Community Connection Public Engagement

From the Events

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Community Connection Events!

Here are some of the resources that staff shared at their booths:

• Communications
  • Understanding the RDCO (pdf)
  • Central Okanagan East community services (pdf)
  • Central Okanagan West community services (pdf)
• Development – Building Inspections
  1. rdco.com/building
• Dog Licensing and Control
  1. rdco.com/dogs
• Emergency Preparedness
  1. cordemergency.ca
  2. preparedbc.ca/guides
• Economic Development
  1. investkelowna.ca
  2. oypcollective.com
  3. ok-go.ca
  4. data.investkelowna.ca
  5. Economic profile (pdf)
• Engineering
  1. Water Systems
     • How to read your water bill (png)
     • Water system maps (png)
     • Water restrictions postcard (pdf)
  2. Waste Reduction
     • rdco.com/recycle
     • recyclecoach.com
• Finance
  1. Understanding tax rates (video)
  2. rdco.com/budgets
• FireSmart
  1. rdco.com/firesmart
  2. firesmartbc.ca
• Parks
  1. Central Okanagan East community parks
  2. Central Okanagan West community parks
• Protective Services
  1. Crimestoppers
     • crimestoppers.net
     • 529garage.ca
  2. rdco.com/alarms
  3. rdco.com/crimeprevention
  4. rdco.com/victimservices
  5. rdco.com/weeds

In Your Community: RDCO Community Connection Events

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is excited to announce a series of Community Connection events this spring. Each open house is designed to bring residents together for an evening of connection, learning and fun! The events will provide an opportunity for community members to engage with RDCO staff, learn about RDCO services and connect with their neighbours.

The RDCO Community Connection events will take place at three accessible locations within the Electoral Areas – East and West.

• Ellison Heritage Community Centre: May 6, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  4411 Old Vernon Road
• Killiney Beach Community Hall: May 7, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  516 Udell Road, Vernon
• Joe Rich Community Hall: May 8, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  11481 Highway 33 East

At each event, local fire departments and / or community associations will be firing up the barbecues to offer delicious snacks by donation. Additionally, the Regional Parks team will be bringing games for families to enjoy.

Representatives for the various services within the RDCO will be present to engage with community members and provide information including:

• Waste Reduction
• Regional Emergency Program
• Fire
• Economic Development
• Finance
• Parks
• Protective Services (Bylaw, Dog Control, Crime Prevention)
• Development
• Engineering

The RDCO will also be attending the Westbank First Nation (WFN) Advisory Council’s Annual General Meeting on April 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to share information about the Regional District services delivered to residents living on WFN lands.

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and join in on the festivities. For more information about the RDCO Community Connection events, including event locations and updates, please visit, rdco.com/events.

Tell us what RDCO services you would like to learn more about. See the Submit a Question below.