Join the RDNO's water utility staff and the Allen Brooks Nature Centre as we clean up Kal Beach to mark World Water Day! We all have a part to play in keeping our watershed clean to protect our drinking water and help the environment stay healthy.
We will provide all necessary equipment, training, and hot coffee. Please bring your reusable mug, as single-use cups will not be available.
Please complete the following registration form - we're excited to see you at Kal Beach on March 22!
Open House: Future Armstrong/Spallumcheen Waste Transfer Station
The RDNO intends to close landfilling operations at the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion & Disposal Facility and upgrade and expand the public drop-off waste transfer station. Come see the conceptual designs and provide your feedback on how waste materials will be managed.
Open House: Future Armstrong/Spallumcheen Waste Transfer Station
The RDNO intends to close landfilling operations at the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Diversion & Disposal Facility and upgrade and expand the public drop-off waste transfer station. Come see the conceptual designs and provide your feedback on how waste materials will be managed.
A Candidate Information Open House will be held on Wednesday, August 24 between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm at the RDNO office. Staff will be available to answer questions of potential candidates for the upcoming General Local Election.
Too many people in B.C. die, or become seriously ill, because of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas produced by burning carbon fuels such as propane, natural gas, oil, wood, charcoal, alcohol, kerosene or gasoline. Exposure to CO interferes with the body’s ability to absorb oxygen, which can result in serious illness or death. While the effects of CO poisoning can be devastating, they can be prevented.
The year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 4 – 10, 2020) theme has been announced and it couldn’t be more relevant: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen. Over the last 5 years 78% of structure fires were residential.
Families are spending more time cooking at home due to COVID-19 and we want to help keep them safe by promoting the theme earlier than usual.
You can help promote kitchen fire safety by participating in the Fire Safety Challenge! The Burn Fund challenges locals and professional chefs to share important prevention tips to help keep families safe.
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association (OXA) is presenting a waterwise gardening workshop at the Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library on May 8, 2018 from 6:30-8:30 pm. “This is a fabulous opportunity to get advice from an expert gardener, OXA Program Coordinator Eva Antonijevic, whose passion for native plants and pollinator gardens is infectious,” said Jennifer Miles, Regional District of North Okanagan Water Sustainability Coordinator. In addition to her work with the non-profit, OXA, Eva has also worked on the Ornamental Gardens at the Summerland Research Station,
