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Take action against invasive weeds this summer
Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 02:16 PM
As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, it's crucial to be aware of the invasive weeds threatening our beautiful landscapes. An invasive weed is defined as a plant introduced from other regions or countries. These plants grow rapidly and can negatively impact humans, animals, livestock, agriculture, horticultural crops and natural ecosystems.
In the Central Okanagan, the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s invasive weeds enforcement program operates between April 1 to...
Office closure for the May long weekend
Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 01:32 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan will be closed Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day. Our office will reopen to serve you at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20.
- During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems or parks should be directed to 250-868-5299.
- Online payments, can be may be made online at rdco.com/payments.
- Regular curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will take place on the holiday and the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre,...

Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park salvage harvesting begins
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 03:48 PM
Wildfire recovery begins in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park with salvage harvesting operations scheduled from May 13 to June 27, 2025, to remove hazardous trees from areas affected by the Grouse Complex wildfire. Currently, the park remains closed. Trail restoration in the park will follow with the goal of reopening the park this summer.
Visitors to the North Glenmore Dog Park are asked to use the south parking lot during this time. The north parking area will be closed to accommodate heavy...
Temporary trail closure at Mission Creek Regional Park
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 02:35 PM
A section of the Soopollalie Trail in Mission Creek Regional Park will be temporarily closed, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This closure will affect the portion of the Soopollalie Trail upstream (east) of the Cottonwoods Bridge. The remainder of trails at Mission Creek Regional Park will remain unaffected.
The closure will allow crews to complete required geotechnical assessments at the future site of a bridge crossing. Visitors are asked to obey signage and worker direction...
Boil Water Notice continues for Westshore Estates water system
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 12:01 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is reminding residents served by the Westshore Estates water system in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area that a Boil Water Notice remains in place. RDCO staff continue to actively investigate, test and monitor the water system.
The Boil Water Notice, issued on April 11, 2025, remains in effect due to elevated algae levels and high turbidity in Okanagan Lake. These water quality issues may be partly caused by soil instability following the...