tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303990972012-02-13T18:23:16.321-08:00VernonBlogDON QUIXOTE VS. CITY HALL When an American gets mad, he says "where's my Gun". When a Canadian gets pissed off he says "Where is my pen, I'm going to send a letter to the EDITOR". When the EDITOR won't publish his letter he sets up his own BLOG page.
When I received enough support to get a Council Seat the dogma of the establishment became : "Better to have him inside the tent pissing out, than outside pissing in." (Only time will tell !)
e-mail pancho.sanchez@shaw.caDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.comBlogger113991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-59694363955868389122012-02-13T18:20:00.000-08:002012-02-13T18:20:26.806-08:00Steps taken to increase public awareness on budget at Vernon city hallBy Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 13, 2012 10:00 AM
Vernonites will be able to access detailed information on how their money is spent. City council voted Monday to hold an open house so
residents can look at the financial statements for the proposed 2012
budget, which calls for a two per cent tax increase. “We’re pretty close to where we’re going with the
budget) Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-80833915710668221052012-02-13T06:23:00.000-08:002012-02-13T06:23:36.538-08:00Smyth: Government's 'recognition cupboard' leaving taxpayers wallets bareBy Michael Smyth, The Province February 11, 2012
B.C. government workers are being encouraged to “frequently” give
each other presents on the taxpayers’ tab as a way to boost morale. The
available presents include backpacks and travel bags from Mountain
Equipment Co-Op, boxes of Purdy’s and Roger’s chocolates, designer
ceramic travel mugs, CamelBak water bottles, government-logo golf ballsDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-60337051156926437842012-02-13T06:03:00.000-08:002012-02-13T06:03:56.283-08:00Cotter rink heading off to the Brier
Published: February 12, 2012 9:11 PM
It's back to the Brier. Jim Cotter's Vernon rink will represent B.C. at the
national curling championships in Saskatoon, Sask. after beating New
Westminister's Brent Pierce 7-5 at the B.C. Men's Curling Championships
in Parksville Sunday. Along with skip Jim Cotter, the team includes lead Rick Sawatsky, third Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-62480990307272468872012-02-13T05:59:00.000-08:002012-02-13T05:59:32.533-08:00Library On Track For Spring Opening
Written by Peter McIntyre
Monday, 107.5 KISSFM 13 February 2012 02:38
Photo: Library design
It looks like taxpayers will not have to shell out extra money for potential cost overruns on the new Vernon library. The project manager for the 12.6 million dollar structure on 30th Avenue even hints at some possible savings. John Hiebert tells Kiss FM, "We're still Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-4310473339850350042012-02-12T09:23:00.001-08:002012-02-12T09:40:00.962-08:00Revitalization Tax Exemption proposed in Vernon.Tomorrow at the 1:30 Council Meeting will be a discussion on Tax Revitalization bylaws in the City Centre Area AND the Waterfront area.
Agenda Package (P.177)
To outline two Revitalization Tax Exemption programs to encourage development in the City Centre District and the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council endorse the two Revitalization Tax Exemption programs for Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-90980905379390932032012-02-12T07:31:00.000-08:002012-02-12T07:31:59.199-08:00B.C. Conservatives host Vernon-Monashee riding event
By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning StarPublished: February 12, 2012 1:00 AM
The Vernon-Monashee B.C. Conservatives is trying to increase its public profile. The association will hold a town hall session at the Schubert Centre Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. The speakers during the event will include local
constituency president Ian Tribes, former Okanagan MP Jim Hart and WayneDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-6031086286187910342012-02-12T06:18:00.000-08:002012-02-12T07:37:32.909-08:00Vernon gains additional vote at RDNO
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 12, 2012 1:00 AM
A potential source of conflict in Greater Vernon is now reality. The City of Vernon will acquire a fourth seat at the Regional District of North Okanagan based on 2011 census figures. “I’m hoping with new people at the table, there
won’t be a problem but time will tell,” said Gyula Kiss, a Coldstream
director, Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-6670994781617031192012-02-12T06:14:00.000-08:002012-02-12T07:24:49.395-08:00Budget divides Vernon council
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 12, 2012 1:00 AM
Vernon’s budget is close to being finalized but divisions exist over taxation. Council voted 4-2 Thursday in favour of a 2012 financial plan, which includes a two per cent tax increase. “Considering all of the work council and staff
has done, it’s gone relatively well,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky,Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-22813832967039449672012-02-11T19:10:00.000-08:002012-02-11T19:10:05.927-08:00RDNO TAX Requisition for Vernon. (Budget workshop next Wednesday
RDNO functions in which Vernon Participates.
Don Quixote Note:
GVAC Functions
There is a new Tax Requisition for Solid Waste (Dumps). This user pay system will be augmented with a $400,000 Tax Requisition on assessed property (Both Land & Improvements) for all regional partners. Vernon's share based on the 2012 assesment rolls will be $212,406.
Note that even though the Parks Tax Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-18089003985433834952012-02-10T17:40:00.000-08:002012-02-12T18:29:27.571-08:00A water rates cheatsheet for 2012
GVAC has approved water rates increases and these will go into effect April 1, 2012 if RDNO (NORD) approves at their next meetings. Your first bill with new rates will arrive after July 1, 2012.
A Calculator where you can interactively enter your quarterly consumption totals in m3 can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet /ccc?key=0AqjuHhD4a7O5dGpVUENMTGdTUWZfSm9nVE9ieUtfQmc#gid=0
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-597847565061262542012-02-10T16:30:00.000-08:002012-02-10T16:30:22.781-08:00Council Cuts Tax Hike To 2% Written by Peter McIntyre Friday, 10 February 2012 15:40Written by Peter McIntyre Friday, 10 February 2012 15:40
Vernon council has managed to get this year's budget increase down to two percent, a big drop from the earlier eight percent. Mayor Rob Sawatzky says most of the cuts came from putting some infrastructure projects on hold. "Some of our capital works projects, we tried to balance that.You try
to make sure you're not deferring capital Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-26257370990346258222012-02-10T15:51:00.000-08:002012-02-10T15:51:04.480-08:00Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-53683879628276955872012-02-10T08:04:00.000-08:002012-02-10T08:04:01.860-08:00RCMP Program Gets Help
Written by Peter McIntyre Thursday, 09 February 2012 17:00
The Vernon RCMP's auxiliary program has picked up a new ride---or at least one with a new look. Hilltop Subaru has donated the paint job and decal installation on a vehicle to make it match the look of other police vehicles. The RCMP's Gord Molendyk says the detachment has 15 active auxiliaries. "Their main role is to Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-54183890449260308932012-02-10T06:19:00.000-08:002012-02-10T06:19:44.150-08:00Politicians push for more hospital beds
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 10, 2012 1:00 AM
Local politicians continue to demand that overcrowding be addressed at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Elected officials toured VJH with physicians and
Interior Health Authority administration Wednesday, and the main focus
was two shelled-in floors that could be used for more acute care beds. “We Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-30396888111831073252012-02-10T06:12:00.000-08:002012-02-10T06:25:11.788-08:00City council not ready to hop on bus By Jeremy Deutsch - Kamloops This Week Published: February 08, 2012 4:00 PM
For years, any time BC Transit has offered Kamloops more hours of bus service, the city has been happy to accept them. But, as city council heads into budget discussions,
politicians want to take a closer look at the recent offer by the Crown
corporation. BC Transit has offered 8,197 conventional
transit-service Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-48701401383949194452012-02-10T06:10:00.000-08:002012-02-10T06:10:32.711-08:00Greater Vernon faces higher water rates
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 10, 2012 1:00 AM
Greater Vernon residents can’t avoid higher water rates this year. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee approved a domestic rate hike of 17 per cent Thursday. “There will be a lot of unhappy people but there is a
cost to run the service,” said director Catherine Lord, adding that
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-32545714839798862052012-02-10T06:00:00.000-08:002012-02-10T06:13:48.368-08:00City reviews contaminated site forms
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 10, 2012 1:00 AM
The City of Vernon is experiencing more government downloading. Provincial forms on contaminated sites will now
be handed out by city staff and then they will review the documents and
forward them to Victoria. “It won’t be that bad,” said Rob Dickinson,
engineering manager, of the potential Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-48260952206137369632012-02-09T17:30:00.000-08:002012-02-09T17:30:45.223-08:00IH Penalty Could Help VJH Bed PleaWritten by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 09 February 2012 13:30
Interior Health's failure to meet waiting time targets for certain
surgeries, could help the case for getting more bed funding for Vernon's
hospital. The agency will have 3.4 million in funding withheld by the province
after not meeting targets for hip, knee and cataract procedures last
year. Vernon
mayor Rob Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-58305672845848564842012-02-09T10:14:00.000-08:002012-02-09T05:12:31.480-08:00Special Meeting of Council - Budget
Start Time: 1:30pm - February 9, 2012
Location: Council Chambers
Agenda Index
Agenda Package
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-79627634882455635212012-02-09T06:23:00.000-08:002012-02-09T06:23:35.983-08:00New school buses roll out across BC
by Contributed - Castanet Feb 7, 2012 / 4:23 pm
New wheels will be going round and round as school districts around the province receive new buses.
The province announced Tuesday it will distribute $10.5M to 32 school
districts to replace old buses in their fleets with new, cost-effective
ones.
Other school districts which have received provincial funding to update their fleets:
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-5509540367256359682012-02-09T05:44:00.000-08:002012-02-09T05:44:24.778-08:00GVAC Water Rates Special Meeting today.
Meeting Description
Date
Agenda
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee - Special Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2012 -
8:00 am
Download PDF (355 Kb)
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-36289473693596115212012-02-08T13:55:00.001-08:002012-02-08T13:55:34.682-08:00BC Hydro scam circulating
Published: February 08, 2012 12:00 PM Morning STAR
BC Hydro is warning its customers to be aware of a potential telemarketing scam. Reports have been made around B.C., including here in
Vernon, where telemarketers claim to be calling from BC Hydro to sell
energy-saving devices called “Hydro Power Savers.” In some instances, telemarketers also Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-37281752121197320882012-02-08T13:01:00.001-08:002012-02-08T13:01:49.942-08:00Man Goes Through Ice On Wood LakeWritten by Peter McIntyre Wednesday, 08 February 2012 11:44
Emergency crews are on the scene of an ice rescue on Wood Lake near
Ponderosa Road to find a man in his 40s who has fallen through the ice. The man was riding his bike on the ice at 10:30 this morning when he stopped to talk with two fishermen. The anglers say the man rode away, then they heard a cry for help and saw the biker fall Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-3351538643815599852012-02-08T06:33:00.004-08:002012-02-08T08:29:15.508-08:00Population Counts for Local RDNO 2011 CENSUSCensus Profile
POSSIBLE RDNO Voting 2011 Census basis (Speculative Only)
RDNO Voting Pre 2011 CENSUS
3207 on Indian Reserves Not Included in total.( 2604 in OK Part 1 & 598 in Priest Valley 6 & 5 in Harris IR.) Total for NORD purposes will be 6253.
390 residing on Indian Reserve Enderby 2 Not Included in total (Population for NORD COUNT =Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-12594550809937426412012-02-08T01:01:00.000-08:002012-02-08T01:33:17.468-08:00Lumby loses bid for correctional facility
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 08, 2012 1:00 AM
Residents on both sides of the prison debate are looking to heal rifts and plan for Lumby’s future. The village’s bid for a 360-cell correctional
facility has been dashed, with the province choosing to construct a jail
on Osoyoos Indian Band land near Oliver. The goal now is to reunite
Lumby residents after a Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-23527016030061745072012-02-07T16:46:00.000-08:002012-02-07T16:46:45.704-08:00Man Ordered To Stay In Health Facility
Ken Barter (Kiss FM file photo)
Written by Glen Morrison 107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 07 February A Vernon man will spend at least one more year in a mental health facility. 38 year old Kenneth Barter was before the B.C. Review Board last week
and his detention was extended at a facility in Port Coquitlam. Barter was found not criminally responsible of murder in the death
and dismemberment Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-89912129672201823072012-02-07T12:20:00.000-08:002012-02-07T12:20:27.047-08:00Fifty-two communities receive Age-friendly BC grants
MAPLERIDGE – Seniors in every region of B.C. will benefit as 52 local governments
receive age-friendly grants to support older residents in staying healthy and
active in the community.
One element of Age-friendly BC is a
partnership between the Province and the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities (UBCM) to provide grants of up to $20,000 to local governments,
through UBCM’s Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-59075060589001715682012-02-07T11:22:00.000-08:002012-02-07T11:23:14.857-08:00Highway Projects AnnouncedWritten by News release Tuesday, 07 February 2012 11:12
Work will begin this summer on a major upgrade to Highway 6 in Coldstream, and resurfacing of Highway 97A near Armstrong. These improvements will increase the safety of these important North Okanagan corridors. Approximately
2.2 km of Highway 6 will be realigned between Grey Road and Ricardo
Road. Existing sharp curves will be Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-28705490882698652412012-02-07T08:25:00.000-08:002012-02-07T08:25:02.788-08:00
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 07, 2012 6:00 AM
Fire has roared through a landmark business in downtown Lumby. Nap's Laundromat and Nap's Vacuums on Vernon Street
were destroyed by a fire that began at about 8:30 p.m. Monday. Also in
the building was another business as well as one or twoDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-57032133618355574402012-02-07T05:49:00.000-08:002012-02-07T05:49:45.716-08:00Large Fire In LumbyWritten by Glen Morrison 107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 07 February 2012 03:59
Lumby fire crews are still on the scene of a commercial fire in the downtown. Chief Tony Clayton says they were just returning from a call out when this was reported in the early evening, about 8:30. The blaze destroyed a laundromat and gift shop along with two suites on the upper floor. At three this morning Clayton told Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-77140388625298877962012-02-07T05:30:00.000-08:002012-02-07T05:52:15.547-08:00Snowpack Levels Improving
Written by Peter McIntyre Tuesday, 07 February 2012 02:06
Greater Vernon Water is tracking the latest climate data to help predict water supply levels. Water sustainability coordinator Jennifer Miles says the Duteau Creek
readings show the water content of the snow is 98 percent of average,
while the snow depth is 88 percent of average. "And we still have a significant amount ofDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-11750027479438849042012-02-06T18:37:00.000-08:002012-02-06T18:37:52.259-08:00Vernon opts into contaminated sites rules
Published: February 06, 2012 9:00 AM Morning Star
There are new rules for properties that have been potentially contaminated.
The City of Vernon has opted into the province's contaminated sites regulation.
Property owners will now be required to submit
completed site profile forms as attachments to the following development
related applications:
a. Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-31563319874173059482012-02-06T14:33:00.000-08:002012-02-06T14:37:06.643-08:00Lumby Mayor, MLA Comment On Prison Site
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Monday, 06 February 2012 12:52
The B.C. government has selected an industrial park between Oliver and Penticton as the site for a new prison. Premier
Christy Clark made the announcement in Osoyoos Monday, saying the $200
million project will provide economic benefits for the South Okanagan
and greater public safety. The site is owned by Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-15277118758229228682012-02-05T16:55:00.000-08:002012-02-05T16:55:42.561-08:00Lumby out of the running for new prison
Morning Star File Photo
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 05, 2012 4:00 PM
It appears like Lumby won’t become the home of a new prison. Premier Christy Clark and Solicitor General Shirley
Bond will attend a press conference with Osoyoos Indian Band Chief
Clarence Louie in Oliver at 10:30 a.m. Monday. A media advisory
indicates thereDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-32188823521449854292012-02-05T13:53:00.000-08:002012-02-05T13:53:38.995-08:00New Prison Expected For Oliver
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Sunday, 05 February 2012 13:15
It appears a new prison in the BC Interior will be located in the South Okanagan, and on First Nations land. The BC government has announced Premier Christy Clark will be in the South Okanagan on Monday morning. Premier Christy Clark will be joined by Minister of Public
Safety, Solicitor GeneralDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-87971905516979095912012-02-05T08:09:00.001-08:002012-02-05T09:43:51.998-08:00
Don Quixote: Above article appeared in today's Morning Star but not the online version so that is why I posted in above format. A slight correction to Mr. Rolke's numbers in that 'a guy who uses 140 cubic meters of water per quarter would hit the 17% level. ' NOT 140,000 m3. (Actually 140m3 = 140,000 litres )
The sheet below that was handed out to the other members of GVAC shows what I was Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-21721667599873796662012-02-05T06:55:00.000-08:002012-02-05T06:55:02.198-08:00Pendulum swings for Vernon heritage clock
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 05, 2012 1:00 AM
The pieces are coming together but public support is required to make Vernon’s heritage chime. An authentic pendulum has arrived at the Greater
Vernon Museum — the last major item needed to restore the clock that was
in Vernon’s 1912 post office and most recently in the tower on 31st
Avenue. Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-16686243107262373382012-02-05T06:46:00.000-08:002012-02-05T06:46:29.262-08:00Regional District of North Okanagan politicians demand changes to annexation process
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 05, 2012 1:00 AM
There’s pressure on the provincial government to maintain the viability of rural communities. A study suggests several individual annexations into a
municipality have a cumulative negative impact on the electoral area
that has lost the land Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-8329087203088805092012-02-05T06:43:00.000-08:002012-02-05T06:43:08.808-08:00Funding goes to Vernon's Okanagan Science Centre
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 05, 2012 1:00 AM
Provincial downloading has hit taxpayers again. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee will give a one
time $32,500 to the Okanagan Science Centre to make up for an
anticipated shortfall in the provincial gaming grant. “The more downloading that happens, the more we fill
the gap,” said director Catherine Lord Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-23561249752163211892012-02-04T17:21:00.000-08:002012-02-04T17:23:07.939-08:00Search begins for Audit Council membersVICTORIA– The search is on for Audit Council members, bringing the Province one step
closer to fulfilling Premier Christy Clark’s commitment to establish an Office
of the Auditor General for Local Government. The
Board Resourcing and Development Office (BRDO) is posting the position on its
website today, in anticipation of the passage of Bill 20 (Auditor General for
Local Government Act) this Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-28382987445494078772012-02-04T08:38:00.000-08:002012-02-04T08:38:18.591-08:002012 RDOS budget update
2012 RDOS budget update
Submitted by Michael Brydon on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:44
The 2012 RDOS budget has passed first reading and is being circulated around the member municipalities for comment.
A useful breakdown of tax requisition by jurisdiction can be found here.
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Don Quixote Note: Great Post from Michael Brydon's (Area Director ) blog. This shows the 2012 RDOS Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-64860442866587177112012-02-04T07:10:00.000-08:002012-02-04T07:10:20.382-08:00Local Government Share of Provincial Casino and Community Gaming Centre Revenue:
2011/12 Year-to-Date Report [PDF]All Available Years and Quarters
[XLS]
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-43083346919172729752012-02-03T18:49:00.000-08:002012-02-03T18:49:33.730-08:00Science Centre Seeks Funding Boost
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Friday, 03 February 2012 15:03
A popular arts and culture attraction in Vernon is looking to get on the public pay roll. The Okanagan Science Centre is seeking annual funding of 150-thousand dollars from the Regional District of North OkanaganDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-28891308807820631592012-02-03T11:30:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:30:09.467-08:00Water Rates Going Up Overall 17% increase
Betty Selin 2/3/2012 107.5 KISSFM
Water rates in Greater Vernon are going
up by 17 per cent. Vernon Mayor Rof Sawatzky says the board has agreed
that's the increase required, but they'll meet next week to determine
how it will be structured. That includes the concept of water wasters
paying more, while those who conserve pay less.Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-17462676129428214662012-02-03T06:46:00.000-08:002012-02-03T06:46:28.679-08:00EDITORIAL: Regional transit support ideal
By Editorial - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 03, 2012 1:00 AM
There’s another clear indication that co-operation has resurfaced in the North Okanagan. All jurisdictions within the regional transit system
have agreed to fund the second bus that has been travelling between
Vernon and the University of B.C.’s Kelowna campus since 2010 (they all
pay for the Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-25111366227430173512012-02-02T18:38:00.000-08:002012-02-02T18:39:47.670-08:00Employment Oportunity - City of Vernon
PRIME-PIRS Operator
Closing Date: February 16, 2012
Job Posting - PDF Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-6222689982855853472012-02-02T17:43:00.000-08:002012-02-02T17:43:58.462-08:00RDNO Backs Second UBCO Bus
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:55
There's
more regional support for the second bus taking students from Vernon to
UBC-Okangan in Kelowna, but that won't bring a quick end to the packed
buses. The city of Vernon had been the sole provider of the 120-thousand
cost for the second bus, but now most of the Regional District of North Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-5845054520697304372012-02-02T15:57:00.000-08:002012-02-02T15:57:08.017-08:00Special Meeting Needed For Water Rates
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 02 February 2012 15:05
One
way or another---Greater Vernon residents will be paying more for the
next several years to fund multi million dollar water upgrades. Regional District of North Okanagan staff estimate an extra four
million dollars a year will be needed to fund projects to separate the
agricultural and domestic waterDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-19517210027946141822012-02-02T13:27:00.000-08:002012-02-02T13:27:43.081-08:00Process established to ensure repairs at recreation complex
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 02, 2012 6:24 AM
The future of costly repairs at the Vernon Recreation Complex won't left in the hands of just a few people. The Regional District of North Okanagan board voted
Wednersday to issue a request for proposals for repair solutions at the
facility. It's estimated the work will cost about $1.7 million. "The Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-14199782878655243292012-02-02T13:08:00.000-08:002012-02-02T13:08:20.329-08:00Governments Kick In For Vernon Drainage Plan - Flood protection funding is on the way
Hayley Cooper 105.7 SUNFM 2/2/2012
Homes around the Vernon Creek area are about to be protected from the threat of a potential flood. The federal and provincial governments are providing $640,000 that
will go towards the Vernon Creek Drainage Basin project, the first of
four phases of storm water control and wetland enhancements. Manager of Engineering, Rob Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-89086191810981783702012-02-02T07:03:00.000-08:002012-02-02T05:51:54.955-08:00GROUNDHOG DAYTHE GROUND HOG
It is Spring;
The groundhog comes out of his hole and sees a shadow
It is the shadow of my right front tire
That means winter will last another six weeks
But not for him
By Red Green the Real Canadian Redneck.
Wiarton Willie says the winter that arrived late to most regions of Canada will give way to an early spring. The country's most famous weather prognosticatingDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-40519861635182305122012-02-02T05:51:00.000-08:002012-02-02T05:51:38.237-08:00Stalemate over UBC transit funding comes to an end
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning StarPublished: February 01, 2012 7:00 PM
It's all aboard for a popular transit service. Regional
District of North Okanagan directors decided Wednesday to take over
responsibility of a second bus to the University of B.C. campus in
Kelowna from the City of Vernon. "It's
a proven success," said Janice Brown, Spallumcheen director, adding
thatDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-76804045115052549952012-02-01T17:20:00.000-08:002012-02-01T17:20:56.645-08:00City Gets Grant For Flood Control
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Wednesday, 01 February 2012 16:08
The City of Vernon has landed a grant to be used for a flood control project in the Marshall Fields area of Okanagan Landing. The city received 640-thousand dollars from the Building Canada Fund. The remaining 320-thousand dollars will come from development cost charges and city reserves. The city's Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-40929345387404751272012-02-01T14:03:00.000-08:002012-02-01T14:03:12.929-08:00Over 1000 plants seized in bust
by Contributed - CASTANET Feb 1, 2012 / 11:55 am
RCMP in Lumby busted a grow operation with 1015 marijuana plants, on Tuesday. RCMP Spokesperson Gord Molendyk says officers executed a search warrant
in the 2100 block of Mount View Ave and arrested a 36-year-old man who
was inside the residence. "There were 721 mature plants and 294 clones in is home. Police also discovered a hydro Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-64698631417650874352012-02-01T13:08:00.000-08:002012-02-01T13:08:18.288-08:00West Kelowna decides on grant budgetBy Wade Paterson - Kelowna Capital News Published: February 01, 2012 11:00 AM
The Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society, the Lakeview Heights
Tennis Club and the Okanagan Symphony Society struck out on Tuesday as
West Kelowna council opted not to provide the aforementioned
organizations any money through grants-in-aid. Despite working with the organization for four months
as a volunteer, Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-13248275056199272332012-02-01T13:03:00.000-08:002012-02-01T13:03:49.528-08:00Dedicated volunteers named Vernon's Good CitizensBy Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 01, 2012 11:00 AM
A significant honour has been bestowed on Ken and Jan Waldon for years of tireless volunteering. The couple were named Good Citizen during a surprise ceremony at the Vernon RCMP detachment Wednesday. “Thank you so much for this wonderful honour,” said Jan, who turns 74 years old Saturday. The couple thought they were Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-36894120502797359042012-02-01T06:09:00.000-08:002012-02-01T06:09:10.260-08:00BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Making up the difference
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 01, 2012 1:00 AM
Even the experts have bad days, but when they do, taxpayers are left holding the bag. Coldstream council has been forced to find an
additional $180,000 after it was discovered that the $1.3 million approved by voters in November may not be sufficient to construct a
badly needed mechanics shop. The Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-5459836551947083632012-02-01T06:00:00.001-08:002012-02-01T06:52:38.585-08:00Kamloops city council’s 2011 expense tab: $30,580
By Jeremy Deutsch - Kamloops This Week Published: January 30, 2012 5:00 PM
In December, Mayor Peter Milobar travelled to
Ottawa to ask the federal environment minister for an independent
federal panel review of the Ajax mine project. It was a trip that cost $1,672, ultimately leading to the request being denied. That was just a portion of expenses city councillors and the Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-54988379093495253952012-02-01T06:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T06:04:47.062-08:00Club makes pitch for pool
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 01, 2012 1:00 AM
Greater Vernon’s aquatic centre is undergoing repairs but there is a call for another pool in town. The Vernon Kokanee Swim Club is floating the concept of
a 53-metre pool with eight to 10 lanes that could be used by both its
members and the public. “The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Areas B
and Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-49932328575515612022012-01-31T15:44:00.000-08:002012-01-31T15:44:35.396-08:00Okanagan mayors meet to discuss transit and other issues
By Editorial - Kelowna Capital News Published: January 30, 2012 9:00 AM
Two of them may be new but the mayors of the Okanagan's
four biggest municipalities are continuing to work together on issues
of mutual interest. The mayors — Walter Gray of Kelowna, Dan Ashton of
Penticton, Doug Findlater of West Kelowna and Vernon's Robert Sawatzky—
met last week as the Intermunicipal Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-46576958957651408922012-01-31T15:39:00.000-08:002012-01-31T15:39:13.302-08:00Vancouver city planner fired following Tuesday meeting of councilBy Frank Luba, The Province January 31, 2012 1:07 PM
A short release issued just after noon Tuesday signalled the official
departure of Vancouver city planning director Brent Toderian. “Following
due consideration, it has been determined that it is an appropriate
time for a change in the leadership in the Planning Department,” said
the release. “Today, City Council endorsed and confirmed Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-24974151093271350422012-01-31T05:40:00.000-08:002012-01-31T05:52:05.008-08:00Parking Along 29th Street Railway No Longer Free
By-law will be as "friendly as possible" Betty Selin 107.5 SUNFM 1/30/2012
Parking along the 29th Street railway between 32nd and 35th avenues is no longer free. The Real Estate Manager for the City of Vernon says, "Parking in the
area of 29th street between 32nd and 35th avenues has been overlooked
for years, but the Railroad (Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd. -KPR - who has
a long term Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-67735138296301355002012-01-30T13:09:00.000-08:002012-01-30T13:09:28.573-08:00Rec Centre Staff Save 36 Year Old Woman - Suffered "Sudden Death Syndrome"
Betty Selin 105.7 SUN FM1/30/2012
For the second time this month staff at the Vernon Rec Centre have saved a life. City
Spokesperson, Courtenay Pitcher, says at approximately 2:43.45 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 24, a 36 year old female visiting from Killarney,
Manitoba, was in the fitness room of the Vernon Recreation Centre. She
fell off the treadmill and was Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-22023950829316692252012-01-30T05:52:00.000-08:002012-01-30T05:52:19.921-08:00MLA Updates VJH Beds, Prison Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Monday, 30 January 2012 03:39
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Monday, 30 January 2012 03:39
Vernon's MLA's says he continues to push for more hospital funding to officials with BC's Health Ministry. Eric
Foster says he's hopeful of an announcement in the near future to
proceed with beds on the shelled-in floors of the new Polson Tower. Foster Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-6517954331912415452012-01-29T14:12:00.000-08:002012-01-29T06:11:30.305-08:00Proposed 2012 water increase and the effect on a residential user.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqjuHhD4a7O5dFEyTzdzMFRJTWVMMXJZTTFGbWtKbVE
Click on link above and put in your quarterly m3 usage and the calculator will show your increased $ required and your %age increase of 17%.
Last year the rate increased passed prior to April 1, 2011 but took effect only on the Apr1-June 30 Quarterly billing. It was not retroactive to the first quarter.
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-80685185513882443732012-01-29T06:09:00.000-08:002012-01-29T06:09:45.433-08:00Funding continues for Teen JunctionBy Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 29, 2012 1:00 AM
Youth at risk in Vernon continue to have high-level support. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee members have agreed to another year of $66,000 in operating funding for Teen Junction. “We have stabilized because of the core funding,” said Debbie Schiller, Teen Junction executive director. GVAC provided funding last year Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-85596033619728344262012-01-29T06:05:00.000-08:002012-01-29T06:05:39.360-08:00Affordable housing hot topicBy Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 29, 2012 1:00 AM
There is considerable interest in easing the housing crunch in Vernon. More than 100 people attended a forum on affordable and attainable housing Thursday, far more than had registered. “We know we’ve hit a button in the community,”
said Annette Sharkey, with the Social Planning Council, which hosted the
event with the Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-45002396835502018972012-01-29T06:01:00.000-08:002012-01-29T06:01:00.981-08:00New fees at area landfills
By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 29, 2012 1:00 AM
There are changes underway at North Okanagan landfills. The Regional District of North Okanagan board has approved a new fee schedule which takes effect Wednesday.
The most significant changes are:
an increase in the refuse disposal fee from $85/tonne to $88/tonne (the minimum charge for refuse remains at $3);
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-62842178498277018422012-01-29T05:56:00.000-08:002012-01-29T05:56:25.852-08:00Development group takes hiatus
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 29, 2012 1:00 AM
The future of a taxpayer-owned development agency remains in limbo. Directors with the city’s Hesperia Development
Corporation told Vernon council Monday they have no immediate plans to
proceed with 1,000 units of attainable housing on 69 acres near Longacre
Drive. “The corporation can go into hibernation or Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-34816580263872483782012-01-29T05:53:00.000-08:002012-01-29T05:53:42.152-08:00Limited free parking given to Carnival
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 29, 2012 1:00 AM
The City of Vernon’s Carnival spirit has limits. Council will only provide four hours of free
parking per day over four days instead of the full six days sought by
the Downtown Vernon Association for Vernon Winter Carnival activities. “We’re looking to save where we possibly can,”
said Coun. Juliette Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-75715920753257109372012-01-29T05:50:00.000-08:002012-01-29T05:50:00.995-08:00GVAC directors under pressure
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 29, 2012 1:00 AM
Politicians are warning non-profit groups that they don’t have a bottomless pit of cash. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee agreed Thursday
to a number of financial requests from cultural groups, although they
aren’t all getting what they wanted. “We only have taxpayers’ money and not our money,” said directorDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-51352879852613781542012-01-28T09:19:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.408-08:00Sports Complex Moves Forward Written by Peter McIntyre Friday, 27 January 2012 14:55
Written by Peter McIntyre Friday, 27 January 2012 14:55
Greater Vernon residents could be voting in a referendum later this year, or perhaps in 2013. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has approved forming an ad hoc
committee made up of local government staff to explore a referendum
process for a 7.8 million dollar track and field-sports facility next to
Okanagan College in Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-20302152401323888662012-01-27T18:07:00.000-08:002012-01-27T19:13:01.256-08:00Kidston Receives Growers Award
Keeping our roots Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Friday, 27 January 2012 15:03
The BC Fruit Growers Association has given one of its highest honours to a Coldstream resident.Jamie Kidston has run a 40 acre orchard since 1977, land that has been in his family since 1904.
He was also a long time board member of the Vernon Fruit Union and
Growers Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-79482527155226339302012-01-27T07:43:00.000-08:002012-01-27T07:49:18.119-08:00Symphony Sunday in VernonDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-62488993920867846962012-01-27T05:59:00.000-08:002012-01-27T05:59:27.342-08:00COPs program seeks volunteers
By Roger Knox - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 27, 2012 1:00 AM
The local RCMP can always use extra eyes and ears. And the acclaimed Citizens On Patrol (COPs) program can as well. New volunteers are needed for the group which serves as
additional helpers in solving crimes for the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP
detachment. “For the past 19 years, Citizens On Patrol volunteers
have Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-67819243937709741682012-01-27T05:52:00.000-08:002012-01-27T05:52:24.094-08:00Council contemplates Coldstream tax hikeBy Jennifer Smith - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 27, 2012 1:00 AM
tax hike of 6.31 per cent could transpire in Coldstream. While pencil sharpening is still ongoing at
budget deliberations, the numbers currently call for a 4.97 per cent tax
increase, plus 1.34 per cent for the mechanic shop. More than $30,000 in revenue losses, a number of
necessary railway crossing projects, Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-50363778631003967572012-01-27T05:43:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.419-08:00Questions arise over pool workBy Roger Knox - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 27, 2012 1:00 AM
Tough questions are being asked over conditions at the Vernon Recreation Complex. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee approved
$1.7 million in repairs at the facility, but some politicians are
wondering why the work is needed when the pool was only upgraded and
expanded in 1993. “There were construction mistakes made Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-65406439772652723992012-01-27T05:24:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.429-08:00Greater Vernon water rates projected to gushBy Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 27, 2012 1:00 AM
Water costs could skyrocket in Greater Vernon. Officials are considering a cumulative 34 per cent increase over the next two years so major improvements to the water
utility can proceed. “It is necessary,” said Mike Macnabb, Greater Vernon
Advisory Committee chairperson. “The Interior Health Authority sets the
Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-7321950040407068112012-01-26T20:05:00.000-08:002012-01-26T20:05:28.119-08:00Harper Government Invests in Arts and Culture in British Columbia
Canada NewsWire KELOWNA, BC, Jan. 26, 2012
New investments from the Government
of Canada in British Columbia's arts and culture sectors are helping to
boost the economy and create jobs and growth. This was announced today
by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and
Official Languages, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna. Funding will support 11 projects Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-54708750145490382132012-01-26T19:59:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.438-08:00RBC Bid Scores Free Use Of Wesbild
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:30
Organizers
will get to use Wesbild Centre for free for more than 10 days, if
Vernon gets the bid to host the Royal Bank Cup hockey tournament in
2014. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee gave that approval today,
amounting to 22 thousand dollars in rental fees and another
seven-thousand in potential lost Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-63387598862345005792012-01-26T19:57:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.447-08:00Decision Made on Vernon Rec Centre Written
by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 26 January 2012 17:50
Local decision makers have decided to repair the Vernon Rec Centre, rather than build a new one. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee director Rob Sawatzky says a brand
new facility in the same location would cost 18 Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-72607931147927194602012-01-26T18:35:00.000-08:002012-01-26T18:35:03.264-08:00Special intake for community gaming grants now open
VICTORIA– Groups focusing on adult arts and sports, animal welfare and the environment
are encouraged to take advantage of a special community gaming grant
application intake, Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural
Development, announced today. Earlier
this month, Premier Christy Clark announced the Province was increasing its
annual community gaming grant base budget to $135 Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-87621940432600144242012-01-26T18:30:00.000-08:002012-01-26T18:30:49.556-08:00Police resourcing requirements (Kelowna)
Jan. 26, 2012
Study to be reviewed at Jan. 30 Council Meeting
City Council will receive the Police Resource Requirements
study by Robert Prosser & Associates at its regular meeting Monday,
Jan. 30."The report now provides the City and the RCMP with strong, relevant
data to develop a Police Services Strategic Plan and Local Crime
Reduction Strategy that meet theDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-53241481868983616272012-01-26T06:45:00.000-08:002012-01-26T06:45:25.092-08:00Wendy's Dreamlift Day surpasses $1 million
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 26, 2012 6:00 AM
Wednesday's Wendy's Dreamlift Day is one to remember. The event raised a record $114,276 at the nine Wendy's
restaurants in the Thompson-Okanagan, bringing the cumulative total to
$1.1 million since the event began in 1995. "We've done itDon Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-42776844333126756802012-01-26T06:42:00.000-08:002012-01-26T06:42:12.778-08:00Police Interested In Sturgis Talks
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 26 January 2012 03:03
RCMP are waiting with interest to see if a major music festival and motorbike rally is held in the North Okanagan this summer. A promoter plans to hold Sturgis North at the MotoPlex Speedway in Spallumcheen in July, although a final deal has not been reached.Last year's event was a financial flop, but Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-22769271857856674252012-01-26T05:51:00.000-08:002012-01-26T05:51:10.088-08:00City Hires New Spokesperson
Written by Peter McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM Thursday, 26 January 2012 03:22
The city of Vernon has a new communications officer. Courtenay Pitcher started the position in mid-December, and will
handle media relations, maintaining the city website, and helping apply
for government grants. She says her other duties include "Developing a communications plan
in the future, Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-60014792820099899922012-01-25T17:04:00.000-08:002012-01-25T17:04:52.938-08:00Vernon police seek highway crash witnesses
By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 25, 2012 4:00 PM
RCMP are looking for witnesses to a Highway 97 accident
Wednesday morning that sent a Vernon man to Kelowna General Hospital
with serious injuries. Crews were called to a collision on the highway south of Vernon near Bailey Road at 7:15 a.m. “A brown Chev pickup was travelling southbound when
contact was made Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-48282885690341347662012-01-25T16:07:00.000-08:002012-01-25T16:07:00.212-08:00Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-90728213282269833762012-01-25T14:55:00.000-08:002012-01-25T14:55:25.364-08:00Duckworth wants city's CAO position
By Jeremy Deutsch - Kamloops This Week Published: January 20, 2012 9:00 AM
As the process to find a new CAO to lead Kamloops gets underway, one familiar name has jumped into the race. David Duckworth, the city's director of public works
and sustainability, confirmed he will submit his name to replace
outgoing CAO Randy Diehl. "It's been a career goal of mine for 20 years now," Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-30204688118263070962012-01-25T14:52:00.000-08:002012-01-25T14:52:22.654-08:00Grow-op advocate cannot cultivate city supportBy Jeremy Deutsch - Kamloops This Week Published: January 24, 2012 4:00 PM
The former operator of a medical marijuana club was
hoping to cultivate support from city council for a legal grow operation
in town, but was ultimately left in the weeds. Carl Anderson, the former operator of the Canadian Safe
Cannabis Society in Kamloops, asked council on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to
consider allowing Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-40853368954553975832012-01-25T06:09:00.000-08:002012-01-25T06:10:15.029-08:00City workers moving into library buildingBy Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 25, 2012 1:00 AM
It won’t be cheap, but City of Vernon workers are being consolidated on to one site. Council agreed Monday to spend $600,000 to renovate the
current library building once it is vacant so it can be used for city
employees. “It’s the most cost-effective and logical way to go,” said Coun. Catherine Lord. The Vernon Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-43398405070141750862012-01-25T06:01:00.000-08:002012-01-25T06:01:49.529-08:00Council divided over full service gas stations
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 25, 2012 1:00 AM
The possibility of forcing gas stations to provide full service is fuelling a debate at city hall. Vernon council has deferred a decision on forming a
committee to investigate whether gas stations should be legislated to
have full service Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-45040954712297704372012-01-25T05:58:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.456-08:00Tour reveals rec centre realities
By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 25, 2012 1:00 AM
Many politicians are resigned to a costly bill at the Vernon Recreation Complex. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee members toured the
complex Tuesday to determine if $1.7 million in repairs should proceed
or if their next step should be Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-25065200183787679892012-01-24T18:37:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.465-08:00Politicians Check Out Rec Centre Damage
Written by Peter McIntyre
107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 24 January 2012 16:22
Local politicians may be leaning towards repairing the Vernon Rec Centre, rather than a total rebuild. Twenty elected reps, government staff and media were given a tour of
the complex today, which needs an estimated two million dollars in
repairs.Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-55332199398210394042012-01-24T18:34:00.000-08:002012-01-24T18:34:22.437-08:0034% Increase Needed For Water Projects
Written by Peter McIntyre
107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 24 January 2012 17:30
Greater Vernon water customers should be ready for big rate hikes. Regional
District of North Okanagan needs 17 percent increases in each of the
next two years to fund separation and other projects. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chair Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-23617953506503919782012-01-24T18:31:00.000-08:002012-01-24T18:31:39.625-08:00Possible 6% Tax Hike In Coldstream
Written by Glen Morrison
107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:50
It's time to get the red pens out as local councils work down their budgets. Coldstream mayor Jim Garlick says at this point they're just getting things set up. He tells Kiss FM, "We have some increases through transit and
policing costs. Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-43602014705369997512012-01-24T06:25:00.000-08:002012-01-25T11:21:31.806-08:00Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-89334705490599074132012-01-24T05:53:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.476-08:00GVAC Water Rates Special Meeting today.
Greater Vernon Adviosry Committee
Special Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 8:00 am
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Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-77242483844033057842012-01-24T05:44:00.000-08:002012-01-24T05:44:55.268-08:00Sturgis North confirmed for Spallumcheen
By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star Published: January 23, 2012 2:00 PM
The Sturgis North organization is confirming its second
event – a music festival, motorcycle rally and motorcycle trade show
and exhibition – has a new location at the MotoPlex Speedway and Events
Centre in Spallumcheen. The event, Don Quixotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873161280321151070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30399097.post-71515019262009856372012-01-24T05:43:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:25:48.485-08:00GVAC PARKS Special Meeting Thursday
Greater Vernon Advisory Committee
Special Meeting - Parks
Thursday, January 26, 2012 -
8:00 am
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