CP Police signs on the KVR?
Nov. 12, 2021 Update: I heard back from Canada Pacific's Director Indigenous Relations and Government Affairs who wrote: Your phone call...
Welcome to your Director's blog.
We acknowledge that Area "F" of the RDOS is within the traditional, unceded territory of the syilx people in the Okanagan Nation.
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Riley Gettens
- Oct 27
- 1 min
Today from 2 - 5 pm - Mariposa Park Development Plan Community Engagement Event
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) in partnership with CTQ Consultants will be hosting a community engagement event for...
Riley Gettens
- Oct 18
- 3 min
Update: 106 Unit proposal at 625 Highway 97 - rezoning denied
October 21, 2021 This felt much more like a regional discussion rather than an Area "F" issue simply due to the location of the project. ...
Riley Gettens
- Oct 16
- 3 min
Update: Yellow tags on some garbage bins
Update: October 19 The RDOS has been advised by its service provider, Waste Connections Canada (WCC), that curbside garbage carts are...
Riley Gettens
- Oct 14
- 2 min
Update from our volunteer Local FireSmart Representative, Margaret and Riley
Thank you to those who attended the FireSmart 101 presentation on Tuesday, October 12. It was a small turn out but a great start. Thank...
Riley Gettens
- Oct 12
- 1 min
Floodplain Re-engagement Project Volunteer Opportunities
If interested, please see the contact information below. Thank you.
Riley Gettens
- Oct 6
- 1 min
West Bench FireSmart Events - Fall 2021
Updated: October 8 - roaming chipper. The best thing about FireSmart is how easy it is to get started West Bench FireSmart Events – Fall...
Riley Gettens
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Cougar Sighting - Mount Nkwala
A neighbour has reported a cougar sighting on Mount Nkwala. The cougar was showing signs of stalking. Another neighbour has reported...
Riley Gettens
- Sep 27
- 3 min
Update on 2002 West Bench Drive - zoning amendment
to allow for retail (thrift store) use. Update: October 21, 2021 The board voted 8-to-1 to rescind the amendment to the bylaw to allow...
Riley Gettens
- Sep 16
- 1 min
Mariposa Park Development Plan Survey
To complete the online survey, please visit the RDOS Regional Connections interactive website. Submissions will be accepted until 4:30 pm...
Riley Gettens
- Aug 30
- 1 min
Young bear cub on its own in West Bench area.
There have been a few sightings of a young cub in its own in the West Bench Area. Last sighting that I know about was this morning in...
Riley Gettens
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Skaha Creek Fire - Updates
INFORMATION RELEASE Monday, August 30, 2021 1:30 pm EOC Update: RDOS is monitoring Skaha Creek Fire _____________________________________...
Riley Gettens
- Aug 21
- 1 min
RCMP Q2 Report, 529 Garage and Selby Park speed limit.
The RCMP attended our Board meeting on August 19. Calls from Area "F" for service are down quite a bit from last year (39 compared to 67...
Riley Gettens
- Aug 20
- 1 min
Notice of Upcoming Bridge Closure
August 24, 2021 update: I've had a few calls suggestion that if the gravel trucks did not use the bridge, we wouldn't need to repair them...
Riley Gettens
- Aug 20
- 5 min
2002 West Bench Drive - Rezoning Process update - Public Hearing
September 15 - update Public Hearing set for September 28 at 7:00 pm. Please attend and have your voice heard. If you can not attend -...
Riley Gettens
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Public Information Meetings
Next week is a busy week for Public Information Meetings in Area "F". Tuesday, August 10 - proposed rezoning for 2002 West Bench Drive...
Riley Gettens
- Jul 21
- 1 min
BC Declares State of Emergency
Please get yourself prepare. Read for more information on the declaration here. "Public safety is always our first priority, and as...
Riley Gettens
- Jul 19
- 5 min
RDOS Pest Management Resources + Sterile Insect Release Program
The RDOS had a summer student put together the following videos and PDF resources for backyard fruit farmers. Educational Videos:...
Riley Gettens
- Jul 19
- 1 min
RECENT WILDFIRE UPDATE
Monday, July 19, 2020 12:00 pm EOC Update: Evacuation Alert Area D | Evacuation Order Area H ____________________________________________...
Riley Gettens
- Jul 12
- 3 min
FireSmart, Max Lake Road gate and Auto-Dial Alert
Hi all, There has been a great deal of action around wildfire mitigation initiatives in Greater West Bench and Rural Summerland (Faulder...