Mark Pendergraft recognized for long public service
Mark Pendergraft, the current chair of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), has been recognized for his 20 years of public service.
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Oliver arena rehab project now complete
The Oliver and District Arena Rehabilitation project’s primary work has been completed, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and the Town of Oliver have announced today (March 10).
Rick Knodel mourned by South Okanagan
Rural Oliver representative Rick Knodel died from health complications this morning, leaving friends and colleagues in shock and sadness.
MoTI approval process draws comparison to molasses
An Osoyoos property owner received sympathy and an extension for their application that is moving “slower than molasses in January.”
Anarchist Mountain forges new FireSmart ground
Coinciding with the Canada-wide Wildfire Preparedness Day, Anarchist Mountain held its 12th annual FireSmart Day recently building on its years of success by forging a path to the next level with community resiliency planning.
RDOS taking steps to address information inequality
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is taking steps to improve accessible communication during emergencies with a focus on sign language, closed and open captioning and subtitles.
Oliver approves funding for Secrest Hill campground
Oliver council has agreed to include $8,700 in the 2024 budget for funding of the Secrest Hill Agricultural Farmworkers Campground.
Pocket Guide
Pendergraft elected RDOS chair, Johansen hospital board chair
Elections were held at the inaugural Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors meeting at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 2.
Prepare Now for Spring Flood Risk in the Region
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) is reminding residents and property owners to begin preparing for spring freshet.
Survey is Important
Have your say on the future of emergency management in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
Osoyoos pathway improved
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has completed the majority of work on the Osoyoos Lake Pathway Improvement project and the pathway is now open to the public.
RDOS conducts survey about temporary use permits
The regional district wants to know what residents think about using temporary use permits to allow vacation rentals.
Pendergraft elected regional district chair again
Rural Osoyoos director Mark Pendergraft has been re-elected as regional district chair once again. The board held it elections during its inaugural meeting at Penticton Lakeside Resort on Nov. 10.
Free FireSmart assessments offered to stratas, manufactured homes
If you live in strata or manufactured homes, you can get a free FireSmart assessment courtesy of the regional district. The district (RDOS) is offering free wildfire hazard assessments to people living in these neighbourhoods, including gated communities.
Pocket Guide
Oliver Arena gets big funding for upgrade
The “little arena that could” in Oliver has just received $2.3 million in funding for a long-awaited rehabilitation project.
Permit fight ends but concerns remain for RDOS
Questions of procedure and precedent dominated the conversation among RDOS directors at their October 6 meeting when Grant Temple finally received his hard-fought approval for a temporary use permit (for a vacation rental) on Vaseux Lake.
Pendergraft seeks re-election as director
Regional director Mark Pendergraft is relying on many years of experience as he seeks re-election in Area A.
New rail kiosks highlight KVR
New trail kiosks north and south of Oliver have been installed to highlight rail history and biodiversity.
Inmates help upgrade camp
Inmates from Okanagan Correctional Centre have joined forces to upgrade the Secrest Hill agriculture worker’s campground near Oliver.
Regional directors debate noise bylaw
Not all regional directors are happy to adopt a noise bylaw that can use a decibel meter to...
Lost and injured hiker rescued on Anarchist
A hiker required airlifting off Anarchist Mountain on the morning of March 15 after a long night spent with the search and rescue members who tracked her down.