The Regional District of Okanagan and Similkameen (RDOS) budget was presented to both Oliver and Osoyoos councils last week, which spelled increases in taxes for both Area A (rural Osoyoos) and Area C (rural Oliver).
Oliver has seen an uptick in over-all crime stats, but for the most part the numbers are small. If you go from one stolen bike to two that represents a 100 per cent increase. I urge everyone to keep that in mind.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors voted in favor of amendments to the five-year financial plan, which included additional money for Area C, Oliver, and Area A.
Parks and recreation services in Oliver will transition back to the town at the end of the year, resulting in the dissolution of the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society.
Despite a recommendation to deny, the regional district has instead approved a temporary use permit for a vacation rental in rural Oliver.
While the RDOS is reminding property owners to prepare for potential flooding, regional directors in Oliver and Osoyoos aren’t too worried yet.
“Now is the time to prepare if you live in vulnerable areas, on or near floodplains within the RDOS, or if you have previously experienced spring flooding.”
Don’t want that old mattress or couch anymore? Put it on the curb for pickup.
“No one was hit as hard as we were.”
The plan is to add a second floor to the existing hall and upgrade the heating and power system.