The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen has agreed to a deal between a private landowner and the crown that should end a long standing dispute in Kaleden. Here is an analysis of the issue by RDOS staff: In considering this proposal, Administration notes that the Electoral Area ‘D-1’ OCP contains a number of policies supportive of retaining […]
Archives for July 2014
Bonfire? Cooked apples?
There is a time for everything
Latest on recyling in South Okanagan
Question: Any problems with latest changes? In terms of curbside collection there have been very few issues. We ask that residents don’t place plastic bags, polystyrene foam packaging or glass in their blue bags at this time. Depots have been set up for these items at the Osoyoos Bottle Depot, J&C Bottle Depot and landfills. […]
Van Aller moves to Kelowna
School District No. 53 confirms that Mitch Van Aller, Director of Facilities, has accepted a position with School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) as the Director of Operations. Van Aller will start his new position in August. The Board wishes Mr. Van Aller all the best in his new position and thanks him for his […]
Updates on fires and alerts with RDOS
Apex Mountain Fire – Update # 2 0830hrs July 17, 2014 The fire has expanded to approximately 186 hectares. It is approx. 50% contained at 0700 this morning. The threat to Public Safety has not changed. The evacuation alert remains for the 13 previously identified properties. Jura Fire – Update # 1 0830hrs July 17, […]
Everyone wins
September 9-13, 2014 in Langley The community of Langley is host to this year’s BC Seniors Games, which will feature up to 4,000 athletes aged 55+ competing in 26 different events. The motto for the 2014 BC Seniors Games is “Everyone Wins”; this refers to all of the participants, volunteers, spectators, sponsors, businesses, and residents […]
Think about it
Drowning is almost always preventable. July 19-26 is National Drowning Prevention week – a week dedicated to reducing the number of water-related fatalities and near drowning incidents by raising awareness of safety around lakes, pools and rivers. As temperatures remain high across our region, many people are hitting the water to keep cool. Interior Health […]