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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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Riley Gettens
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Vehicle Count for Bartlett and West Bench Drives.
Hi all, I asked MOTI to conduct a vehicle count to see if Bartlett Drive could be reclassified to access more responsive or frequent...
Riley Gettens
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Save the Date - FireSmart landscaping and ecology presentation - February 16
City and RDOS host online FireSmart landscaping and ecology presentation (Penticton, BC – January 13, 2022) – The City of Penticton and...
Riley Gettens
Jan 13, 20222 min read
Happy New Year, Area "F"
Here is the link to the 2022 Budget as it stands at first reading. Every other page is blank due to a scanning issue. If you look at...
Riley Gettens
Dec 15, 20211 min read
Public Feedback wanted
Metal Storage Containers Zoning Review - project information and feedback form (due. Dec. 31) can be found here. Greater West Bench...
Riley Gettens
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Reminder: GeoTechnical Review | Public Information Meeting | Dec. 7 at 7:00pm
A follow up item from the Area "F" OCP was to update the geotechnical review of Greater West Bench. That study has now been completed and...
Riley Gettens
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Today from 2 - 5 pm - Mariposa Park Development Plan Community Engagement Event
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) in partnership with CTQ Consultants will be hosting a community engagement event for...
Riley Gettens
Oct 18, 20213 min read
Update: 106 Unit proposal at 625 Highway 97 - rezoning denied
October 21, 2021 This felt much more like a regional discussion rather than an Area "F" issue simply due to the location of the project. ...
Riley Gettens
Oct 16, 20213 min read
Update: Yellow tags on some garbage bins
Update: October 19 The RDOS has been advised by its service provider, Waste Connections Canada (WCC), that curbside garbage carts are...
Riley Gettens
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Update from our volunteer Local FireSmart Representative, Margaret and Riley
Thank you to those who attended the FireSmart 101 presentation on Tuesday, October 12. It was a small turn out but a great start. Thank...
Riley Gettens
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Floodplain Re-engagement Project Volunteer Opportunities
If interested, please see the contact information below. Thank you.
Riley Gettens
Oct 6, 20211 min read
West Bench FireSmart Events - Fall 2021
Updated: October 8 - roaming chipper. The best thing about FireSmart is how easy it is to get started West Bench FireSmart Events – Fall...
Riley Gettens
Sep 27, 20211 min read
Cougar Sighting - Mount Nkwala
A neighbour has reported a cougar sighting on Mount Nkwala. The cougar was showing signs of stalking. Another neighbour has reported...
Riley Gettens
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Update on 2002 West Bench Drive - zoning amendment
to allow for retail (thrift store) use. Update: October 21, 2021 The board voted 8-to-1 to rescind the amendment to the bylaw to allow...
Riley Gettens
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Mariposa Park Development Plan Survey
To complete the online survey, please visit the RDOS Regional Connections interactive website. Submissions will be accepted until 4:30 pm...
Riley Gettens
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Young bear cub on its own in West Bench area.
There have been a few sightings of a young cub in its own in the West Bench Area. Last sighting that I know about was this morning in...
Riley Gettens
Aug 30, 20212 min read
Skaha Creek Fire - Updates
INFORMATION RELEASE Monday, August 30, 2021 1:30 pm EOC Update: RDOS is monitoring Skaha Creek Fire _____________________________________...
Riley Gettens
Aug 21, 20211 min read
RCMP Q2 Report, 529 Garage and Selby Park speed limit.
The RCMP attended our Board meeting on August 19. Calls from Area "F" for service are down quite a bit from last year (39 compared to 67...
Riley Gettens
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Notice of Upcoming Bridge Closure
August 24, 2021 update: I've had a few calls suggestion that if the gravel trucks did not use the bridge, we wouldn't need to repair them...
Riley Gettens
Aug 20, 20215 min read
2002 West Bench Drive - Rezoning Process update - Public Hearing
September 15 - update Public Hearing set for September 28 at 7:00 pm. Please attend and have your voice heard. If you can not attend -...
Riley Gettens
Aug 4, 20211 min read
Public Information Meetings
Next week is a busy week for Public Information Meetings in Area "F". Tuesday, August 10 - proposed rezoning for 2002 West Bench Drive...
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