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Central Okanagan open burning season delayed
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 01:52 PM
The start of open burning in the Central Okanagan is being delayed.
Local fire chiefs for Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Regional District of Central Okanagan and West Kelowna have agreed to hold off issuing any outdoor burning permits due to the ongoing fire danger. Fire chiefs continue to monitor conditions and will reevaluate issuing outdoor burning permits in mid-October. Residents are encouraged to report anyone who is illegally burning by calling the Regional Fire Dispatch Centre at...
Fall arrives in your Regional Parks
Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 09:02 AM
Everything you need to know about what’s happening in your Regional Parks is available in the new online edition of the RDCO parks program guide.
The six-page colour guide is available anytime online at rdco.com/parksguide and has everything you need to know about all the activities, events and programs in our Regional Parks through the fall months. Events, art-inspired programs, guided hikes and more are also conveniently listed in the online month-by-month RDCO calendar.
Highlights this autumn...
WQA removed for Killiney Beach water system
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 01:58 PM
After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Killiney Beach water system that were impacted by an emergency water service outage which, started September 14, 2023.
Approximately 50 properties were affected by this work including:
- Kildare Way
- Westside Road (9564, 9574, and 9584)
- Killarney Way (305, 309, 313, 319, and 325)
- Hodges Road (9514, 9524, 9534, 9544, and 9554)
- Blaney Place
Water sample...
Advancing reconciliation through good governance
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 03:08 PM
Loyal Wooldridge, RDCO Board Chair, Dr. Tim Raybould and Jordan Coble, WFN Councillor (from left to right).
Elected officials and senior staff from Westbank First Nation (WFN) and the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) convened today for a half-day forum dedicated to advancing reconciliation and strengthening the collaborative relationship between the two governments.
“In this era of reconciliation, Westbank First Nation acknowledges the paramount significance of enhancing our...
Traders Cove Transfer Station expands hours for wildfire-affected communities
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 09:10 AM
Beginning Friday, Sept. 15 the Traders Cove Transfer Station will reopen after closing due to the McDougall Creek wildfire and has expanded its operation temporarily as cleanup begins for residents in the wildfire-affected community.
The facility, located at the junction of Westside Road and Bear Lake Main Road, will be open extended hours this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on September 15, 16, and 17.
Extended operating hours are designed to give residents additional...
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