Welcome to all Shannon Lake Residents!
This is the web-site for the Shannon Lake Neighbourhood Association (SLNA)
A not for profit organization registered under the Society Act of B.C. with the mandate to advance and maintain the quality of life within the Shannon Lake Neighbourhood and represent Shannon Lake Neighbourhood Association members in dealing with all agencies that affect life within the Shannon Lake Neighbourhood. All residents and businesses within the Shannon Lake area are welcome to become involved in this Association.
Contact the SLNA
To e-mail the SLNA please use slna@shannonlake.org
The SLNA 2012 AGM
The SLNA will be holding the 2012 AGM and Community meeting at the Shannon Lake Elementary School the first week in June, Monday the 4th @ 7:00 pm, Shannon Lake Elementary School. More information to come. The purpose of the Community Meeting shall be to solicit and discuss areas of concern in the neighbourhood and a consensus on priorities that the SLNA can take to Council.
The Upper Glenrosa Bulk Water Transfer Station (in Shannon Lake?)
The intersection at Shannon Lake Road and Asquith has been designated (without neighbourhood consultation) as a location for a BULK WATER STATION. The intent of this station is, according to information found so far, to provide water for UPPER GLENROSA residents, TOURISTS, and CONTRACTORS. This bulk water station apparantly has been evolving for quite some time between the District of West Kelowna and the Upper Glenrosa Residents. The Upper Glenrosa Residents have quite an issue with reliable well water supply. The history is well laid out in the package Council voted on May 8, 2012 contained HERE. The interesting thing when you read the package is that it appears that the majority of the Upper Glenrosa Residents surveyed did not actually want the Station? So, why would the Shannon Lake Neighbourhood want the station for the primary benefit of the Upper Glenrosa Residents when they do not want it themselves? The SLNA believes this station is inappropriate for our neighbourhood and will be actively petitioning Council to reconsider this decision. A copy of the preliminary correspondence (by e-mail) sent to Council by the SLNA can be viewed: HERE
The Copper Ridge/Tallus Environmental Degradation
The West Kelown Residents Association has produced a 5 minute You-Tube video documenting the damage being done and possible fire hazard of unauthorized off-road vehicle use of the property above Smith Creek and Tallus subdivisions. The video can be viewed at: WKRA Video
The Neighbours Pub Application
The SLNA was recently notified of a re-zoning application for the mixed-use commercial property containing the Convenience Store at Shannon Lake Road and Shannon Way to allow a rezoning of the property to allow for the existing building to obtain a Class 1 Pub license. This will be a several month process but is expected to start within the next few weeks. The Owners of the property, LVI Properties (who have long term Shannon Lake neighbourhood credentials)have contacted the SLNA and wish to open dialogue on their concept with the neighbourhood. As such, LVI has been invited to offer a short presentation and a question period during our upcoming AGM Monday, June 4 @ 7:00 pm at the Shannon Lake Elementary School. Much more information will be coming as we recieve it.
The NEW School
School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) is working towards the approval for funding to secure an new Elementary School on McDougall Road (and Rosewood Drive) in West Kelowna. The school will be located between Shannon Lake and Rosevalley Elementary schools north of Hwy 97. The School District wishes to engage the entire community on providing options for the Board of Education to consider as a name for this new school. SLNA is currently considering possible appropriate names to champion. More information is available at the following link: CLICK HERE. The process closes May 28, 2012.
The SLNA Advocate
The newsletter, containing current topics of interest to our community, is published when resources permit and is targeted for distribution to all single-family residences in the Shannon Lake area.
DWK Council Meeting for Neighbourhood Updates
On March 20, 2012 The District of West Kelowna invited various neighbourhood associations to present a "neighbourhood update" of current issues and concerns. This date coincided with the School District spring break and no SLNA Board members were able to attend. In lieu the SLNA intends to request and attend a Council meeting as a delegation to provide this presentation. The intent is to present in June 2012 after the AGM to ensure that from the AGM the Board is up to date on current community issues raised by members.
For a copy of the 2010 SLNA presentation please click HERE
About this web-site
This is always a "work in progress" website so please check the various pages of this site and feel free offer any comments/concerns by sending us a note at slna@shannonlake.org. Check back often as we are hoping to populate this website with much information that will be of use to our neighbourhood and members.Thank-you for visiting!