On tap for discussion today at Regional District Board table Proposed Dock Regulations – Okanagan Basin Lakes Administrative Recommendation: THAT the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Okanagan Basin Lakes Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2862 proceed to first reading. Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek direction from the Board regarding […]
Mixed bag this week – showers, sun, warming trend
Turf’s up – at Bridge Park
The Steele report
Tuesday I went for a trip to Williams Lake with a friend to pick up a Shepherd pup. Five hundred seventy miles later I will tell you what I witnessed. We took a first time route for me, Kelowna to Kamloops. North on route five to Little Fort then over the mountain to Seventy Mile […]
Turtle Beach * could be re-named for injured Pelican
Update: Just received an update from Mr. P.’s release crew at 8:15 Wednesday. The release was successful and Mr. P. is back with his flock on Puntzi Lake! *** Endangered American white pelican to be reintroduced to his flock at Puntzi Lake in BC’s interior. The injuries suffered by the pelican led Wildlife Rescue to […]
Raisin’ the roof
New vehicle barn for Oliver/Osoyoss Search and Rescue at the airport
OK Falls creek – not of concern says RDOS
Some concern from creekside residents of OK Falls about rising spring runoff but RDOS says everything under control – unlike previous years of residential flooding. ODN observations of Shuttleworth Creek – made last weekend. Good flow but not unusual.
Wednesday drive bys
Below sign noticed by reader on Sumac Drive near the Golf Course. This is actually a sign authorized by Ag Safe BC – which advises anyone to phone the property owner prior to entering a working farm operation. Only one I have seen in a 5 mile radius of fruit orchards.