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Public discussions about Apex Mountain trash plans
November 22, 2016 - 9:55 AM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is asking residents, property owners and businesses at Apex Mountain Resort to comment on options for the development of a waste transfer station. An online survey has been set up and two public open houses are scheduled for early December.
Southern Interior Commercial Building Awards finalists
October 07, 2016 - 3:13 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Commercial and industrial buildings have been named as finalists for the 8th Annual Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards, set for Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Kelowna.
Water quality advisory for Falcon Ridge water customers
May 24, 2016 - 4:01 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for residents served by the Falcon Ridge Water System in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.
Water quality advisory for Falcon Ridge water customers
April 22, 2016 - 9:45 AM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory for residents served by the Falcon Ridge Water System in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.

The advisory affects approximately 55 properties connected to the community water system off Highway 33.
Boil water notice for Star Place water customers
April 21, 2016 - 11:13 AM

After consulting with Interior Health, the Regional District of Central Okanagan is upgrading a previously issued Water Quality Advisory and has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents served by the Star Place Water System in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area off Trepanier Road. The system services approximately eight properties.

Due to higher water levels and flows from spring runoff, turbidity in the water system source has resulted in a poor turbidity water rating.
Get a look at Tranquille corridor plans this week
June 15, 2015 - 10:05 AM

KAMLOOPS - The Tranquille Road Beautification-Enhancement and Gateway Task Force was established by council early in 2014. The purpose of the task force was to make recommendations to council in regard to the beautification and enhancement of the Tranquille Gateway and to explore funding strategies and partnerships.
CWMM Consulting wins engineering award
February 05, 2015 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. of Kelowna took the top award for Design and Contract Preparation - Structures at the 11th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its exceptional work on the Highway 2 Tupper Creek to 192nd Road project.
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FYI - For Your Information

Public discussions about Apex Mountain trash plans

Southern Interior Commercial Building Awards finalists

Water quality advisory for Falcon Ridge water customers

Water quality advisory for Falcon Ridge water customers

Boil water notice for Star Place water customers

Get a look at Tranquille corridor plans this week

CWMM Consulting wins engineering award

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