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Trespassing poses safety risk in Rose Valley Regional Park with active tree falling
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 11:50 AM
Residents and the public should be aware of the second phase of work underway to continue the removal of danger trees in Rose Valley Regional Park along maintained trails.
Until November 22, 2024, a contracted crew will be falling marked trees in Phase Two of wildfire recovery efforts for the trails damaged by the 2023 McDougall Creek Wildfire.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan reminds residents that the park remains closed and asks that the public remain out of the park and obey all...
RDCO urges safe disposal of household hazardous waste
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 08:20 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is urging residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste properly and safely.
Hazardous waste can include batteries, paints, solvents, pesticides, and electronics. Look for labels indicating danger, poison, caution, or warning.
Improper disposal of hazardous waste poses significant risks to collection, depot and landfill workers and the environment. Hazardous materials can cause fires, explosions and contamination of soil and water,...
OKGo Marketing Campaign earns an EDAC 2024 Marketing Canada Award
Posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2024 11:54 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Economic Development Commission (COEDC) and partners, Accelerate Okanagan and Tourism Kelowna, won an Economic Developers Association of Canada’s (EDAC) 2024 Marketing Canada Award for their OKGo Marketing Campaign in the Community Collaboration category. The EDAC award program is open to organizations that promote Canada to improve the economic well-being of Canadians.
The OKGo campaign was created through a partnership between the COEDC, Accelerate...
Plenty of time for yard waste cleanup
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2024 09:55 AM
Now that Halloween is over and November has arrived, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) reminds residents that they still have time to take advantage of curbside yard waste collection, which runs until the end of December.
Bi-weekly fall yard waste pickup ends Tuesday, December 31 this year. That is the last day in the Central Okanagan for the curbside yard waste pickup program until collection resumes March 3, 2025.
Residents are reminded to put yard waste out for collection by 7...
Seasonal use dog program returns to Kaloya and Kopje Regional Parks
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:02 PM
Between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, dogs and their owners will again have their choice of two paw-some regional parks for seasonal use. The program increases year-round access to parks where dogs are not usually permitted and aligns with the Regional District board strategic priorities.
During this time, the RDCO allows off-leash use in Kopje Regional Park and on-leash use in Kaloya Regional Park, with the exception of the beach and playground areas.
Owners must pick up after their dogs in...
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