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Water Quality Advisory for Falcon Ridge
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 01:24 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a Water Quality Advisory for residents served by the Falcon Ridge water system.
Approximately 60 properties connected to the Falcon Ridge system off Highway 33 are affected.
Increased turbidity in the Mission Creek water source from the annual snowpack melt – known as freshet – has resulted in water quality that might impact children, the elderly or those with weakened immune systems. Interior Health has been consulted and roadside sign notices...
Regional Board meeting highlights - May 4, 2023
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 02:01 PM
2022 Financial Statements The Regional Board and Regional Hospital District Board approved the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. Approval of the 2022 financial statements is required to be completed no later than May 15th of the subsequent year to comply with Provincial legislation — Section 167 of the Community Charter.
Updated Development Bylaws The Regional Board approved a new Development Procedures Bylaw, Fees and Charges Bylaw and Building Bylaw. These bylaws were...
Gordon underpass closed along Mission Creek Greenway
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2023 10:54 AM
Rising water levels forced the closure of Gordon Drive bridge south underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan urges visitors to respect any barricades and closure signs posted at these locations as they will remain closed until waters recede. We are closely monitoring other underpasses and sections along the Mission Creek Greenway as the BC River Forecast Centre indicates that creeks are expected to rise due to rainfall over the weekend.
Pedestrians and...
Central Okanagan hosts Canada’s 3rd Nocturnal Preserve
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 09:15 AM
A more than 400-hectare Central Okanagan regional park has been proclaimed a Nocturnal Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park joins Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area (Saskatchewan) and Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area (Foothills, Alberta) as Nocturnal Preserves.
The Society says a Nocturnal Preserve is an area in which artificial lighting is very limited and strictly controlled, and efforts to engage...
Casorso underpass along Mission Creek Greenway closed
Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2023 12:24 PM
Rising water levels forced the closure of Casorso Road bridge underpass along the Mission Creek Greenway.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan urges visitors to respect any barricades and closure signs posted at these locations as they will remain closed until waters recede. We are closely monitoring other underpasses along the Mission Creek Greenway as the BC River Forecast Centre indicates that creeks are expected to rise due to rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
Pedestrians and cyclists are...
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