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District is go-to source for Corridor information

Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 09:00 PM

One of the biggest decisions in the history of Lake Country will be made on Saturday. The chance to be a partner in this once-in-a-lifetime real estate opportunity has been hotly debated since the CN rail acquisition process started last year.

The District of Lake Country has been involved in this partnership from the beginning and has taken steps deemed by Mayor and Council to be in the best interest of the community.

"Borrowing to participate as a funding partner to acquire this significant land...

Last of advance polls in rail referendum

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 09:00 PM

With the last of the advance polls for the Lake Country Okanagan Rail Corridor borrowing bylaw referendum now closed, 2853 electors have cast their votes. Over 30 per cent of eligible voters have participated thus far. There were 773 voters that turned out at the advance poll held at Municipal Hall Tuesday, April 21st. The results of all polls will be tallied by Election officials once the polls close on General Voting Day Saturday, April 25th.

"In the advance polls alone we have beat the 2014 general...

One-time grant supports Oyama playground

Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2015 09:00 PM

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick has delivered a $35,000 grant to the District of Lake Country, in support of improvements to Oyama Pioneer Park Playground. One-time grants provide needed short-term support for projects and activities that help various groups in our communities.

"By prudently managing the province's finances, we were able to identify funds from within existing budgets that can provide this one-time support," says Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. "Pioneer Park is enjoyed...

Oyama Advance Poll Turnout

Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 09:00 PM

The District of Lake Country held the second of five advance polls Thursday, April 16 at the Oyama Community Hall with 531 electors casting their ballot. A total of 1584 electors cast ballots during the first two advance polls. General Voting Day is Saturday, April 25.

"It was terrific to have such a great turnout at both advance polls so far," said Chief Election Officer Reyna Seabrook. "Kudos to the very efficient election officials for their friendly and professional approach to moving people swiftly...

Voting numbers remain strong at Carr's Landing advance poll

Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 09:00 PM

Friday's third advance poll in Carr's Landing for the Lake Country Okanagan Rail Corridor borrowing bylaw referendum resulted in 161 votes cast; and together with those cast Wednesday and Thursday, make a total of 1745 votes so far in the referendum. The final results of all polls will be tallied by Election officials once the polls close on General Voting Day Saturday, April 25th.

Residents have two more days of advance voting: Monday, April 20 at the Okanagan Centre Community Hall between 10 a.m....