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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.
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One-year trial: pause on RDOS-managed recreation in Electoral Area "F"
Hi all, I’ve had a few emails on the Area “F” recreation pause, so here is a link to the original pos t from February 18, 2025, and a...
Riley Gettens
Mar 295 min read
Ministry of Transportation and Transit update
Highway 97 will be resurfaced through the Ministry’s Regional Resurfacing Team this spring between Trout Creek and Bentley Rd. They will...
Riley Gettens
Mar 281 min read
Area "F" Updates (STR, 2025 Budget, Recreation, SSMHU)
Tonight from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Short-Term Rental Public Information Meeting 2025 Budget Highlights for Area F Here is a link to the...
Riley Gettens
Feb 183 min read
RDOS Draft Budget 2025 presentations and roadshow. Area "F" will be presented in person at the RDOS office this Saturday, Jan. 18 or online on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Saturday, January 18: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Penticton 101 Martin St.: RDOS boardroom (Areas “D”, “E”, “F”, “I”) Online: Wednesday,...
Riley Gettens
Jan 143 min read
Sage Mesa Water Project Page update and Curbside Collection reminder
Hi all, The Sage Mesa Water Project Page has been updated with citizen Q&As. Through the site, you can also submit your questions...
Riley Gettens
Dec 7, 20241 min read
Sage Mesa Water System
Thank you to all who attended the Oct. 30 Sage Mesa Water System meeting. For more information, please see the Sage Mesa Water...
Riley Gettens
Dec 1, 20241 min read
Greater West Bench Curbside Collection Open Houses and update.
Please visit the Regional Connections Project Page - there is a great two-and-a-half-minute video that provides an easy-to-understand...
Riley Gettens
Nov 17, 20242 min read
Reminder: Greater West Bench Chipping Event
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Please register for the chipper to come to your property. There is NO DROP OFF location.
Riley Gettens
Oct 10, 20241 min read
RDOS & the Sage Mesa Water System - role clarity.
The information below is from an RDOS Sage Mesa Water System Fact Sheet shared with ratepayers in 2019. The R&K Chapman, Joint Partner...
Riley Gettens
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Sage Mesa Water System Acquisition Update
October 3, 2024, Board Report and YouTube of the board's discussion (scroll to -51 to get to the start of this particular discussion)....
Riley Gettens
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Greater West Bench Chipping Event
Please register for the chipper to come to your property. There is NO DROP OFF location.
Riley Gettens
Oct 2, 20241 min read
GWB, that was and continues to be quite a day.
Evacuation Alert has been issued for Westhills Drive and the Forsyth Drive area of West Bench. Orange = Alert. Link to map and more...
Riley Gettens
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Wild Fire Warning System
An important reminder today along West Bench Drive of just how easily a fire can start and spread. Thank you to the City of Penticton...
Riley Gettens
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Sage Mesa Water System Engineering and Financial Assessment - links
2024 07 25 The board accepted the Sage Mesa Water System assessments today. These high-level reports are required for staff to pursue...
Riley Gettens
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Faulder & Meadow Valley Update - Invasive Plant Info Session and Water System Recap.
INVASIVE PLANT INFORMATION SESSION - JULY 3 FAULDER WATER SYSTEM Thank you to all who attended the Faulder Water System meeting on June...
Riley Gettens
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Q & A - Curbside Waste Collection - Fee Increase - July 2025
The RDOS's current curbside collection contract expires on June 30, 2025. At the June 13 Board Meeting, the RDOS board awarded Waste...
Riley Gettens
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Reminder for Faulder Water System Ratepayers. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm tomorrow, June 12.
Attention Faulder Water System Ratepayers, please mark your calendar. Thank you and see you there. For more info on the Faulder Water...
Riley Gettens
Jun 11, 20241 min read
Faulder Water System Meeting
Attention Faulder Water System Ratepayers, please mark your calendar. Thank you and see you there. For more info on the Faulder Water...
Riley Gettens
May 29, 20241 min read
Riley Gettens
May 9, 20240 min read
Copy of FireSmart Rebates and Greater West Bench Chipping Event - Tuesday, May 21
Funds are still available in the FireSmart rebate program for Area F. Please visit this site for details on how to apply for the rebate,...
Riley Gettens
May 9, 20241 min read
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