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Ministry of Forests Wildfire Management Branch has announced a ban on campfires and all open burning effective at noon, July 29, 2010 for the Kamloops Fire Centre, including the North Okanagan Regional District.
Details are available at www.bcwildfire.ca
Extremely dry conditions pose a significant risk of both human and nature caused wildfires. Everyone is asked to stay alert and report any signs of fire promptly by calling Toll-Free 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
Two Sessions - Choose Either 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM or 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Please join Andrew and Bob from Site360 to review a summary of the input received to date and help direct us to the top priority issues for the Local Area Plan. New input is also welcome. The meetings will be a facilitated, interactive event where you can help us determine the priorities for the draft plan. The meeting will be held at the Kingfisher Hall.
Download Kingfisher Local Area Plan Interim Report: Issues Identification and Summary of Public Participation to Date - 260Kb PDF
Due to recent warm weather, water demands have increased significantly. Areas in the West Coldstream area that were temporarily switched to the East Kalamalka intake water source from Antwerp Springs are now on Duteau Creek source. The Duteau Creek and East Kalamalka Lake intake are both currently rated as “FAIR” therefore a “Water Quality Advisory” is in effect as directed by the Interior Health Authority. The water quality of Duteau Creek is described as colored, very soft and low alkalinity.
Click here to view affected areas - 25Kb PDF
Due to recent warm weather, water demands have increased significantly. Areas in the Middleton Mountain area that were temporarily switched to the Kalamalka Lake water source last fall are being returned to the Duteau Creek source which they normally received in the past. The Duteau Creek Water Quality is currently rated as “FAIR” therefore a “Water Quality Advisory” is in effect as directed by the Interior Health Authority.
Click here to view affected areas - 25Kb PDF
Two options have been proposed for the long term master plan for Polson Park - Polson Park Conceptual Redevelopment Plan Panels
For further information please contact the Regional District of North Okanagan at info@rdno.ca or 250.550.3700.
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) announces immediate Stage One Water Restrictions for all customers on the RDNO-GVW system.
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW), in conjunction with Interior Health Authority, advises that the Boil Water Notice has been DOWNGRADED to a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for ALL customers supplied by Duteau Creek.
Click here for more information - 70Kb PDF
The objective of the "Lake Watch" and "River Watch" programs is to encourage those who
follow the rules while enjoying safe boating to be part of the solution when
observing those who do not follow the same rules. The program is not designed
to be punitive but to be proactive by assisting the education of all boaters to
do so in a safe and responsible manner.
Click here for more information and Lake & River Watch Report Incident Reporting Form
The new Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2434, 2010 takes effect July 5th. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) Board of Directors adopted this Bylaw at their April 21st meeting. The Bylaw is a consolidation of four current solid waste management bylaws and regulates the use of, and sets the fees for the recycling and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) at RDNO Recycling and Disposal Facilities (RDFs).
View the Municipal Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2434, 2010 - 785 Kb PDF
This document is for reference purposes only - EBA Drought Management Plan dated March 14, 2007, was developed to recommend appropriate response measures and provide the framework for policies in the event of a water shortage.
Download the Drought Management Plan - 6.61MB PDF
The Regional District of North Okanagan has started a project to review the Electoral Area ‘D’ (Rural Lumby) and ‘E’ (Cherryville) Official Community Plan. For information, updates and your opportunity to participate please visit the Planning Projects section.
The Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water [GVW], the District of Coldstream [DOC] and the Interior Health Authority [IHA] are informing the residents living east of Murphy Road and Highway 6 that the “Boil Water Notice” has been downgraded to a “Water Quality Advisory”.
Those sensitive customers with weakened immune systems, the elderly, children, or anyone who wants additional protection should continue to boil the water for one (1) minute when using the water for drinking, washing fruit and vegetables, making beverages or ice and brushing teeth.
Click here for more information.
Effective February 15th, 2010, the Regional District of North Okanagan will require the submission of engineered structural drawings and B1 & B2 schedules, Schedule P and Certificate of Insurance for the entire building structure(s). This must be included with all Building Permit applications to construct residential, commercial and industrial buildings and substantial building additions within the Silver Star Mountain Resort in Electoral Area “C”.
The Duteau Creek Watershed Assessment (45Kb PDF) has been prepared for Greater Vernon Water in response to a requirement on its Operating Permit by Interior Health Authority under the Drinking Water Protection Act. Recommendations from the Assessment will be used to build one of the first Watershed Protection Plans in the Okanagan. Greater Vernon Water /RDNO staff, Stakeholders and Government Ministries will partner to develop and implement a Source Protection Plan in 2009.
 For more information contact: Renee Clark at renee.clark@rdno.ca
The results of the Electoral Area Residents Questionnaire were reported to the Board of Directors of the RDNO at the December 10, 2008 meeting. Click here to download the report (690Kb PDF).
The "Impact of Meat Inspection Regulation on Slaughter Capacity in the North Okanagan" report prepared for the North Okanagan Food Action Coalition is now available from the Social Planning Council website - see www.socialplanning.ca or follow these links:
Summary Report - 100Kb PDF Final Report - 200Kb PDF
Download a copy of the Pest Management Plan for Noxious Weeds - Invasive Plants (250Kb PDF). For more information on the Pest Management Plan visit the Noxious Weeds & Invasive Plants Program.
The Provincial Riparian Areas Regulations are now in effect as of March 31, 2006. This legislation will affect all lands near watercourses (lakes, creeks, wetlands, ponds, springs) and ravines.
Click here for more information.
The objective of this assessment is to develop and deliver a preferred and prioritized transportation infrastructure list along with project justification and rationale, as well as an assessment of potential funding mechanisms.
Download the entire Report - 1.5MB PDF or the Executive Summary - 160Kb PDF
Find out more about Open Burning Bylaw, Alternatives to Burning and Air Quality issues.
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