News

In response to the October 14 letter to the editor of Castanet titled “No more blank cheques”, this letter is to provide your readers with the accurate information to be properly informed about the Fire Hall Referendum in the District of Lake Country.
What is correct is there is a referendum question on the municipal election ballot to approve the borrowing of up to $6.6 million to fund the construction of a new fire hall and if approved by the electorate will...
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The Lake Country Pubic Art Commission is inviting Lake Country artists to submit images for the 2018 municipal greeting cards.
Christmas Cards
Each year, Christmas cards are sent by the Lake Country Mayor and staff to various other municipalities and other correspondents.  We are searching for an image that could be used to create the Christmas cards.
Images can be from any art form: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, or other, and can from any art...
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Future generations will enjoy the connections forged by the partner jurisdictions of the Okanagan Rail Trail. Today, September 27, the District of Lake Country, City of Kelowna, Okanagan Indian Band and Regional District of the North Okanagan cut the ribbon to officially open the trail.
“The trail will provide an alternative multimodal transportation system, improving the livability of our communities and supporting a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Mayor Baker,...
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The eagerly awaited Okanagan Rail Trail officially opens on September 27. Residents and visitors are invited to join the District of Lake Country, City of Kelowna, Regional District of North Okanagan, Okanagan Indian Band and funding partners for the grand opening. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. and will be held at the Oyama Boat Launch on Wood Lake located at 15455 Oyama Road, Lake Country . The boat launch will be closed for the duration of the event until approximately...
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Seasonal temperatures and a low fire hazard means open burning season will begin for eligible property owners on Monday, October 1 st .
Burning is only allowed when air quality and venting conditions are good for those property owners obtaining a permit from their local fire authority. 
Under Regional District and local fire bylaws permitted open burning may start October 1 st and must be complete on April 30 th . 
Burning permits are available from......
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