WFN News

Westbank First Nation (WFN) is pleased to offer residents, businesses, and visitors the convenience of managing accounts online. For most of the services we provide, you must register and create a user account.  By signing up for eBilling, you can: Receive instant email notifications when your bill is ready Securely access and download your invoices at any time Reduce the risk of mail delays or lost statements   Signing up for eBilling Services Step...

Westbank First Nation continues to experience increased demand on the IR 9 water system as a result of sustained population growth and development. Following technical review, WFN Council has implemented a temporary hold on new Stage 2 development approvals on IR 9. Certain components of the water system are currently operating at or near their practical capacity limits during peak demand conditions. Protecting service levels for existing residents, including maintaining required fire protection...

Starting on February 19th, Pheasant Lane will be closed in both directions, including sidewalks to complete some road maintenance. Road will be closed during the following hours: Thursday February 19th, 8:00AM-3:30PM Please use either Quail Lane Entry to access Community Services at this time. For questions or concerns, please contact Nathan Livingston nlivingston@wfn.ca or 250-707-3332

Westbank First Nation is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. When something like this happens, its impact reaches far beyond one community. Like many of you, we feel sadness, anger, worry, and heaviness. This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the importance of supporting the wellbeing and safety of our young people and ensuring they feel cared for, connected, and supported. We must continue to foster respectful connections with our school districts,...

Please be advised, Road Maintenance & Detour Traffic impacts will be as follows: Traffic leaving the community via Elk Road will be reduced to single-lane traffic heading toward the four-way stop at Elk Road and Carrington Road . Traffic returning to the community via Elk Road will be required to follow a detour route .   Details are as follows: When: February 11 &12, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Elk Road & Carrington Road Intersection...

This year WFN Offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025 and will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Winter Solstice is an important time for the syilx/Okanagan people and is a time that is used for sharing captíkʷɬ (stories). By sharing knowledge and culture it ensures these stories are passed on to new generations, providing teachings that will be valuable in navigating the new seasons and moons. Below are resources for emergencies, supports and resources that can be...

Please be advised that the Westbank First Nation (WFN) Planning & Development office has received the following application for an amendment to the subject property’s zoning. We are notifying all Affected Interest Holders, WFN Members, and the Advisory Council. Location of Application: Lots 442, Plan CLSR 90612 & Lot 500, Plan CLSR 96807 Nancee Way Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 10 Map:   Application Summary: WFN Chief and Council provided...

Notice to Residents   Planned water shutdown & temporary road closure on Coyote Crescent for the Membership Housing Project.   Road closed: Coyote Crescent, Dec 9-11 | 8:30am–4pm daily Water off: Dec 10, 8:30am, back on by end of day   Please park outside the closure area if needed. A temporary concrete patch will be used until final paving in the new year. Questions? Contact Hayden Livingston at 250-769-4999 ext. 1404 or hlivingston@wfn.ca .

Please be advised that the Westbank First Nation (WFN) Planning & Development office has received the following application for an amendment to the subject property’s zoning. We are notifying all Affected Interest Holders, WFN Members and the Advisory Council. Location of Application:    Lot 72, Plan CLSR 60443...