The Vernon Morning Star article North Westside residents not satisfied with district refer to the findings in the North Westside Service & Community Issues - Final Report delivered to the RDCO Board on Monday October 23.
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Halloween Treats / Soccer End of Year Fireworks
North Westside residents are now able to enjoy Westshore Park and the Sports Field. Here is the Fireworks celebrating end of season for our local soccer league the Westside Wolf Pack.
Here is a short clip of the park common area and sports field with the lighting.
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Union of British Columbia Municipalities – U.B.C.M. Conferance
I attended the Annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention in Vancouver from September 25 - 29 2017. This is an annual opportunity for local elected officials to network with each other as well as our Provincial counterparts from across British Columbia. As well as the networking opportunities there are many Study...
Westside Post – September Edition
North Westside – Services & Issues Survey – Please Complete
North Westside Services Review
The RDCO has hired a consultant to conduct an independent review of the services provided to communities in the North Westside. The survey and accompanying documents have been prepared by EcoPlan International associate, Paul Siggers.
Who should take this survey?
"All seasonal and permanent residents of the North Westside Communities that...
Killiney Beach Water Interruption … Thursday July 20
Killiney Beach Water Interruption
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises Killiney Beach water system customers of a planned water interruption. This is necessary to replace a water-main above Westside Road. The work is scheduled for this Thursday, July 20th from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Time water service is restored is estimated and...Lake Level / Debris Removale & Evacuation Order Lifted
The level of Okanagan Lake was recorded as 342.703 m above sea level on July 18, down 1.1 centimeters from July 17.
Final Evacuation Orders Lifted for Okanagan Lake Flooding
Evacuation Orders have been rescinded for five properties in the Killiney Beach area of the Central Okanagan...Latest Beach Videos – Post Flooding
Here is what Killiney Beach looks like from behind the barricades.
RDCO announced yesterday that Killiney Beach Park and the boat launch will not be opening for this summer season. I am getting many calls and emails from residents expressing their disappointment and dissatisfaction with the response from...Power Outage – Westside Road
The power was out again along Westside Road in the Central Okanagan Regional District. The reported cause was a wire down and the power was out from approximatly 7:30 pm and came back on at 11:45 pm. Hopefully when the three phase feed from the north is completed this stretch of Westside...
Updated Regional Park Status – News Release
Looks like Killiney beach will not be opening for this summer season. Application is being made for disaster mitigation money as this comes as 80 cent dollars so we as a community would pay 20% of the rehabilitation costs. This work would not...
Killiney / Westshore Drinking Water Quality
I have received inquiries from several residents on the Killiney Beach and Westshore water systems about a"funny" smell somewhat like grass (the lawn variety). I passed these concerns onto RDCO and they have responded to that inquiry. Below is that response:
Director Carson,
RDCO...
Director Carson,
RDCO...
Large Debris Clean Up on Local Lakes
Here is the most current information from RDCO on the post flood clean-up of the material deposited along the Okanagan Lake shoreline. If you want to keep it mark it "Do Not Remove" otherwise let it go. Please do not dump material you don't want in the forest behind our community ......
Shoreline/Dock Debris Clean-up
I Requested information on shoreline flood debris clean-up and disposal of the dock and natural debris left on the beaches throughout the Electoral Area ... and received a prompt and professional response. Please don't dump this material in the bush behind our community it is a huge fire hazard to all of us.
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Killiney Beach Water Advisory – Lifted
July 10, 2017
Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Killiney Beach
A Water Quality Advisory has been lifted for customers of the Killiney Beach water system.The lifting of the Advisory by the Regional District of Central Okanagan was made in
consultation with Interior Health.
RDCO Communications...
Camp Fire Ban
July 6, 2017
Campfire Ban across Central Okanagan Regional District
With the Extreme Fire Hazard, starting tomorrow, all campfires will be prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas. The ban begins at noon Friday, July 7th and will remain in effect...Killiney Beach Flooding – Update
Finally I got a chance to go for a walk through Killiney Beach to see where we are at as the water slowly goes down.
Here is the link to the Killiney Beach - July 3 2017 I also shot some video of the waterfront north of the gate.
There is major restoration...
Westside Post – July Issue
Come Celebrate Canada Day
The North Westside Community will be celebrating Canada Day at Westshore Park from 12 -4 pm. Free BBQ, live music from the local musicians and games for the kids. Come join your neighbours in Canada's 150th Birthday Party....
(Governance) Process Proceeds – Vernon Morning Star
June 28 2017 Morning Star article North Westside process proceeds is the latest media on the search for governance for the North Westside. Again the only question asked " Is the North Westside financially capable of self-governance, or not?" Instead we get another service review to provide us with the very information the...
Governance & RDCO Wage Disclosure
The independent consultant firm has been selected by a three member RDCO management team. Again this decision was made with no input from myself or the community paying for the process. The Board with the exception of the three Kelowna Board Representatives supported this selection of the consultant. Here are the
Another Power Outage for North Westside
Woke up with no power this morning. The BC Hydro Outage Site said that it went out at 5:55 and that crews were on route. Makes it difficult to get going in the morning but nothing new for our community ... price of being rural I suppose.
Just came back on at 7:44...