Riley GettensSep 29, 20231 minSee you Friday night and Saturday afternoon! FireSmart Events for all of Greater West BenchRegistration is required for both events. We want to ensure there is enough pizza on Friday night, and you must sign up to have the...
Riley GettensSep 25, 20231 minFireSmart Events for all of Greater West BenchMark your calendars - you've got a FREE FireSmart learning session (with pizza) and a FREE Mobil Chipping Event coming your way....
Riley GettensSep 14, 20231 minGreater West Bench Chipping Event - October 14The chipper will be in the Greater West Bench on Saturday, October 14. More information to come, but if you are trimming up and...
Riley GettensAug 31, 20232 minKVR, Hiking, and Backcountry access during severe fire risk.On August 17, the RDOS Board voted to write a letter to the Province asking for the RDOS backcountry to be closed to the public until the...
Riley GettensAug 19, 20235 minQuick response contains fire on West Bench2023 08 31 Edits in red below Thank you, Wildfire Warning System volunteers (and everyone who called the fire in), BC Wildfire Service,...
Riley GettensAug 17, 20232 minRDOS FireSmart team offers tips for what to pack in your grab-and-go bag2023 08 16 from the RDOS FireSmart Team. Last minute FireSmart Checklist During a wildfire, you may need to leave at a moment’s notice....
Riley GettensAug 11, 20232 minIf you need a prompt to get prepared for a disaster, Lahaina is it.If you are not ready to flee a wildfire/disaster close to home, please make today the day you prepare your family and loved ones for the wor
Riley GettensAug 8, 20234 minBear activity - is this the new norm?When speaking to wildlife experts offline, I hear that the recent level of bear activity may very well be the norm moving forward. Bears are
Riley GettensMay 10, 20233 minUpdate: Clarifying the TUP granted for RV2023 08 08 update - accessory dwellings are not permitted in GWB. 2023 05 18 Today I asked the board to reconsider and revoke the...