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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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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
Tonight - Two Public Information Meetings
Last update (sorry for the extra notifications). Thank you if you made it to the Soil Deposition PIM tonight. It was a great dialogue,...
Riley Gettens
Jan 12, 20231 min read
The 2023 RDOS Budget video is now available on YouTube. A live WebEx is scheduled for Thurs. Jan. 12
Video: 2023-2027 RDOS Budget presentation | Budget at first reading PowerPoint: RDOS Budget presentation for all participating members...
Riley Gettens
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Vacation Rental Survey is live.
Link to survey and background. In 2023, the Regional District Board will review the regulation of vacation rentals and discuss potential...
Riley Gettens
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Seeking Area "F" Advisory Planning Commission Volunteers
If you are interested in having a say on land use matters in Area "F", please consider volunteering for the Area "F" Advisory Planning...
Riley Gettens
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Two important meetings this week on Thursday, January 12.
RDOS Budget 2023 Public Information Meeting from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Link to log-in details. Public Information Meeting re: Area F Soil...
Riley Gettens
Jan 10, 20231 min read
2023 Draft Budget for public review
Two important meetings this week on Thursday, January 12: RDOS Budget 2023 Public Information Meeting from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Link to...
Riley Gettens
Jan 8, 20232 min read
AIM Roads and a warning to avoid any unnecessary travel over the coming days.
Thank you to everyone making calls to AIM about our roads. AIM can be reached at 1-866-222-4204. AIM's contract is with the Ministry of...
Riley Gettens
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Area "F" Update
2022 Dec. 07 Soil Removal and Deposition Bylaw Today you will receive a mail-out advising that the Public Information Meeting for Soil...
Riley Gettens
Dec 7, 20222 min read
Riley Gettens
Oct 18, 20220 min read
Update from last night's WildSafe discussion.
The takeaway from last night - the bear situation is up to us (the community) to manage. We live in a wildlife corridor. We will always...
Riley Gettens
Oct 13, 20222 min read
Reminder: Community Safety | Bear Aware tomorrow night - Wednesday, October 12 6pm-7:30pm
Hello, One of our local Conservation Officers and the RDOS Community Coordinator - WildsafeBC are hosting a community conversation this...
Riley Gettens
Oct 7, 20221 min read
Wildfire on PIB
Hello, the smoke on the west side of Greater West Bench is from a new fire on PIB near or around Blue Mountain. RDOS is not involved at...
Riley Gettens
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Speed Mitigation discussion with Minister Fleming at UBCM
2022 09 01 | Update Re: Resolution #1 Safety and Speed Mitigation Measures on Provincial Roads Yesterday, the Regional District received...
Riley Gettens
Sep 2, 20223 min read
Area "F" Update - Summary with links.
Hi all, I made some updates to past posts. Here is a summary with relevant links. Hope you are all well. As usual, please let me know...
Riley Gettens
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Soil Deposition Frustration in Greater West Bench
2022 09 22 - update The draft Greater West Bench Soil Deposition Bylaw is ready to be reviewed by the Ministry of Environment and the...
Riley Gettens
Sep 1, 20226 min read
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