Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen The RDOS provides a broad range of services. Please call 250-492-0237 or email [email protected].

This account is monitored during regular business hours. Please call or email with questions, comments, or concerns: 250-492-0237 [email protected]. Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board is comprised of 19 Directors. Ten Municipal Directors representing the City of Penticton, the District of Summerland, the Town of Osoyoos, the Town of Oliver, the Town of Princeton and the Village of Kerem

eos. Nine Electoral Area Directors representing Osoyoos Rural, Cawston, Oliver Rural, Skaha East/Okanagan Falls, Naramata, Okanagan Lake West/West Bench, Keremeos Rural/Hedley, Rural Princeton, and Skaha West/Kaleden/Apex. The Board selects its own chair and vice-chair annually. This unique representational scheme provides the necessary cross-communication venue to promote co-ordination between the activities of the individual municipalities and the rural areas of the region. The assumption of powers by individual Regional Districts is based upon continued negotiations and dialogue between the Board and the participating Municipalities and Rural Electoral Areas. www.rdos.bc.ca | https://rdosregionalconnections.ca/ | https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/

06/23/2026

Wildfires in B.C. can happen when you least expect them.

Check your home or tenant insurance policy for available supports if you are evacuated ✔️

If you think you’ll need help meeting basic needs, create a profile for Emergency Support Services (ESS) 👈

Creating a profile in advance will make it easier to access support ✔️

You may be eligible for help by Interac e-Transfer when you create a profile for ESS with the BC Services Card App.

Here’s how:
Step 1: Visit ess.gov.bc.ca
Step 2: Click 'Create Profile'
Step 3: Follow the BC Services Card login and registration instructions

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Vintage Views Wastewater System Notice RESCINDEDThe RDOS is rescinding the precautionary Wastewater Use Reduction Notice...
06/22/2026

Vintage Views Wastewater System Notice RESCINDED

The RDOS is rescinding the precautionary Wastewater Use Reduction Notice issued Friday, June 19, 2026, for the Vintage Views Wastewater Service Area.

View the full notice:https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/COMMS-2026/20260622-Vintage-Views-WW-Notice-RESCIND.pdf

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is monitoring Wildfire K50608 east of Ea...
06/20/2026

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is monitoring Wildfire K50608 east of Eagle Bluff, south of Vaseux Lake in Electoral Area "D".

BC Wildfire Service is responding with air tankers. The RDOS EOC is activated at a level one to monitor. The Oliver Fire Department is also monitoring.

Please follow official sources for updates.

https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/

EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 am.Latest updateThe Evacuation Alert i...
06/20/2026

EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 am.

Latest update
The Evacuation Alert issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for the following areas has been Rescinded:

Properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road in Electoral Area “H”.

An Evacuation Alert may need to be reissued if conditions change.

Please continue to monitor official sources for information as the hot, dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend.

Click the link to view the full EOC Update: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5732

Click the link to view the Evacuation Alert RESCIND:https://www.rdos.bc.ca/assets/COMMS-2026/Evacuation-Alert-Rescind-Grasshopper-Mountain-Wildfire-K60575-Public.pdf

EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Friday, June 19, 2026, 3:00 pm.Latest updateThere is no new informati...
06/19/2026

EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Friday, June 19, 2026, 3:00 pm.

Latest update
There is no new information at this time.

The next update is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:00 am, unless conditions change.

• The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) will continue to keep you informed as new information becomes available.

• Please continue to monitor official sources for information as the hot, dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend.

• The RDOS EOC is working closely with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the Tulameen and District Volunteer Fire Department. The EOC has been activated to a level one event for monitoring.

Click the link to view the full EOC Update: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5731

EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:00 am.Latest updateThere is no new informat...
06/19/2026

EOC Update: Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) Friday, June 19, 2026, 10:00 am.

Latest update
There is no new information at this time.

• The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) will continue to keep you informed as new information becomes available.

• The RDOS EOC is working closely with BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the Tulameen and District Volunteer Fire Department. The EOC has been activated to a level one event for monitoring.

• The RDOS EOC activated on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 3:30 pm due to the Grasshopper Mountain Wildfire (K60575) in Electoral Area “H”.

Click the link to view the full EOC Update: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5729

National Indigenous Peoples Day – Continuing the path of learning and reconciliationJune 21, 2026, marks the 30th annive...
06/19/2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day – Continuing the path of learning and reconciliation

June 21, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada.

It is a time to recognize, celebrate, and honour the diverse histories, cultures, languages, knowledge systems, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Click the link to view the information release:https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5728

Your community. Your facilities. Your voice.Help shape the future of the Similkameen Ice Arena and Community Pool.The RD...
06/18/2026

Your community. Your facilities. Your voice.
Help shape the future of the Similkameen Ice Arena and Community Pool.

The RDOS is launching community engagement this summer on the future of the Similkameen Ice Arena and Community Pool.

Residents in Electoral Areas “B” and “G” and the Village of Keremeos will be invited to share feedback on potential next steps and future options for the facilities.

View the full information release: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5726

Follow the project page for updates: https://rdosregionalconnections.ca/similkameen-pool-ice-arena-community-engagement

Similkameen Recreation Programs & Services

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101 Martin Street
Penticton, BC
V2A5J9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12504920237

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