News Items tag as: North Okanagan Regional District 2017

Stage 1 water restrictions and level 3 drought continue in Vernon
September 09, 2017 - 11:30 AM

VERNON - Stage 1 water restrictions continue in Vernon as well as a Level 3 Drought for the region.
Do you agree with borrowing $2.3 million for the North Okanagan-Shuswap Rail Trail?
June 06, 2017 - 4:34 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - If you think borrowing $2.3 million for a rail trail between Armstrong and Sicamous is a great idea, then all you have to do is sit back and thank your government officials for jumping on the chance to buy it.
Sandbags available throughout North Okanagan as region experiences above-average rainfall
May 05, 2017 - 1:59 PM

VERNON - With a much wetter spring than normal, the North Okanagan Regional District is reminding property owners that some help for flood protection is available.
North Okanagan voters asked to borrow more than $2M for rail trail
April 20, 2017 - 11:47 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - North Okanagan residents will be asked to borrow more than $2 million to finalize the purchase of the rail corridor between Armstrong and Sicamous.
Trial over Vernon's Kin Race Track stopped before it started
March 15, 2017 - 12:03 PM

VERNON - The never-ending lawsuit over Vernon’s Kin Race Track is living up to its name.
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Stage 1 water restrictions and level 3 drought continue in Vernon