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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...

Dear Customers: On June 18, 2026, WFN's system experienced a glitch during the processing/printing of Q2 invoices. Please take a moment to verify the correct details for your records: Date Issued: June 18, 2026 Due Date: July 31, 2026 Period Covered: April 1 – June 30, 2026 Thank-you for your patience and understanding as we have resolved this system issue.  If you need any assistance with this billing cycle, please...

Westbank First Nation is deeply concerned and disappointed that Dallas Brodie, an individual widely associated with residential school denialism, has been invited to hold a public event within our traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory this weekend. Residential schools are not a matter of opinion or political debate. The experiences of Survivors, the intergenerational impacts on Indigenous families and communities, and the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are well...

On May 21, 2026, WFN was honoured to be part of the arrival of the Memorial Cup. The cup travelled by canoe across Okanagan Lake from stqaʔtkʷɬniwt (Westbank) to kiʔlawnaʔ (Kelowna). This journey is symbolic of mutual respect, understanding, and coming together in a good way. We welcome all visitors, event organizers, athletes & fans to our...

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Tax Notices have been mailed, if you do not receive a notice and are expecting to, please email taxation@wfn.ca  or call 250 769 2400. Taxes are due Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. Learn more about taxation by visiting:  https://www.wfn.ca/taxation.htm   Subscribe to E-News