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In recognition of the continued easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, effective September 8, 2020, Westbank First Nation (WFN) Council has rescinded their June 29, 2020 resolution related to landlord and tenant relief.

During their September 9, 2020 meeting, Westbank First Nation (WFN) Council resolved to provide initial consideration to an application for a Land Use Amendment/Rezoning application for Lot 37-2-2 at 3235 Cougar Road. The applicant is seeking to utilize a WFN Member property which could potentially be sub-leased to them by the current lessee, for the purposes of constructing permanent supportive housing.

More people in West Kelowna and surrounding communities will have increased access to better, improved health care, with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opening in November 2020 at 2484 Main St.

On September 1, 2020, WFN youth representatives, Councillors Jordan Coble and Andrea Alexander, Youth and Recreation Manager Nicole Werstuik, and carvers Frank Marchand and Will Poitras attended Spotted Lake for a ceremonial first launch of the recently crafted youth canoe.

Westbank First Nation (WFN) Manager of Utilities, Krista Derrickson, was recognized during the 11th Annual Canadian Water Summit as the winner of the Water Operator Leader category. Krista has worked as an operator for 20 years, with extensive experience in the field.

Black Mountain - sntsk‘il’ntən Regional Park will become more accessible, thanks to a large infrastructure grant.

In a recent interview for the BC Trapper Magazine, WFN Elder Raymond Derickson spoke to the history of Derickson family trapline, and its continued connection to the land and Westbank First Nation community.

In recognition of the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Westbank First Nation (WFN) Council has rescinded their April 6, 2020 resolution related to landlord and tenant relief, and adopted the amended relief measures until further notice.

WFN Utilities has lifted the advisory as the lake has settled and now meets the Drinking Water Quality guidelines for turbidity levels.

WFN stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, and denounces racism, lateral violence, and discriminatory practices within our community, and amongst ourselves as First Nations and syilx people.

A Water Quality Advisory has been issued for all of IR #9.

WFN Phased Re-Opening Schedule.

Westbank First Nation Chief Christopher Derickson and Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran are committing to dealing with their unruly self-isolation hair by shaving their heads, and in doing so, raising vital funds to help open the doors to a state-of-the-art new Health Sciences Centre at Okanagan College.

WFN extends property tax deadline to September 30, 2020.

Daily COVID-19 updates.

WFN asks all residents to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help our waste reduction contractor continue to provide services by following the following requirements:

When James Coble crossed the stage to pick up his doctoral degree from the University of Calgary he was overcome with many emotions.

Westbank First Nation (WFN) Members will soon have new affordable rental homes in their community as WFN and the Province partner to build 17 homes on WFN lands.

In light of the recent number of concerning reports involving suspicious vehicles and possible child luring on the Westside, the RCMP is reminding parents and youth to be extremely cautious of their surroundings and to remember these personal safety tips:

Nasal Naloxone is available to First Nations Health Authority clients. Adding Nasal Naloxone as a drug benefit is intended to save lives

Westbank First Nation (WFN) launched the first Business in the Spotlight video this week.

The Uhaul located in Westbank installed a large wall mural along the west-facing wall featuring syilx artwork. The mural was designed by Artist, Sheldon Louis and guided by the Westbank Public Art Committee.

Chief Chris Derickson, Councillor Jordan Coble, Andrea Alexander, Fernanda Alexander and Lorrie Hogaboam

Westbank First Nation and its Members are known for their many successful leased land agreements with large corporations and developers. There are nearly 10,000 residents and 500 businesses on WFN lands including international big box stores such as Walmart, London Drugs, Home Depot and Superstore.

WFN is requesting letters of interest for appointment to the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in order to fill the youth seat and a non-Member seat vacancies. These appointments will be for a 3 year term in accordance with the terms of the EDC Charter.