News & Notices

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) will begin construction of a washroom building on Okanagan Rail Trail on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Following the Okanagan Rail Trail Master Plan which…

As the weather begins to warm in the North Okanagan, the RDNO is starting to shift its focus towards preparing for the upcoming wildfire season. With this in mind, the RDNO is encouraging residents…

After a successful launch to the new Rural Economic Development Grant Program, electoral area directors have opened a second intake period for applications. The Program provides grants for projects…

The locations with sand and sandbags include: At the entrance to Crystal Sands Resort - 8192 Highway 97a Opposite the Mara Village Hall by the Rail Trail Grindrod Park, 6917 Vernon-Sicamous Hwy City…

The Lumby and District Fire Department has added a new bush truck to its fleet, which will serve the public in emergencies. The new truck is built to respond to wildland fires and is adaptable to…

The RDNO Board of Directors has delayed the implementation of the food scraps ban for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) organizations by six months to provide relief to North Okanagan…

With snowmelt and groundwater discharge causing high water levels on Kalamalka Lake, boaters are asked to be mindful of their wakes near the Okanagan Rail Trail and residents' properties. Keeping…

Trees along the RDNO section of the Okanagan Rail Trail and the Grey Canal trails have been illegally cut down in the past week. “It’s selfish to chop down healthy trees on public land, whether one…

The Shuswap – North Okanagan, Splatsin Secwepemc Nation Territory, British Columbia – Sunny days are seeing more people heading outside on local trails as a recreational option during the COVID-19…

Wildfire season is just around the corner and this risk should be of no surprise to residents of the Okanagan. "We live in a fire-prone ecosystem," says John Davies, RPF and Wildfire Management…