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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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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


Come by until 12:00 pm
Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, donuts, and muffins are available until noon! Come to West Bench Elementary this morning to learn about...
Riley Gettens
Apr 22, 20231 min read


Today! Earth Day Celebrations and FREE Chipping with Coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts!
The mobile chipper will come to your home for free! Register here.
Riley Gettens
Apr 22, 20231 min read


Tomorrow: Earth Day Celebrations and FREE Chipping on Saturday, April 22, 2023
The mobile chipper will come to your home for free! Register here.
Riley Gettens
Apr 21, 20231 min read


Earth Day Celebrations and FREE Chipping on Saturday, April 22, 2023
The mobile chipper will come to your home for free! Register here.
Riley Gettens
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Copy of Earth Day Celebrations and FREE Chipping on Saturday, April 22, 2023
The mobile chipper will come to your home for free! Register here.
Riley Gettens
Apr 13, 20231 min read


Earth Day Celebrations and FREE Chipping on Saturday, April 22, 2023
The mobile chipper will come to your home for free! Register here.
Riley Gettens
Apr 13, 20231 min read


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Apr 5, 20230 min read


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Mar 24, 20230 min read


Soil Deposition Bylaw is now adopted.
The Greater West Bench soil deposition bylaw was adopted yesterday. Please visit the project page for more details. If you have...
Riley Gettens
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Last chance to fill out the vacation rental survey. Survey closes tomorrow.
Link to survey and background. In 2023, the Regional District Board will review the regulation of vacation rentals and discuss potential...
Riley Gettens
Feb 14, 20231 min read


RDOS Budget Update
Hello Area F, On Wednesday evening, RDOS CFO Jim Zaffino and I presented the Area F budget via WebEx and in person at the RDOS main...
Riley Gettens
Feb 14, 20233 min read
RDOS Emergency Program Review
Please complete the RDOS Emergency Program Review online survey on the RDOS Regional Connections interactive website. The survey closes...
Riley Gettens
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Tonight: Tuesday, February 7 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm RDOS Budget Information Meeting
Jim Zaffino, RDOS Manager of Finance, will join me at the RDOS Main Office at 101 Martin Street, Penticton, to host a public meeting and...
Riley Gettens
Feb 7, 20231 min read


RDOS Emergency Program Review
Please complete the RDOS Emergency Program Review online survey on the RDOS Regional Connections interactive website. The survey closes...
Riley Gettens
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Introducing Area F's new APC Members
At yesterday's board meeting, the following Area F citizens were appointed by the board to be part of the Area F Advisory Planning...
Riley Gettens
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Area "F" focused Budget Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Jim Zaffino, RDOS Manager of Finance, will join me at the RDOS Main Office at 101 Martin Street, Penticton, to host a public meeting and...
Riley Gettens
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Vacation Rentals - reminder to have your say via the survey.
Link to survey and background. In 2023, the Regional District Board will review the regulation of vacation rentals and discuss potential...
Riley Gettens
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Advisory Planning Commission
If you are interested in being a part of the Advisory Planning Commission, please have your application in by 4:00 pm tomorrow (Tuesday,...
Riley Gettens
Jan 23, 20231 min read
The transfer of the Sage Mesa Water System to the RDOS passes a second significant step.
1. In December 2022, the Sage Mesa Water System owners signed an agreement expressing interest and conditions precedent to transfer...
Riley Gettens
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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