Welcome to the Our Area F blog.
We acknowledge that Area "F" of the RDOS is within the traditional, unceded territory of the syilx people in the Okanagan Nation.

SMWS - what happens if the referendum fails?

Thank you to those who attended the community meeting on September 10th. I have been asked a few times what will happen if the...

Riley Gettens

1 day ago1 min read

A public hearing was held on September 4 regarding OCP and Zoning amendments related to short-term rental regulations. Rather than a...

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1 day ago2 min read

2025-08-15 The board intended to set a referendum (vote) date at this Thursday's August 21 board meeting. However, the RDOS CAO and I...

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Aug 162 min read

2025 08 07 Today, the RDOS board approved a letter from the RDOS Chair to the province, emphasizing the urgency of the SMWS and...

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Aug 75 min read

The following information is from the District Manager of Okanagan Shuswap, Ministry of Transportation (MoTT). As far as resurfacing in...

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Jul 241 min read

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN INFORMATION RELEASE May 26, 2025 Curbside Collection cart deliveries begin June 2, 2025 ...

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May 282 min read

May 11, 2025 On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Province announced a water meter pilot grant as part of a larger water conservation initiative...

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May 113 min read

May 11, 2025 The following information has been mailed to Sage Mesa Water System ratepayers. Letters should arrive this week....

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May 112 min read

Please register your address and the chipper will come to you. There is no drop-off location. Thank you. Greater West Bench FireSmart...

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Apr 281 min read