1. Keith Culver, Professor UBCO in Kelowna and Dr. Gerry Karr, president of the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Coalition spoke to directors today appealing for $50 thousand to set up an information and research hub in Kelowna that would utilize students to collect data on health status in the region. The RDOS has already budgeted […]
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RDOS briefs
Linda Larson, MLA and Dan Ashton MLA spoke with RDOS directors this morning to update board members on a number of issues in the news and to answer questions: Director Allan Patton asked if a pilot project could be funded for farmworker transport between Loose Bay and the orchards and fields below in the valley […]
Moving day for theatre seating
Picture of dome at theatre. Theatre seating that has been in storage for many months began the move today to the new facility.
Thinking of Baldy? – Here’s a few answers
“We have been working ceaselessly to overcome the challenges immediately before us in order to get open for the season. While we do intend to open this season, it pains us deeply to announce that we will definitely not be able to fund and complete our maintenance and certifications on the lifts in time to […]
Director Patton tries to cut the RDOS budget
Rural Area C Director Allan Patton this afternoon attempted to get the Regional District to cut the proposed budget by $44,000 but failed to get that rubber stamped. Director Patton told the RDOS board that his budget for rural costs was to high (increase of 10.35%) and sought to have the Heritage joint function reduced […]
RDOS budget bylaw receives first reading
An extended process of deliberation, review and public consultation kicked off in a big way this afternoon as the Regional Board gave first reading to a proposed 2014 operating budget bylaw. “The Board has had several looks at the budget, especially at new services and program changes suggested by our administrative team,” said Board Chair […]
Unforgettable
Photo by Susanne James I receive a lot of pictures in a year – this photograph a great one. BUT if I have forgotten a shot you sent in let me know. Once in a while I do forget.
High school band joins TEN elementary concert for 2014
Thanks to principal David Foster and SOSS Music Teacher Lisa Ante Photos by Leza Macdonald