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Water Quality Advisory issued for residents served by the Falcon Ridge water system

Roll up your sleeves and take part in Community Cleanup Month this April.

Here's what you might have missed from the Regional Board.

As families and local governments continue to face rising costs, the plan emphasizes careful spending while maintaining the services residents rely on across the Central Okanagan.

There’s a moment on every trail when something around you asks for your attention – a burst of birdsong, the scent of pine warming in the sun, or the sudden quiet that falls when the wind shifts. These moments are small but powerful. They remind us that our parks are full of stories waiting to be noticed. Interpretation is how we help those stories come alive.

Residents from Lake Country to Peachland are encouraged to take part in the Regional Climate Resilience Strategy (RCRS) survey and help guide actions that reduce risk and strengthen preparedness across the region. Your input will support coordinated, region‑wide solutions that reflect local experiences and priorities.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is pleased to announce the return of pop-up recycling depots for residents in Lake Country and Peachland in 2026, supported by Recycle BC.

Rose Valley Regional Park is healing after the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire, and the signs of new life are already beginning to show. Over the last month, the Regional District of Central Okanagan Parks Services finished burning leftover wood piles from the fire. This helps prepare the land for new plants and trees to grow. As warmer weather arrives, you’ll start to see fire touched areas turning green again.

Meet Risti Lesperance, a dedicated and passionate Park Interpreter with RDCO Parks Services, who has been helping connect our community to nature for the past 15 years.