna in Ottawa and he's optimistic about what he'll be able to do despite a Liberal minority government being voted in but in a minority parliament we should be able to make progress on (some) concerns," Albas said the Liberal Party has made huge promises when it comes to things like housing for young people and (doggone) it I'm going to make sure they deliver on some of that It may not be the way I want but we are going to be demanding some results from this new government." he's intent on helping diversify trade so Canada is less reliant on America and he's hoping to find ways to help relieve the financial pressures on seniors who are having to make a choice between "heating and eating." Conservative MP Dan Albas is projected to take the Okanagan Lake West-South Kelowna riding and we always knew it was going to be a competitive election ourselves...," Albas said "We knocked on more doors than I've ever done in my career got more lawn signs out and had more meaningful conversations." To his team of "happy warriors," Albas had high praise "This has been one of the best experiences I've ever had," he said Albas was elected as Member of Parliament in what was then know as Okanagan-Coquihalla Albas is seeking a fifth term in the newly re-drawn Okanagan Lake West South Kelowna riding Up-to-the-minute local results can be found here. Supporters of Conservative MP Dan Albas are feeling good about their candidate's chances compared to Juliette Sicotte who has 44.8 per cent Despite a Liberal minority government being projected Albas supporters are feeling positive and cheering when they see their local candidate's votes come in Up-to-the-minute local results can be found here. Polling stations are slow to report results in the Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna riding Liberal candidate Juliette Sicotte is in the lead with 47.8 per cent of the lead compared to Conservative incumbent Dan Albas having 41 per cent of the vote Polls have closed in the 2025 federal election and results should come in soon Supporters are starting to gather at candidate rallying spots though it will be some time until the results of voters are clear Supporters of incumbent candidate Dan Albas have started to gather at a local restaurant though he's not expected to come out soon Voters will decide who will represent Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna in Monday night's federal election Riding boundaries have been redrawn since the last election in 2021 to reflect population growth and voters in showed up in large numbers during the advance polls There were 29,483 votes cast in the newly named Okanagan Lake West-South Kelowna riding What that means for election night remains to be seen Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up-to-the-minute results The fire burning in Upper Glenrosa is now more of a "nuisance" than anything says West Kelowna Fire Rescue chief Jason Brolund spread from nearby burn piles into a forested area Friday night five WKFR firefighters are on scene working to extinguish the blaze along with six BC Wildfire Service members The BCWS has now classified the 0.1-hectare fire as "under control." "I would characterize it at this point as more of a nuisance it's just going to take a lot of work and effort to put it out based on where it is," Brolund said "It's just a creeping fire that expanded away from some burning piles that were there." Firefighters with the BC Wildfire Service and West Kelowna Fire Rescue continue to work to extinguish the fire burning in West Kelowna's Upper Glenrosa area Saturday morning WKFR chief Jason Brolund says his crews are working alongside the province's wildfire crews at the end of Carre Road "We will be working together today to contain and suppress the fire which appears to be as a result of open burning piles that spread away from their original size," Brolund said The fire burning in the Upper Glenrosa area Friday night was still considered "out of control" as of midnight but it's not yet clear if crews continued fighting the fire through the night According to the BC Wildfire Service's latest update the fire was burning an area of about 0.1 hectares in size While West Kelowna Fire Rescue initially responded to the fire BC Wildfire Service crews are believed to have taken over the response It's not yet clear if firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and Castanet will update this story as more information becomes available The BC Wildfire Service says the fire is suspected to be human caused The West Kelowna Fire Department is on scene of a fire spreading in the trees in the Upper Glenrosa area on Friday night Tye Brash told Castanet News he was in the area with his daughter when they spotted it "We called the fire department and they had crews up here right away," he said over email "I strongly believe the crew of fire fighters that are up there will be able to shut it down." Castanet has reached out to the fire department for more details and will update the story when more information becomes known The City of West Kelowna has set up self-serve sandbag stations.  The freshet has created cause for concern and public works and emergency crews are reminding residents and visitors to be cautious around creeks and waterways.  Sandbags can be collected on Hitchner Road between Old Boucherie and Hoffman roads and Smith Creek Road at Copper Ridge Drive.  Storm drain repairs are underway in parts of the city causing minor traffic delays Motorists are asked to slow down in areas that crews are working.  Search crews had a successful end to an overnight search for a missing child in West Kelowna Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were called to the Mount Boucherie area to help search for a missing child After the boy's family were unable to find him The teams searched the area for several hours until the child was safely returned home in the early morning hours of Sunday Early reports indicated the boy had gone missing near a creek in the area and search crews noticed the local creeks are rising and moving fast “COSAR reminds everyone to stay clear of creeks and rivers as runoff season begin,” COSAR posted to Facebook What started out appearing to be a tight race in the riding of Okanagan Lake West-South Kelowna became a decisive win for incumbent Conservative MP Dan Albas Early in the evening on April 28, Liberal candidate Juliette Sicotte was ahead in the count "I just want to say thank you to the voters," Albas told Black Press Media when it became clear he would win "I also want to say thank you to my competitors because we live in a democracy and it wouldn't be democracy without a choice and I believe that every single one of the other candidates felt that they were putting themselves forward for the right reasons." who is returning to Parliament for a fifth term singled out the hard work of his campaign team "(Knocking) on tens of thousands of doors and handing out signs working hard at this election being a member of Parliament's an honour. I'll try to represent everyone as best I can." The remaining four candidates had significantly lower levels of support New Democrat Harpreet Badohal had 2,195 votes or 3.4 per cent support Green candidate Louise Lecouffe had 660 votes or 1.0 per cent support People’s Party of Canada candidate had 306 votes or 0.5 per cent support and Gary Suddard with the Canadian Future Party had 93 votes A total of 65,252 of 89,399 ballots had been counted This represented 72.99 per cent of eligible electors Boundaries for the riding were re-drawn out of the former Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola and Kelowna-Lake Country ridings.  The redistributed results from the 2021 federal election had 48.35 per cent support for the Conservatives 18.89 per cent support for the New Democrats 6.79 per cent supporting the People’s Party of Canada and 2.75 per cent supporting the Green Party of Canada communities in the area have tended to elect right-of-centre candidates to represent them in the House of Commons The most recent example was in the 1988 federal election when Jack Whittaker of the New Democratic Party was elected to represent the former riding of Okanagan-Similkameen-Merritt Canadians elected 343 Members of Parliament in the federal election.  The Liberal Party of Canada has formed the government since 2015 first with a majority and then with two minority governments.  the Conservatives received a greater share of the popular vote across Canada but the Liberals won more seats in the House of Commons.  Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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How Trump’s tariff threats on non-U.S. movies could impact Toronto2 minutes agoVideo2:08 Qalipu marks Red Dress Day with emotional ceremony15 minutes agoVideo2:09 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video11:28 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |10 hours agoVideo1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem to complete asphalt repair work following the February emergency watermain break Transit service will be detoured during the closure resulting in delays on two routes: Lakeview 20 and Bear Creek 29 Crews will work directly with affected property owners to facilitate driveway access during the construction Plans have been made to accommodate emergency access Motorists and buses can detour via Boucherie Road and Highway 97 or via Gregory or Mission Hill Road obey signs and traffic personnel and follow posted speed limits on detour routes in respect of your neighbours Please note the construction schedule is subject to weather conditions and other factors and transit users for their patience and understanding while this essential road work is completed West Kelowna RCMP have opened a missing person investigation after someone was last seen in the area washed out by a landslide on Westside Road, on April 1 The slide washed out a portion of Westside Road between Main Street and Denison Road in the Reid Creek area on Tuesday April 1, at approximately 10:45 p.m Following the landslide, RCMP were contacted anonymously and told that people experiencing homelessness were known to have been living in the area affected by the incident a spokesperson for the Kelowna-based Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team (COSAR) Following the alert and an initial search and verification by the RCMP a team of 13 COSAR volunteers were dispatched and searched the area for seven hours and a boat crew attended the scene along with members of the RCMP.  Henczel said that there was evidence of people who had been sheltering in the area but it was unclear how recently those individuals had last been there.  Henczel said that the team of volunteers had never before searched a mudslide but used their knowledge and training from swift water and flood rescues – in addition to guidance from other Search and Rescue teams – to stay safe and comb through the area.  mud and trees and it's difficult to see anything," said Henczel.  COSAR's dog Barrett alerted the team to a possible find at one point during the search on April 2 but the team did not uncover anything. The area was deemed clear later that day.  police notified the public that unique items possibly associated with someone last seen in the same area of the landslide before it occurred had been found. The exact location of where the items were found has not been made public.  COSAR was on-site searching the area during the afternoon of April 7 and will return on Tuesday.   RCMP have stated that out of respect and privacy for the family of the missing person their name will not be released at this time as it is an ongoing investigation Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has also released a warning to residents of the area asking that they monitor and manage waterways in light of the recent landslide and a sinkhole that has opened up along the Bear Main Forestry Service Road "With the heavy rains (Monday) and more rain expected in the forecast particularly those adjacent to and within recently burned areas are reminded to stay vigilant and familiarize themselves with their terrain and waterways This includes monitoring and removing any materials collecting in culverts in front of their property to help reduce pooling and potential localized flooding." "It is the responsibility of landowners to clear any debris that may settle in front of their property." For more information on landslide preparedness, visit PreparedBC For Westside Road closure updates visit www.drivebc.ca. Three of the six candidates running in the Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna riding attended the Greater Westside Board of Trade all-candidates forum Wednesday evening NDP candidate Harpreet Badohal and Liberal Party candidate Juliette Sicotte all answered a number of questions which were posed by Board of trade president Bryan Fitzpatrick The candidates were limited to one-minute answers to the questions Albas criticized the governing Liberal Party's record on crime He also said the federal government needs to hold the provinces to account when it comes to what's being done with federal mental healthcare funds “Are we getting full value for [the] money is the province doing its full job?” Albas said Badohal repeatedly hit at Albas' Conservative Party warning those in attendance that Harper-era “austerity measures” are not the answer for the problems of the future Badohal was able to speak from experience when asked about his stance on transferring credentials from other countries for immigrants coming to Canada said it took him six years to get into Canada in the early days of the Harper government He had a masters degree in biology when he arrived from India but was forced to work as a farm labourer and pizza delivery driver upon his arrival He went on to receive another masters degree from UBC and now works as a registered occupational and environmental health professional Sicotte and Badohal both spoke about their interest in light rail through the Central Okanagan as an answer to the congestion problems on local roads And all three candidates talked a big game about standing up to the Americans in the form of reciprocal tariffs with Sicotte advocating for “force against force” and Albas adding that diversifying Canada's trade will “show the Americans we don't need them.” Placards were placed on the table at the forum for Louise Lecouffe of the Green Party Debbie Robinson of the People’s Party and Gary Suddard of the Canadian Future Party but these candidates did not attend While all six candidates running in the Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna riding were invited to the Greater Westside Board of Trade all-candidates forum Wednesday evening has been attended by Conservative Party incumbent Dan Albas NDP candidate Harpreet Badohal and Liberal Party candidate Juliette Sicotte While placards for Louise Lecouffe of the Green Party Debbie Robinson of the People’s Party and Gary Suddard of the Canadian Future Party are on the table at the forum The forum is scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m The Greater Westside Board of Trade is hosting an all-candidates meeting for the Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna riding Wednesday evening The event is taking place at Emmanuel Church on West Kelowna's Hebert Road and is expected to feature incumbent Dan Albas (Conservatives) Debra Robinson (People’s Party) and Juliette Sicotte (Liberal) and Castanet will be live-streaming the event for those unable to attend in person The federal election takes place on Monday This is a busy time of year for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC as they cover the province re-stocking lakes and ponds before the water temperature gets too warm "We want to make B.C., the best freshwater fishery in North America," said Cameron Jope, a fish culturist with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC in Summerland He and his colleagues released more than 400 rainbow trout into Shannon Lake on Wednesday rear and eventually stock lakes with various types of trout specifically rainbow trout is mostly what I work with," he explained The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC was created in 2003 as North America's only private, non-profit fisheries service funded by licence revenues "I'm growing these fish with the purpose of putting them in the lake and then people can come out and enjoy these lakes and catch those fish," Jope says Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC operates six hatcheries across the province and teams are working to raise and release trout kokanee and steelhead for recreational fisheries and white sturgeon for conservation purposes they will release a little more than 2,000 rainbow trout in Shannon Lake alone "Hall Road Pond and Shannon Lake are great because they're really accessible for families," said Jodi Mousseau admin and outreach clerk for the Summerland Trout Hatchery So it's a great place to introduce the kids to fishing." If you're looking to introduce the young people in your life to fishing from the second week of May until Father's Day on June 15 staff will be set up at Hall Road Pond and Shannon Lake on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m Youth get a chance to borrow a rod and tackle and receive guidance as they cast their lines "Hopefully catch one of the big fish that we put into the lake," Mousseau said The fish released are sterile so they won't be able to reproduce or compete with any native fish but that doesn't mean they don't get big "Depending on the productivity of the lake we can have trout that grow in excess of 10 pounds," Jope said adding he loves to fish himself and eats the fish he catches out of Shannon Lake "I can't wait for more days on the water this summer," he said Snoop Dogg recently shared footage of a fight that broke out between two players at Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna “When the group in front won’t let you play through” and “wait for it” Snoop’s post has garnered over 66,000 likes and 6,000 comments A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) “How are you this angry playing golf?” They may have a shootout” and “Is this the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm?” Several people also joked about the woman who took the video telling her partner Justin to “de-escalate” the situation and her later comment to “take it down a notch "I've been taking some heat, and validly so," said Jennifer Pont who taped the encounter for evidence purposes because it looked like it would escalate Snoop Dogg joins the likes of Jimmy Kimmel "The fact that it's been splashed all over the universe.. Paint yourself a perfect weekend at our two-day West Kelowna Spring Art Exhibition More than 20 incredible local artists are ready to dazzle you with a weekend full of colour and creativity Join us at the Westbank Lions Community Centre Bring your art-loving friends and family to explore Most artwork will be available for purchase Don’t miss out on this celebration of local artistic talent Find more details: westkelownacity.ca/communityevents Presented by the City of West Kelowna’s Recreation and Culture Department Greater Westside residents have the opportunity to add beauty and shade to their properties while contributing to the city's urban canopy The 2025 Urban Re-Leaf Program offers a variety of trees at cost to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Boucherie Recreation Complex at 2760 Cameron Road the Urban Re-Leaf Program helps expand West Kelowna’s green canopy and supports local climate initiatives the City continues to plant and maintain thousands of trees in parks WARNING: This video contains explicit language.  West Kelowna RCMP are investigating a physical altercation at a local golf course.  Golfers were caught on camera throwing punches on April 14 at Two Eagles and officers were called to the course around 6:45 p.m “We’ve viewed the cell phone video of the incident and it’s nothing short of unacceptable behaviour,” said S/Sgt All persons involved have been identified by police.  RCMP will not be commenting any further on the matter.  A video posted to Reddit shows a not-so-friendly golf game at a course in West Kelowna.  Two Eagles Golf Course Director of Operations Richard Sykes confirmed the altercation happened Monday The video shows a group of people throw fists on the green.  Sykes said RCMP were called in and handled the situation None of the facility's staff were involved.  A caption on the video suggests one individual suffered a broken jaw.  Black Press has reached out the RCMP for comment.  West Kelowna RCMP are investigating what they are calling a "disturbance" that occurred on April 14 at approximately 6:45 p.m Police say all people involved have been identified “We’ve viewed the cell phone video of the incident and it’s nothing short of unacceptable behaviour,” said Staff Sgt “No further details will be provided while we continue to look into this matter.” A routine round of golf at Two Eagles Golf Course in West Kelowna took an unexpected turn Monday night transforming the fairway into a makeshift boxing ring The altercation, captured on video and posted to social media shows a group of golfers in blue shirts arguing with a slower group ahead of them leading to a brief but intense confrontation "the RCMP was called promptly and handled the situation." the altercation lasted approximately two minutes but Kelowna RCMP have yet to respond to request for comment Access KelownaNow using your Facebook account Privacy Policy A West Kelowna child who went missing Saturday night was safely returned to their home early Sunday morning According to a social media post from Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) the group was called by the West Kelowna RCMP to help look for a missing child at around 10 pm on Saturday COSAR did not specify the age of the youth but did say that they were under the age of 10 “After the family searched without success the child was returned home safely in the early morning.” The local group added that during their search fast-moving streams because of the warmer temperatures and that people should stay clear of creeks and rivers as spring freshet is underway If you get value from KelownaNow and believe local independent media is important to our community we ask that you please consider subscribing to our daily newsletter If you appreciate what we do, we ask that you consider supporting our local independent news platform ▲ Back to Top ▲ Watch meetings live or via the webcast archive City of West Kelowna Council and staff annually recognize Pink Shirt Day on the last Wednesday in February Our community is encouraged to choose kindness and respect for one another on Pink Shirt Day and throughout the year to set an example that bullying has no place in our schools and to help keep West Kelowna a welcoming place for everyone Council denies development proposal for Glenrosa property New director for Economic Development Corporation appointed Council approved Chief Administrative Officer Ron Bowles to serve as an interim director for the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation Councillor Tasha Da Silva serves as the other interim director Next steps are to appoint a permanent board of directors and then hire an executive director Draft 2025 Budget receives second and third readings prior to adoption Temporary Use Permit granted for Boucherie Centre property Council authorized a Temporary Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of up to 10 tow trucks trailers and other vehicles and equipment at 102-1680 Ross Road for a maximum of three years The permit also requires the vehicles to be kept within a partially screened New cemetery bylaw to be considered for adoption Council gave third reading to the West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw which will raise fees to create a self-funded service to be covered primarily through user rates rather than taxation. Cemetery fees currently cover 0.5 FTEs Council supports increased fees to provide the required 2.8 FTEs that will provide improved maintenance and will support There are plenty of perks to living in the Okanagan but few encapsulate them quite like this newly listed estate Located on the shores of West Kelowna’s Pritchard Drive — a coveted stretch known for its waterfront elegance and proximity to award-winning wineries — 1533 Pritchard Drive is a masterclass in modern resort-style living Recognized at the 2023 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence as one of the best custom homes in the country custom-built home doesn’t just deliver on design — it defines it Meticulously planned and flawlessly executed the single-storey home combines natural materials and expansive outdoor living into a seamless whole white-washed oak flooring grounding the interior At the heart of the home is a lake-facing chef’s kitchen and oversized windows allow the outdoors to become part of the daily routine A spacious walk-in pantry just off the kitchen doubles as a potential wine room — a fitting detail given the home's enviable position in one of Canada’s most celebrated wine regions Thoughtful separation of spaces makes this a true retreat for both hosts and guests The primary suite is its own private oasis and a sun-drenched home gym just steps away two additional ensuite bedrooms offer privacy for visitors And if the inside wasn’t impressive enough the outdoor living is what truly elevates this address where a private dock makes waterfront access effortless a gourmet outdoor kitchen with a louvered pergola and gas fire bowls creates a year-round entertaining space that rivals anything you’d find at a luxury resort ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It’s hard to choose just one standout feature in a home packed with award-winning details but the dock — newly expanded and equipped with a 14,000-pound boat lift — might just top the list there’s even more to admire: the main garage includes a 9,000-pound automotive lift while an additional single garage offers storage for motorcycles or whatever other toys the Okanagan lifestyle inspires this home truly captures the very essence of high-end West Kelowna living This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio. Power has now been restore to the 3,624 BC Hydro customers in West Kelowna Power went out for a portion of West Kelowna just before 1 p.m BC Hydro said the outage is impacting 3,624 customers south of Cougar Road The cause of the outage is still under investigation.  but an estimated time of restoration has not been provided.  The City of West Kelowna is issuing a precautionary isolated Water Quality Advisory effectively immediately and until further notice due to an accidental contractor-related water main break within the immediate area of the break are on a Boil Water Notice.  View a map here to confirm if your property is in the affected service area.  A water main break typically results in sediment entering the otherwise closed system meaning untreated water can accidentally be delivered to homes and with the possibility of bacteria and other microorganisms being present in the sediment in the water a Water Quality Advisory and Boil Water Notice are recommended 3279 and 2373 Gates Road remain with limited to no water service until repairs can be completed These specified properties will be on a precautionary Boil Water Notice until consecutive tests results can confirm the quality of the water A Boil Water Notice is required for these specific properties as turbidity may be higher closer to the water main break Please go to westkelownacity.ca/watermains for updates on service status while repairs are being conducted.  the City will conduct consecutive days of mandatory testing before it can lift the Water Quality Advisory and Boil Water Notice for the affected zones.  The bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads provides a safe Customers can use the touch-free filling station free during the Water Quality Advisory The tap is located on the Asquith Road side of the facility precautionary water quality advisory will be in effect within this area while the work is underway and continuing until further notice precautionary water quality advisory for that zone has now ended.  Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time. During this process, customers in Zone 1 of the Rose Valley Service Area (see map) may experience temporary water pressure reductions or discoloration Any disruption should be brief and occur only while mains in the area are being flushed To see the Zone 1 map and learn about recommended steps customers should take before, during and after flushing in your area, please visit westkelownacity.ca/flushing As the watermain flushing progresses, those living in Zone 1 will be on an isolated, precautionary Water Quality Advisory. This advisory does not apply outside Zone 1 as it relates only to the flushing activity occurring within that particular area. For Water Quality Advisory information, please visit Interior Health’s Drinking Water Resources For Everyone webpage the City is also providing residents with an alternative source of potable drinking water at the bulk filling station at Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads The annual maintenance program is continuing as planned We appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding during this essential maintenance How will you know if flushing is happening in your area Flushing helps remove accumulated sediment which has settled in our distribution pipes and mains over time and can be stirred up through high flows and velocities This is expected for a water system of this age which had no water treatment plant for decades Due to the potential for settled manganese in our mains to be stirred up from planned watermain flushing we recommend that parents with infants in the Rose Valley Water Service Area not use tap water to reconstitute formula while watermain flushing is occurring within their zone Where can I learn more about the watermain flushing program The annual watermain flushing is a best practices utility maintenance program Visit westkelownacity.ca/flushing to learn more: The ad you are looking for has expired or was deleted by the owner.