Emil Anderson Construction Inc. of Kelowna has won this year's Deputy Minister's Contractor of the Year Award in the grading category for its work on the Monte Creek to Pritchard Four Laning Phase 1 project.

The government of B.C. is improving safety for families, motorists and commercial drivers on Highway 33 with the construction of a new southbound passing lane and improvements to the Big White Road intersection.

Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood will join the Frequent Transit Network with links to RapidBus service by the end of next year. Construction of a new transit exchange is now underway.

CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. took the top award for design and contract preparation of structures at the 8th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Akokli Bridge Replacement project.

Families and residents can now enjoy a new multi-use pathway along Highway 33. The trail adds another major piece to Kelowna's growing alternative transportation network.

An independent appraisal of the Crown lands identified as potential exchange lands with Westbank First Nation as part of the Westside Road interchange project has been released. This independent appraisal values the lands at $6.18 million.