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District of Peachland council highlights
March 29, 2017 - 2:48 PM

DRIVEWAY ACCESS PERMITS
Council adopted the following Driveway Access Permit Bylaws:
Protecting South Okanagan natural assets
October 24, 2016 - 5:10 PM

The RDOS is pleased to be able to co-sponsor a series of workshops, partnering with the RBC Blue Water Project Grant Fund and the South Okanagan and Similkameen Conservation Program. These free workshops focus on properties on or adjacent to lakefront, wetland and creek sides. Waterside property owners are encouraged to attend.
Province provides grant to fight invasive plants in North Okanagan
April 23, 2016 - 1:36 PM

VERNON – The provincial government is providing $34,400 to the Regional District of North Okanagan to help control the spread of invasive plants.
Province provides grants to fight invasive plants in South Okanagan
April 23, 2016 - 1:32 PM

PENTICTON – The provincial government is providing a combined $83,800 to two South Okanagan organizations to help control the spread of invasive plants, Penticton MLA Dan Ashton announced.

· Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen: $12,500.
· Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society: $71,300.
Public invited to provide input on SS Sicamous area design concepts
September 25, 2015 - 9:58 AM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton wants to hear from the marine heritage buffs, waterfront enthusiasts and everyone in between as the SS Sicamous park area design process moves forward.
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.
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Tranquille developer blames province after multiple ALC denials
The province's Agricultural Land Commission has heard multiple pleas from the owner of a historic Kamloops property who wants to build an agricultural suburb on the massive site. Each time Ignition Developments goes to the commission, i

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District of Peachland council highlights

Protecting South Okanagan natural assets

Province provides grant to fight invasive plants in North Okanagan

Province provides grants to fight invasive plants in South Okanagan

Public invited to provide input on SS Sicamous area design concepts

Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014

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