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Holiday Office Closures at City of West Kelowna
December 18, 2017 - 1:18 PM

Happy holidays from the City of West Kelowna.

Our administrative offices will be closed Christmas Day through New Year’s Day, but emergency and essential services will be provided during this time. Those offices that will be closed are:
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Feb. 4 to 11
February 05, 2016 - 10:00 AM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Jan. 28 to Feb. 4
January 28, 2016 - 5:00 PM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Jan. 21 to 28
January 21, 2016 - 11:48 AM
Make sure your address is easily seen from the street
January 28, 2015 - 10:05 AM

Seconds count when responding to emergency calls. But something that’s sometimes taken for granted may result in unnecessary delays for emergency crews heading to a call for help.

Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas are reminded that it’s their responsibility to post visible address numbers that can easily be seen from the street.
TNRD reaches deal with unionized staff
January 20, 2015 - 4:40 PM

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Board of Directors is pleased to confirm that a five-year agreement has been reached with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 900. The current collective agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2013.
Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014
April 02, 2014 - 2:54 PM

Regional District North Okanagan
Available funds: $57,000 Total Requested: $45,700 Recommended Funding: $45,700

Project Title:
North Kalamalka Lake Intake Protection Zone Storm Water Reclamation Project
Organization:
Greater Vernon Water
Project Goals:
Kalamalka Lake is a major domestic water source for Greater Vernon, providing about 40% of water to customers.
City of Penticton launches development services online
December 12, 2013 - 2:30 PM

PENTICTON — The process of tracking your building permit or scheduling an inspection just got easier.
Illegal building projects on the increase
September 24, 2013 - 4:47 PM

There’s been a marked increase in the number of illegal building projects underway in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas.

So far this year, the Regional District has placed Stop Work Orders on 27 construction projects it has found underway in the two electoral areas.
Hunting licence program to receive major upgrades
July 11, 2013 - 12:59 PM

The hunting licensing program will receive major upgrades, following a commitment to create an online service that will be flexible, convenient, user-friendly and fit for the 21st century, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today.
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