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Regional Board meeting highlights - Mar. 16

Financial Plan presentation and review

The Regional Board received a presentation on the RDCO’s draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan. It totals almost $61.5-million, which includes over $13.2-million in debt with the Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of local governments and the Okanagan Regional Library. The tax impact for the average property owner varies depending on location and services received from the regional district. Links to financial details is available atyoursay.rdco.com. Final...

Pop-up recycling depots return

The Regional District Waste Reduction Office is again hosting a series of pop-up recycling depots for residents in Lake Country and Peachland. They’re an opportunity for residents to drop off depot only recyclables such as Styrofoam, glass and soft plastics in their own communities.

Nine pop-up depots are slated for March through September: seven in Lake Country and two in Peachland. Similar events last year were well received in both communities.

Rae Stewart, Waste Reduction facilitator says...

Biofilter replacement at treatment plant

*Updated: Project timeline has been extended and work will continue until April 6

More odours than normal may be noticeable in the area around theWestside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Starting Friday, March 17 until  approximately March 28, new filter material will be installed in the Biofilter at the facility off Gellatly Road in West Kelowna. Wastewater treatment plants commonly use the open bed Biofilter to biologically treat odourous air that are collected throughout the wastewater...

Goats Peak Regional Park reopens

Goats Peak Regional Parkis open again for visitors following an investigation by the BC Conservation Officer Service. 

No recent cougar activity was identified during the latest check through the 63-hectare park by the Conservation Officer Service and the park is allowed to open. 

For safety reasons, the park located off Highway 97 south in West Kelowna was closed last Tuesday (Feb. 28) as Conservation Officers followed up on a recent report of a cougar sighting in the park.

All visitors to...

Wood stove exchange rebates

Rebates of up to $1,500 are available for Central Okanagan residents that recycle an old wood burning appliance and replace it with newer, cleaner burning technology. New incentive levels and a new bounty option are included in the rebate program along with increased incentives for Westbank First Nation members.

There are four participating Central Okanagan retailers that will help you recycle the old wood burner and handle all the necessary paperwork for the applicable rebate through the...