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Rdos 2017
FLOOD WATCH 2017: South Okanagan lakes, rivers on the rise; flooding real possibility
PENTICTON – With Okanagan Lake rising as much as three centimetres a day, the regional…
More flooding possible for South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory that includes…
Flooding issues continue in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre reports localized flooding in…
UPDATE: Boil water notice for Sage Mesa
PENTICTON – The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has issued a boil water notice for…
Flood conditions accelerating with heavy rain, warmer temperatures in South Okanagan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – Last night’s heavy rain has combined with warmer temperatures and an accelerating snowmelt…
Regional board puts the brakes on proposal to reduce free yard waste
PENTICTON – Regional directors put the brakes on a staff recommendation to reduce the amount…
New senior management hire at the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District
PENTICTON – The regional district has filled a senior management vacancy with the recent hiring…
Crime stats up across regional district in first quarter
PENTICTON – Crime appears to be on the rise in the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District,…
Landfill fees on the rise in the regional district
PENTICTON – Landfill fees are going up in the regional district. Effective May 1, fees…
Garbage pickup could be changing in the regional district
PENTICTON – The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District will be testing the public appetite for a cart-based…
Regional district’s new financial officer comes with experience
PENTICTON – The regional district’s new financial officer brings a wealth of experience to the…
Little interest shown in regional budget as directors approve tax increases
PENTICTON – Few taxpayers in the regional district had issues with this year’s budget, if…
Director concerned about odours at proposed regional district composting site
PENTICTON – The most preferred site for a new organic waste composting facility would be…
New public works manager at regional district
PENTICTON – The regional district has found a new public works manager. Regional District of…
Concerns raised over lack of cellular coverage along Highway 3 west of Princeton
PENTICTON – Residents in the East Gate area want to see improved cell coverage along…