WFN News

The BC Summer Games were an incredible opportunity to showcase the culture, hospitality, and community spirit of WFN. We are so proud of the many Members who helped make the Opening Ceremonies and the Canoe/Kayak events such a success! A special thank you to Madison Jack for delivering a speech at the BC Summer Games Opening Ceremonies. Speaking in front of thousands of athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and...

The below statement is pulled directly from the Okanagan Nation Alliance's website and can be found here . MEDIA RELEASE | July 28, 2026 stqa ʔ tkwłniw ̓ t, Westbank, Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory: The Syilx Okanagan Nation is renewing its call for the Government of Canada to immediately issue an Emergency Protection Order under Section 80 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) to protect endangered styíłca̓ɂ (caribou) and their critical habitat. The Syilx Okanagan Nation...

  Increased temperatures can pose risks to public health. Please check on your family, friends, and neighbours, especially those who live alone or are high risk. If you need a cool space or water, please visit one of WFN’s cooling stations: Community Services (1900 Quail Lane) Monday to Friday, 8:30am...

WFN is excited to be part of the upcoming episode of The Amazing Race Canada! Tune in Tuesday, July 14th at 9 p.m. on CTV, or stream the next day on Crave. limləmt (thank-you) to our Elders (Delphine Derickson, Rose Caldwell, Dave Michele), the Sncewips Museum, and WFN Staff for your invaluable participation and support throughout the production of this episode! #AmazingRaceCanada...

The below is taken from a July 7th Release from the RDCO. View the original post, here . Dry conditions increase wildfire risk: campfire ban begins July 10 across the Central Okanagan With hot temperatures and dry conditions increasing wildfire risk, a campfire ban will take effect on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12 p.m.  across Central Okanagan municipalities and Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) electoral area fire service areas to help prevent human-caused wildfires...

Notice to Residents   WFN is under Stage 2 water restrictions in accordance with the WFN Waterworks Law (2005-16), which includes year-round water conservation measures. These measures help ensure we meet demands for clean drinking water, agricultural use, stream flow to support local aquatic species, and emergency response needs.   Watering Schedule:  Even-numbered addresses water on Saturdays and Tuesdays Odd-numbered addresses water on...

WFN has started work related to the Water Meter Project, a year-long initiative to help ensure the long-term availability of water for consumers and all other aspects of the community directly affected by water usage. WFN has identified over 700 water meters that do not function as intended and need to be replaced. These residents are being contacted by Wiener's Plumbing and Drain Cleaning to schedule the replacement at no-cost to the resident. Representatives from Wiener's Plumbing and...

Taxes and Home Owner Grants are due Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. If you did not receive a tax notice and were expecting to, please contact taxation ( taxation@wfn.ca | 250 769 2400 ) As a reminder, online disability grants are not working and  we are working to resolve the issue. Anyone who applies online may...