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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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2024 Draft Budget Recap & Presentations
Hi all, The first reading of the 2024 draft budget took place on Thursday, January 18, 2024, allowing community consultation to...
Riley Gettens
Jan 23, 20243 min read
Communication from AIM re: upcoming winter event.
AIM Roads is prepared for the upcoming winter event, 10-20 cms forecasted. We are fully staffed and prepared to fully deploy our crews....
Riley Gettens
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Snow/ice Removal and Road Maintenance
Happy New Year all. I have received several emails, calls, etc., about the need for road maintenance in Area F and wanted to share the...
Riley Gettens
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Update on Snpinktn Forestry work in Faulder area.
2023 12 13 From Land and Resources Coordinator - Wildfire Risk Reduction Snpinktn Forestry with the Penticton Indian Band will be...
Riley Gettens
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Invasives Management Program - Pilot |Update
2024 02 17 - Update This pilot has been very well received and will continue (which means I have budgeted funds for the work). Thank...
Riley Gettens
Dec 20, 20233 min read
PUBLIC HEARING tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:00 am re: Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit (ESDP) Bylaw Amendments.
Public Hearing - general information PUBLIC HEARING The amendments are being sought in order to update policies and guidelines related to...
Riley Gettens
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Pumpkin Hunt - this week!
Please resigster at rdosrec@rdos.bc.ca
Riley Gettens
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Encampment on the west side of Highway 97 | update (not much new)
2024 FEB 08 Board Meeting The new RCMP Officer in Charge for Penticton is Beth McAndie, who presented to the board on Feb. 8, 2024. I...
Riley Gettens
Oct 12, 20233 min read
See you Friday night and Saturday afternoon! FireSmart Events for all of Greater West Bench
Registration 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 Gettens
Sep 29, 20231 min read
FireSmart Events for all of Greater West Bench
Mark your calendars - you've got a FREE FireSmart learning session (with pizza) and a FREE Mobil Chipping Event coming your way....
Riley Gettens
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Greater West Bench Chipping Event - October 14
The chipper will be in the Greater West Bench on Saturday, October 14. More information to come, but if you are trimming up and...
Riley Gettens
Sep 14, 20231 min read
KVR, 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 Gettens
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Quick response contains fire on West Bench
2023 08 31 Edits in red below Thank you, Wildfire Warning System volunteers (and everyone who called the fire in), BC Wildfire Service,...
Riley Gettens
Aug 19, 20235 min read
RDOS FireSmart team offers tips for what to pack in your grab-and-go bag
2023 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 Gettens
Aug 17, 20232 min read
If 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 Gettens
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Bear 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 Gettens
Aug 8, 20234 min read
Update: Clarifying the TUP granted for RV
2023 08 08 update - accessory dwellings are not permitted in GWB. 2023 05 18 Today I asked the board to reconsider and revoke the...
Riley Gettens
May 10, 20233 min read
Last day to complete the Citizen Survey
Please provide your feedback. Your input helps to direct where your tax dollars are spent. Link to survey .
Riley Gettens
May 5, 20231 min read
Chipper was delayed until Monday, April 24.
One of the chipping crew wasn't able to make it today. They will in the Greater West Bench area tomorrow. Registration for home...
Riley Gettens
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Chipper is coming tomorrow (Sunday). Still time to register.
Chipper will come to Greater West Bench on SUNDAY. Still time register below. Or, drop off your trimmings at the gravel lot beside the...
Riley Gettens
Apr 22, 20231 min read
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