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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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Wild Fire Warning System - ready for lower West Bench and Sage Mesa members.
Sept.16 - grass fire above Husula and Sage Mesa. Most likely due to illegal camping (to be confirmed). Fire Chief Watkinson reached out...
Riley Gettens
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Husula Fire Watch - auto-dial Wildfire Warning System.
July 6 edit - we now have volunteers for lower West Bench and Sage Mesa. For instructions on how to sign up, please click here. Husula...
Riley Gettens
Jun 28, 20213 min read
West Bench Fire, close call (again).
You've probably heard that there was a grass fire in Greater West Bench today. Thankfully neighbours reacted and crews arrive on the...
Riley Gettens
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Speeding in Greater West Bench and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI)
At the May 18 Board Meeting, we heard from Erik Lachmuth and Jeff Wiseman (MoTI) and I asked: "Why is MoTI not open to traffic calming...
Riley Gettens
Jun 13, 20214 min read
Can Greater West Bench vote in the Penticton By-election on June 19?
If you are: 18 or older on general voting day a Canadian citizen a resident of BC for at least six-months before the day of registration;...
Riley Gettens
Jun 13, 20211 min read
FireSmart Reminder
The best thing about being FireSmart is how easy it is. The homes that are prepared are the homes left standing. Thankfully, there are...
Riley Gettens
May 18, 20211 min read
We will begin to see the street sweeper today.
From AIM: AIMRoads is planning on having a sidecast broom working in and around the West Bench area starting hopefully today. For the...
Riley Gettens
May 13, 20211 min read
Happy News! Sickle Point is Saved
If you had pledge to help save Sickle Point (and I know many many Area F citizens did), you would have received the following email last...
Riley Gettens
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Cougar Warning from PIB - update
May 2 - no new information to share. Will update if I hear anything more. May 1, 2021 around 1:15 pm April 30, 2021 Update - a neighbour...
Riley Gettens
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Survey
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is preparing the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (PTR Master Plan). You’re...
Riley Gettens
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Happy Spring and time to FireSmart
March 29, 2021 update from ALERT (Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team) If you have pets or livestock wildfire concerns and you need a...
Riley Gettens
Mar 22, 20211 min read
2021 Budget
The budget is up for the third reading and adoption on March 18. You can find the latest budget information here. We are currently...
Riley Gettens
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Soil Removal and Deposition Bylaw
Currently, Greater West Bench does not have a bylaw to regulate soil removal or deposition. In 2019, I asked staff to develop a board...
Riley Gettens
Mar 9, 20211 min read
Wednesday, March 3 at 6pm Solar Energy Systems - Public Meeting
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be convening a Public Information Meeting regarding a series of amendments to...
Riley Gettens
Feb 21, 20211 min read
Area "F" Community Association?
Hello friends, I hope you are all staying well. So far this site has been used as a way for me to quickly and easily share information...
Riley Gettens
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Draft Budget 2021
Hello friends, The RDOS Board gave the first reading to the 2021 budget on Jan. 21. The second and third readings are still yet to be...
Riley Gettens
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Easy way to help fundraise for West Bench Elementary
The West Bench Elementary Parent Advisory Committee now has an account at J & C Bottle Depot located at 200 Rosetown Avenue. Please...
Riley Gettens
Feb 9, 20211 min read
Riley Gettens
Feb 9, 20210 min read
Small to Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant from the province.
How the program works Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available to small and medium sized B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19. An...
Riley Gettens
Feb 7, 20211 min read
Have your say in the Draft Greater West Bench Age-Friendly Plan tonight.
Draft Greater West Bench Age-Friendly Plan Virtual Presentation February 3, 2021 Time: 7:00pm – 8:05pm Description: Join the Regional...
Riley Gettens
Feb 3, 20211 min read
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