WFN News

The below is pulled directly from the Regional District of the Central Okanagan's website and can be found here . For eligible voters in Central Okanagan East, Central Okanagan West electoral areas including WFN IR#9 and IR#10 who wish to vote prior to the general voting day, advance voting opportunities are available October 7 and 14, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm . Voting places for both advance and general voting will be at: Resident and property owners in Electoral Area East Ellison...

    LIFTED October 2nd Water Quality Advisory: 24-Hour Precautionary Boil Water Notice for IR9 Following the IR9 watermain break , WFN is issuing a 24-hour precautionary boil water notice for residents of IR9.   The 24-hour boil water notice is effective starting October 1 st at 1:45pm.

The IR9 watermain repair has been completed and the IR9 water system is now fully up-and-running. As a precautionary measure, WFN has issued a 24-hour boil water notice for those living on IR9, effective starting October 1st at 1:45pm. *Under a Water Quality Advisory, consumers with weakened immune systems and/or people who wish to take extra precautions should boil their water for one minute before drinking,...

September 30th, 2026 🧡 On this day we recognize and honour survivors and pay tribute to the children who never made it home. Reconciliation is, as described by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a process establishing and maintaining respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Bringing closure to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools lies at the heart of reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples who attended these schools, their families and...

The below statement is pulled directly from the Okanagan Nation Alliance's website and can be found here . MEDIA RELEASE | September 16, 2026 tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory:  The syilx Okanagan Nation is raising concerns about British Columbia’s proposed Working Forest Landscape Model (WFLM) and what the creation of a designated “Working Forest” could mean for the future management of lands and waters within unceded syilx Okanagan...

Subscribe to E-News Get ready for GoByBike Week, taking place from September 19 to 25! This exciting community event encourages you to use your bike for everyday trips. It's a fantastic way to stay active while also reducing traffic and pollution. WFN will host a Celebration Station on Monday,...

The below is taken from a September 2nd Release from the RDCO. View the original post,  here. Following the Kamloops Fire Centre’s recent update and the continued cooler, wet weather, Category 1 campfires are now permitted starting Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at 12 p.m. in the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland, Westbank First Nation, and the Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside and Wilson’s Landing fire service areas (Electoral Area East and...

The below statement is pulled directly from the Okanagan Nation Alliance's website and can be found here .   PRESS STATEMENT  | August 24, 2026 tkwə ɬ niwt (Westbank), Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory: Recently, we have witnessed much discussion regarding the provincial government’s initiatives to settle with various nations in this province. Despite expected criticism and fear-mongering, none of these now-settled claims appear to impact private ownership of land.

To all residents of Westbank First Nation Lands, and more specifically residents of the following District: LAKESHORE TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with the Westbank First Nation Advisory Council Law No. 2017, a poll will be conducted for ONE (1) Advisory Council Member representing the District of LAKESHORE. The Candidates for the District are listed below: ALLEN DION RAE-LYNNE MILLS Advance Polls will be held: Date: September 23, 2026 Time: 8:00am to 8:00pm Location: 1...

Westbank First Nation (WFN) and the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) invite evacuees, their families, and community members to the following family-friendly activities. All activities will take place in the WFN multipurpose room located at 1920 Quail Lane. Monday, August 10th (4pm-6pm); Painting with David Wilson Tuesday,...