Master Wastewater Recovery Project

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Vernon and District Multi-use Facility Expansion Referendum

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Cheerful announcements from RDNO

 At yesterday's GVAC meeting new water rates were also set. To no one's surprise it was increased again. The increase would have been much higher without the majority's support of funding $2 million from reserves.

My argument for postponing the $2 M raise was that we should not continue raising funds for an unknown master water plan. We should have a well defined plan and borrow the money so the costs could be spread over 20 years instead of all being paid for by current customers. We need a plan! We have been fumbling around with ill-defined temporary measures for over 10 years paying the price for the errors! For more info on water rates please see  No Free Water.

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BC Transit Newsrelease

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RDNO Directors were requested to declare the North Okanagan GMO free zone.

An overflow  crowd turned out to support Huguette Allen's presentation on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) to the Board of Directors of the North Okanagan Regional District. Allen, representing the Bee Safe organization, requested the Board to declare the North Okanagan a GMO free region. The participants applause indicated strong support of her position. The presentation was based on a report entitled: GMO Myths and Truths.

 Photos courtesy of Donlea McCombs.

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Styrofoam roundup!

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SERVICE AREA AFFECTED BY THE ANTWERP DEEP WELL SUPPLY REACTIVATION

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ANTWERP DEEP WELL SUPPLY REACTIVATION – LAVINGTON AREA

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Gardeners! For your attention.

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RDNO news - Water issues.

 

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RDNO Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting June 6, 2012.

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NORD Press Release - Water use restrictions!

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NORD Kalamalka Lake Ad Hoc Committee meeting

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NORD News - Regional Growth Strategy adopted.

  
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NORD Meetings: Public hearing, NORD Board and GVAC

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NORD Press Release -- Agricultural Irrigation Workshop.

Mark your calendars and prepare to participate.



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Greater Vernon Water Utility - North Kal Lake Assessment Open House - Reminder!

REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN

MEDIA RELEASE – February 17, 2011

Greater Vernon Water Utility - North Kal Lake Assessment Open House

COLDSTREAM, BC – The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water Utility (RDNO-GVWU) is accepting comments from the public on the Draft Source Assessment for the North Kalamalka Lake Intake. The Assessment is in compliance with the RDNO- GVW Permit to Operate issued by Interior Health Authority (IHA) under the Drinking Water Protection Act. The Assessment has involved extensive field work and a technical review from IHA, Ministry of Environment (MOE), the District of Coldstream, the City of Vernon and RDNO staff.

The Public Open House encourages the public to comment on the draft report. The recommendations to create a protection zone will be of interest to those in the District of Coldstream since the area is within its municipal boundaries. Just as important are comments from the City of Vernon residents and businesses plus Electoral Areas “B” and “C” as they may receive their drinking water from this source. Input received from the Public Open House will be reviewed by the consultant and included in the Final Report as long as it is consistent with existing science and drinking water protection objectives.

The Public Open House will be held February 24, 2011 at the Regional District Board Room, 9848 Aberdeen Road from 5:00pm – 8:00 pm with presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For a link to the full report, please go to www.rdno.ca

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For more information:
Renee Clark
Water Quality Manager
250.550.3700

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Greater Vernon Water Utility - North Kal Lake Assessment Open House

REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN

MEDIA RELEASE – February 17, 2011

Greater Vernon Water Utility - North Kal Lake Assessment Open House

COLDSTREAM, BC – The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water Utility (RDNO-GVWU) is accepting comments from the public on the Draft Source Assessment for the North Kalamalka Lake Intake. The Assessment is in compliance with the RDNO- GVW Permit to Operate issued by Interior Health Authority (IHA) under the Drinking Water Protection Act. The Assessment has involved extensive field work and a technical review from IHA, Ministry of Environment (MOE), the District of Coldstream, the City of Vernon and RDNO staff.

The Public Open House encourages the public to comment on the draft report. The recommendations to create a protection zone will be of interest to those in the District of Coldstream since the area is within its municipal boundaries. Just as important are comments from the City of Vernon residents and businesses plus Electoral Areas “B” and “C” as they may receive their drinking water from this source. Input received from the Public Open House will be reviewed by the consultant and included in the Final Report as long as it is consistent with existing science and drinking water protection objectives.

The Public Open House will be held February 24, 2011 at the Regional District Board Room, 9848 Aberdeen Road from 5:00pm – 8:00 pm with presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For a link to the full report, please go to www.rdno.ca

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For more information:
Renee Clark
Water Quality Manager
250.550.3700

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Dog owners please note changes to dog licensing!

Dog owners are being reminded of some important changes to the Regional District of North Okanagan's dog control bylaw.

Beginning January 1st, 2011 annual dog license fees will be $35.00 for an altered dog and $75.00 for an un-altered dog,

Dog owners are encouraged to save by purchasing their 2011 dog license before January 1. Until then the cost of a license for an altered dog is $20.00 and an un-altered Dog is $55.00.

Dog control services are provided through the Regional District of North Okanagan in the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, Village of Lumby, Electoral Areas "B" and "C" and that part of Electoral Area "D" in the Lumby and District Fire Protection Area. Fees from dog licenses help fund this service.

Any dog that is at least six (6) months old and has resided in the service area for thirty (30) days or more must wear a dog license.

Dog licenses may be purchased at the offices of the Regional District of North Okanagan, City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, Village of Lumby, Total Pet, AJ's Pets and Things, Creekside Animal Clinic, Central Animal Hospital, Crescent Falls Veterinary Hospital, Sunridge Veterinary Clinic, Briteland, Classy Canine, Natural Choice Dog Grooming or through K9 Control Services.

2011 Dog Licenses Available Now - Click here for more information

Dog Control Bylaw Highlights - Click Here

Dog Control Bylaw - Click Here

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Meeting schedule for NORD committees - October 20-21.

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