Community Update – Dec 2025
December 15, 2025
February Community Update – Lakeridge Park
We’ve had a great start to the year with mild weather and very little snow—fingers crossed for an early spring. Below are our key areas of focus for 2026, along with important updates and upcoming projects within Lakeridge Park.
Community Safety & Security
It has come to our attention that there have been isolated incidents of harassment, intimidation, and threatening behaviour directed toward security and parking enforcement staff. This conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Should this behaviour continue, security personnel have been instructed to contact the RCMP immediately.
We also ask all residents to assist in maintaining a safe community. If you observe suspicious activity, transients, theft, vandalism, or property damage, please contact the RCMP and file a report. Each report helps local authorities better understand community issues and allocate policing resources appropriately.
Future Work – Derrickson Park
Capital planning continues with a focus on safety, accessibility, and beautification. One key area is Derrickson Park.
Work is anticipated to begin in early summer, following spring clean-up. Planned improvements include:
- Removal of the deteriorated post-and-wire barrier (which is no longer practical to repair)
- Installation of larger boulders to improve aesthetics and accessibility
- Grass rehabilitation
- Trimming and removal of overgrown foliage along walking routes
- Potential foliage cut-backs along the road right-of-way to improve pedestrian safety on this narrow roadway
This work is expected to take several weeks once underway.
Short-Term Rentals – Important Reminder
Lakeridge Park zoning does not permit short-term rentals involving self-contained or secondary suites. On WFN lands, short-term rentals are not generally permitted in any single family home neighbourhood.
Bed & Breakfasts are permitted by a WFN business license within the modernized sublease, provided they meet all requirements, including:
- The guest sharing the principal residence with the owner
- Room rental only (not self-contained units)
- A valid WFN Business Licence
- Compliance with inspection requirements
It has been identified through short-term rental platforms that several unauthorized short-term rentals are operating within the community. Addressing this will be a focus in 2026.
If you are aware of a potential violation, please report it to:
- James Carmichael, NDC Property Manager
- WFN Building Department (you may CC both)
Parking Requirements – WFN Land Use Law – Schedule B:
- A B&B requires one off-street stall per guest room plus two stalls for the principal dwelling
- A long-term rental (30+ consecutive days) requires one additional off-street stall
- All required parking must be within the lot, not on the road or road right-of-way
Unauthorized short-term rentals have contributed to parking issues in the past. Where violations are confirmed, parking enforcement may escalate directly to towing rather than ticketing. Our goal remains care, welfare, safety, and security for the community.
Parking Enforcement
Parking enforcement will continue throughout 2026 on both roadways and road rights-of-way.
At present, tickets are being issued as a deterrent under lease covenants and WFN law. Residents must park within their driveways or lot lines. Vehicles that repeatedly violate parking rules and do not respond to enforcement actions may be subject to towing after multiple offences.
Fuel Mitigation Update
Fuel mitigation work in the back area of Lakeridge Park was delayed due to weather but commenced the week of February 2, 2026.
The project is being completed by Ntityix Resources, with support from Westbank First Nation and the West Kelowna Fire Department, and is expected to conclude by February 13, 2026. Photos will be posted to the website. This has been a successful project and is an important step toward a safer fire season.
Dead Tree Removal & Fire Safety
Fire safety remains a top priority, particularly given the number of mature natural trees within the community and ongoing drought conditions.
- Dead or failing trees—especially cedars—pose a significant fire risk
- Dumping pine needles or combustible debris in back areas is strictly prohibited and has unfortunately been identified
If dead trees are located:
- On roads or rights-of-way: This will be addressed collaboratively
- On private lots: Removal is the owner’s responsibility
If no action is taken, formal notices may be issued requiring immediate removal. Continued non-compliance may result in management arranging removal and billing costs back to the owner. If you are unsure how to proceed, please contact us—support and guidance are always available.
Preferred Vendors
- Landscaping:
Rory Paul – 4 Directions Landscaping
250-859-3308 - Large Tree Removal:
Callum Crowley – GoodFellars Tree Care
250-488-4284 - Arborist / Medium Tree Care:
Ntityix Resources – Dave Gill
250-768-5617 ext. 110 - Irrigation:
Tomahawk Irrigation – Mike Derickson
250-808-4476 - Plumbing / Heating / AC / Poly-B Replacement:
Bree-Link Plumbing
250-859-6778 - Junk Removal:
1-800-GOT-JUNK – Harrison
250-300-4739 - Construction & Contracting:
Kilawna Builders – Paul Courtoreille
250-768-5617 ext. 108
Looking Ahead
We remain committed to restoring and maintaining Lakeridge Park to a high, sustainable standard. Future capital projects will be prioritized as resources allow, and resident cooperation continues to be essential. Thank you for helping build a safer, cleaner, and well-cared-for community.
Sincerely,
Lakeridge Park Residential Corp., the general Partner of WFN Development Limited Partnership
c/o James Carmichael
NDC Property Manager