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Welcome to the Our Area F 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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In Response to COVID-19
Hi, Just reaching out and checking-in to see how everyone is holding up. I have seen on social media that many of Area "F" residents...
Riley Gettens
Mar 24, 20203 min read
Social Distancing and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Social distancing is how we will protect those who are more vulnerable than ourselves.
Riley Gettens
Mar 15, 20202 min read
Greater West Bench Geotechnical Review
One of the short term follow up studies or initiatives from the Area "F" OCP was to updated hazard assessment West Bench / Sage Mesa. ...
Riley Gettens
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Climate Projections for the Okanagan Region
The full report can be found here. Climate change is challenging our ecosystems, communities, and our economy. Wildfires, flooding, and...
Riley Gettens
Feb 23, 20201 min read
Farmworker Accommodation - Meadow Valley
It is very clear that the residents of Meadow Valley and Faulder have a great respect for the land and a love for the way of life that...
Riley Gettens
Feb 23, 20203 min read
Neighbourhood Small Grants
The Neighbourhood Small Grants program supports residents like you: residents who have small but powerful ideas to bring people together...
Riley Gettens
Feb 23, 20201 min read
RCMP Supt. Hunter has arrived.
Supt. Brian Hunter came by the February 20, 2020 Board meeting. He seems like a great addition to our communities. I've linked below...
Riley Gettens
Feb 23, 20202 min read
Volunteer to help make West Bench an Active Community
Please contact Adrienne at afedrigo@rdos.bc.ca or 250-488-0285
Riley Gettens
Jan 28, 20201 min read
Riley Gettens
Jan 28, 20200 min read
2020 Budget - Public Consultation
As you most likely know, the 2020 Budget passed the first reading at the January 9th Board meeting. The purpose of passing the first...
Riley Gettens
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Carriage Houses and Secondary Suites - a further explanation.
Below is an update from RDOS Planning Manager, Chris Garrish. If you have any further questions for Chris, please email him at...
Riley Gettens
Jan 16, 20202 min read
Public Hearing around 'accessory dwellings' will not impact Greater West Bench + Sage Mesa.
You may have seen the following on the RDOS website or Facebook page: The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be...
Riley Gettens
Jan 14, 20201 min read
KVR path from Newton to the trail.
I received a few emails recently around the crevices on the path leading from Newton Drive down to the KVR. I went to check it out...
Riley Gettens
Jan 12, 20201 min read
Riley Gettens
Jan 12, 20200 min read
Riley Gettens
Jan 12, 20200 min read
Happy Holidays!
Hope you get to sing loud with some of your most favourite people. Happy Holidays!
Riley Gettens
Dec 21, 20191 min read
Max Lake - update
Max Lake faces a number of challenges primarily related to human impacts that negatively affect the area. The RDOS with Covenant...
Riley Gettens
Dec 21, 20191 min read
KVR in Faulder
The work on the KVR in Faulder began in first week of December. A new culvert installation at Kettle Place will be completed soon. The...
Riley Gettens
Dec 21, 20191 min read
Ponderosa Pine Trees - environmental stress
A few residents mentioned the stressed trees in Selby Park. RDOS Parks management hired a lab to test the trees. There is nothing from a...
Riley Gettens
Dec 21, 20191 min read
Public Information Meeting: Faulder/Meadow Valley
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be holding a Public Information Meeting regarding a rezoning proposal involving...
Riley Gettens
Nov 20, 20191 min read
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