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UPDATE 01/12/2025: Sydney has been found safe.  Limlemt/Thank you to everyone who helped locate her. ORIGINAL 01/11/2025:The Kelowna RCMP are asking for help in locating one of our youth, Sydney McDougall, who failed to return to KGH, where she was under care, after being gran ted a two-hour day pas s.  Sydney  was last seen at the Petro-Canada gas station located at Highway 97 and Old Okanagan Highway yesterday afternoon (January 10, 2025).  To the best of our...

Reminder to all WFN residents and businesses that normally receive a utility invoice via mail, that you are responsible for ensuring your utilities account is up to date with payments due on January 31, 2025. Normally the Oct 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 billing cycle invoices would have been mailed by December 13, 2024, however due to the postal strike we've been unable to do so. The previous invoice amount can be used as a reference for payment. Customers...

Westbank First Nation (WFN) is proud that, in collaboration with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., it has been awarded an Energy Purchase Agreement (EPA) through BC Hydro's 2024 Call for Power for the proposed K2 Wind Energy Project. Located in the Pennask Mountain area, within WFN's Community Forest License, this initiative represents an exciting opportunity for WFN to explore its potential role in advancing clean energy, sustainability, and economic growth. As per WFN’s Constitution, a...

CONSULTATION NOTICE  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: Proposed Lot 889, 900 & 901 Plan CLSR 59924                                 ...

INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT & PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL We want to hear from you!  PROJECT OVERVIEW, FAQ'S, CURRENT STATUS & MORE: Innergex Renewable Energy Inc (Innergex) and Westbank First Nation (WFN) are exploring a potential partnership for a Wind Energy Project (K2 Wind Project) near Pennask Mountain. The partnership opportunity originated from a referral received by WFN with connection to the Request For Proposals (RFP) that BC Hydro initiated in summer 2024. In...

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CONSULTATION NOTICE 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 723, 724, 728 Plan CLSR105303 Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 10 Map: Application Summary: WFN Chief and Council provided Initial Consideration to amend...

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY LIFTED As of Friday July 12, 2024 at 10:00am, the Water Quality Advisory (WQA) for IR 9 of the Westbank First Nation has been lifted The change will be advertised as a change in the sandwich boards throughout the community. Please visit the Westbank First Nation Website  wfn.ca  for regular updates on any potential changes. If you have any  residential questions , please contact WFN Utilities Department at 250-707-3332. Commercial...

BC Hydro Westbank Substation Upgrade Project OPEN HOUSE INVITATION Dear Neighbour, Please join us at an upcoming Westbank Substation Upgrade Project Open House to learn about the project, have your questions answered, and provide input on the project plans. The Westbank Substation is located on Shannon Lake near Kinsmen Athletic Park in West Kelowna. Open House information:     Date (2024)    Location...

We want to keep you informed about the upcoming Line Painting & Street Sweeping activities scheduled for June through August 2024, weather permitting. Here are the key details: 📅 Schedule: • Project Start: The project is projected to begin as early as Friday, June 7, 2024, starting with street sweeping. We aim to complete the project by August. Expect work to be ongoing between June and August. Please note that weather conditions may lead to schedule adjustments. 🚧 Temporary...

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 852 & 853, Plan CLSR 110606 Campbell Place Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve No. 10 Map: Application Summary: WFN Chief and Council provided Initial Consideration to amend the...

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE WFN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIVE GROUP   The WFN Community Consultative Group (CCG) was established April 26, 2011 and is an integral part of the First Nations Policing (FNP) Program. The mandate of the CCG is to identify the policing needs of the WFN Community and to provide direction to the RCMP on delivery of the service. The CCG is currently comprised of at least 1 Council member, 1 Elder, 1 WFN youth, at least 3 WFN members at large, as well...

First Nations individuals (with status) and bands are exempt from paying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the British Columbia Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on reserve. How to check & what to do: Ensure that the photograph on the status card matches your customer.   Record the individual’s name and their band’s name and number or the registration number from the card. Obtain your customer’s signature on the sales slip or invoice and verify...

This year, WFN will be hosting its 12th Annual WFN Youth & Recreation Charity Golf Tournament on   August  23, 2024 at Two Eagles Golf   Course. cLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION OR SPONSORSHIP  $850/Group of 4 or $225/Single  Shotgun start at 1:00pm Includes 18 holes, power golf cart, dinner, prizes and giveaways! Hole-in-one prizes, silent auction and celebrity golfers! Registered golfers have a...

Call For syilx Collaborators – City of Kelowna April 5, 2024 Apply Now - Complete Application Are you a member of the syilx Nation? Do you have a passion for community, recreation, and culture? Would you like to contribute to bringing the rich heritage of the syilx culture to life in community buildings across kiláwnaʔ│Kelowna? The City of Kelowna is looking to ensure that our new facilities and parks incorporate a syilx perspective. We are seeking collaborators...

Westbank First Nation invites you to the 2024 Advisory Council Annual General Meeting. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

CONSULTATION NOTICE   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 211-2, Plan RSBC 2839R,  2201 Louie Drive,  Tsinstikeptum Indian...

To operate a short term rental on WFN land,  two things are required: A property zoned to allow “Short Term Rentals” - if the lot is not zoned to allow this, then an application for rezoning needs to be made through WFN's Planning department. A business license. There are only a few properties already zoned to allow for short term rentals on WFN Lands (e.g. Copper Sky and Shelter Bay). WFN requires a rezoning application to ensure the health & safety of...