Monthly Archives: March 2022

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New North Westside fire chief resigns

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I received this notification from the RDCO regarding the most recent fire chief for the North Westside Fire Rescue. These turnovers are disappointing at best, I can only hope that we can secure the right person for our department as both the fire department and the community need this leadership position filled....
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2022-2026 RDCO Financial Plan approved

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The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Board has approved the 2022 – 2026 Financial Plan. RDCO Budget The 2022 RDCO operating budget totals just over $59-million, up 2.5% from 2021. Regional Board Chair Loyal Wooldridge says, “This year’s budget prioritizes the ongoing support needed for those recovering from last summer’s devastating White Rock Lake...
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RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction

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March 10, 2022 RDCO grant for FireSmart wildfire risk reduction The Regional District of Central Okanagan has been awarded a sizeable grant to assist it with FireSmart community projects. The $250,000 in funding is provided by the Government of British Columbia, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment Fund.  The...
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North Westside preparing for spring flooding

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Public Service Announcement March 8, 2022 Self-serve sand stations for North Westside  North Westside residents may proactively get started on preparing their properties in case of an emergency this spring. Self-serve sand and sandbag stations are available at two North Westside fire halls:
  • Killiney Beach main hall Station 101 – 514 Udell Road
  • Westside Road...
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White Rock Lake Wildfire – Recovery Plan Update

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Latest Update - March 03 2022
Initial White Rock Lake wildfire hazard assessments Information and presentations on two initial environmental and hazardous condition assessments done in the wake of the White Rock Lake wildfire are available for residents. The Regional Board was presented with the two assessments today.  One was done by the...
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