Snowfall in the Regional District

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During snowfall events, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is responsible for snow removal at RDOS facilities, pathways, and pedestrian corridors. Regional District crews have access to a plow truck and smaller vehicles set up for winter maintenance. This includes an electric utility vehicle which will be available for use beginning in 2022. 

RDOS Pedestrian Corridors

  • West Bench – Bartlett Drive/West Bench Hill Road (Electoral Area “F”)
  • Kaleden – Lakehill Road (Electoral Area “I”)

RDOS Park Pathways

  • Manitou Park – Naramata (Electoral Area “E”)
  • Kenyon, Christie Memorial and Lions Park – Okanagan Falls (Electoral Area “D”)
  • Garnett Family Park – Heritage Hills (Electoral Area “D”)

RDOS Facilities

  • Corporate Office – 101 Martin Street, Penticton
  • Similkameen Recreation Centre - Keremeos
  • Kaleden Hall and Library (Electoral Area “I”)
  • Naramata Library (Electoral Area “E”)
  • Naramata Museum/Water Office (Electoral Area “E”)
  • Wharf Park electric vehicle charging station (Electoral Area “E”)
  • Campbell Mountain Landfill - Penticton

RDOS Winter Washrooms

  • Pioneer Park – Kaleden (Electoral Area “I”)
  • Manitou Park – Naramata (Electoral Area “E”)
  • Kenyon Park – Okanagan Falls (Electoral Area “D”)

The RDOS does not have authority to provide services for roads. During snowfall events, AIM Roads is mandated to ensure highways and emergency routes are cleared first. Rural arterial routes and secondary roads will be cleared after that. If you live within the Regional District, please contact AIM Roads to report issues or concerns at 1-866-222-4204 or email aimcommunications.ca@acciona.ca.

Power outage or electrical emergency
If you see downed power lines, stay at least 10 metres away and call Fortis BC at 1-866-436-7847 or 9-1-1.

For further information about snow removal within the Regional District, please contact Justin Shuttleworth, RDOS Parks/Facilities Manager.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 

Contacts: 

Justin Shuttleworth
RDOS Parks/Facilities Manager
250-490-4136 

Erick Thompson

RDOS Communications

250-490-4211

 

RDOS Communications
Toll Free 1-877-610-3737

 

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