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Rural Property Tax Notices
Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas will soon be receiving their 2021 Rural Property Tax Notices from the BC Government.
In the electoral areas the Province collects Rural Property Tax Notice payments while municipal governments directly collect the taxes for Regional District purposes from their...
Expanded Hours at Transfer Sites out Westside Road
July brings more waste disposal opportunities at Transfer Stations
It’ll soon be more convenient for some Central Okanagan West Electoral Area residents to dispose of their waste and recycling. Beginning July 1, additional operating hours will be available for customers using the RDCO transfer stations at Traders Cove and North Westside.
Environmental Services Manager...
Westside Post – May Edition
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Illegal Dumpsites
The forested areas surrounding our communities are NOT a place for crap you no longer want. Your crap is your crap please don't dump it in the bush, the gates of the transfer site or at the bus stop/notice boards. Chances are that if it's garbage to you everyone else will also...
Westside Post – April Edition
Media
Westside Post newsletter April edition- Electoral Area Director report
- RDCO news and notes
- RDCO program/services advertising
2021-2025 RDCO Financial Plan approved
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board has approved the 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan.
The 2021 RDCO budget totals just over $56.8-million compared with $57-million in 2020.
Board Chair Gail Given says, “This year’s budget is fiscally conservative and considers the realities of COVID-19. It addresses the pandemic challenges we’re still facing but...
Westside Post – March 2021
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North Westside Standing Committee – Workshop – Video Link Available
The second meeting of the North Westside Provincial Restructuring Planning Grant Committee met in a Workshop format (Documents & Workshop Video) to move forward by developing the NWCA's request for an in depth look into governance options and their associated costs into a motion for support and action from the...
Wood Stove Exchange Rebates Available
News Release
February 23, 2021
Wood Stove Exchange Rebates Available
Rebates of up to $400 are available for Central Okanagan residents that replace an old wood burning appliance with a newer, cleaner burning model.
There are six participating Central Okanagan retailers that will recycle your old stove and handle all the necessary paperwork for...
Upper Fintry Water Quality Advisory Removed
News Release
February 23, 2021
Upper Fintry Water Quality Advisory Removed
After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan has rescinded a Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Upper Fintry area of the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, Valley of the Sun water system in the Central Okanagan West Electoral...Comments Invited on RDCO 2021-2025 Financial Plan
News Release
February 22, 2021
Comments Invited on RDCO 2021-2025 Financial Plan
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is preparing its 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan. There are several ways that residents may learn about and comment on the fiscal priorities outlined in the budget.
Unlike municipalities, the regional district does not have one tax...
Water Quality Advisory for Upper Fintry Water Customers
News Release
February 17, 2021
Water Quality Advisory for Upper Fintry Water Customers
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for customers of the Upper Fintry area of the RDCO water system. The advisory affects approximately 50 customers serviced in the Upper Fintry portion of the Upper Fintry,...Upper Fintry Water Interruption Notice – Wed. February 17 – 9-Noon
News Release
February 12, 2021
Upper Fintry Water Interruption Notice A planned water service outage will affect some customers of the Upper Fintry area of the RDCO water system following the BC Family Day holiday weekend. RDCO Engineering Services staff will be doing maintenance on the Muir Road Pressure Reducing Valve on Wednesday, February 17...Power Outages
Just went out again briefly so make that end time 1132. Very short outages but... just enough to keep shutting everything down.
Had multiple power outages between 0930 and 1120. Don't know the cause BC Hydro had nothing on their web site. I was in a virtual meeting and found the loss of...
Dog Licenses in the North Westside – Due by end of the Month
Save on 2021 Dog Licenses
Whether you own a Labrador retriever, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua* or a loveable mutt, all Central Okanagan dog owners have until the end of February to save by renewing or purchasing a new dog license.
Those purchasing a new or renewing an existing dog license before February 28 will save...
NWFR – In the news
I only wish we could get this kind of media attention to the more pressing issues before the North Westside community. As I stated in my interview I am extremely disappointed with the travel decisions made by residents including the fire department members that chose to travel at this time. The risks...
Westside Post – February
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Hydro Outage for Westshore Area – Westshore Park
Sorry for the inconvenience. We've scheduled a power outage in your area and your electricity will be switched off temporarily. The work we're doing is necessary to provide the most reliable service possible and we'll restore your power as soon as we can. Scheduled...Here is the PSA for the Hydro Power Outage in Westshore
North Westside Standing Committee Meeting Today – Video Link Available
RDCO Newsletter to
North Westside
Good morning all We have created a webpage with information and links for the North Westside Provincial Restructure Planning Grant Standing Committee on the RDCO website – www.rdco.com/nwcommittee We will endeavour to keep this one-stop location for...Electoral Area – Communications Plan 2021
Electoral Area Communications StrategyHere are the links to the new communications strategy that RDCO Board is implementing to address the issues brought forward in the North Westside Services and Issues Report from 2017.
Kelowna Dailey Courier New effort to rebuild trust in remote Okanagan community
North Westside Standing...Power Outage – Wind Storm
UPDATE 10:37pm Back in the 21st Century power restored.
428pm Crews are on- site. It is trees on the lines and they are estimating power back on by 10:00pm. There are 1965 of us in this outage with many more outages still being addressed through out the region.
Looks like the North Westside is in ...
Fuel Management prescription in the Westshore Estates Area
Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction Project
Westshore may soon see the wildfire risk from adjacent lands reduced by a fuel management project. The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has initiated this Fuel Management Project with the intention of reducing the wildfire risk to Westshore Estates. This would offer...Wood Stove Exchange Program Survey
As we have so many wood burning heating units in the electoral area I thought I would make this available to residents wanting input. You might even win a $100. gift card.
Public Service Announcement
January 8, 2021
Cozy up with a survey to improve Central Okanagan wood stove exchange program
The Regional District of Central...
Westside Post January 2021
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