Area F town hall meetings – Jan 20, 28

Regional District of East Kootenay.

You are invited to attend an upcoming Electoral Area F Town Hall Meeting. Meet and talk with your Electoral Area Director, learn about the services the RDEK provides, and find out how your tax dollars are being spent! [Read more]

Volunteer award nominations close Feb 26

Regional district to recognize outstanding volunteers.

Regional District of East Kootenay.

The search is on for the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Volunteers of the Year.

Every year, the Regional District honours one outstanding volunteer from each of its six Electoral Areas through the Electoral Area Volunteer Appreciation Awards and nomination forms are now available. [Read more]

Local conservation fund seeks proposals

East Kootenay Conservation Program.

Proposals are now being accepted for the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund and up to $200,000 will soon be available for on the ground projects.

Project proposals must be related to improving conditions for water, fish, wildlife and habitat or conserving natural areas. East Kootenay Conservation Program Chair, Nancy Newhouse says anyone with proposals in mind should review the Terms of Reference prior to submitting their application. “For proposals to be considered they must be targeted within the fund area, address threats to biodiversity, be technically sound and effective, and be submitted in conjunction with a registered society.” [Read more]

Request for project proposals, Upper Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (closes Jan 29)

East Kootenay Conservation Program.

The East Kootenay Conservation Program and Regional District of East Kootenay are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen utilizing the Upper Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund. You must review the Terms of Reference for the Fund prior to applying – go to www.ekcp.ca and click on Local Conservation. Section 8, Fund Design, is particularly relevant. [Read more]

RDEK calendar, Dec 15-22

Other RDEK happenings.

Regional District of East Kootenay.

• December 15, 2009

  4:30pm is the deadline to have expressions of interest submitted to the RDEK for the Columbia Valley Transit Advisory Commission. Letters can be addressed to Shannon Moskal, Deputy Manager of Administration. [Read more]

RDEK board meeting highlights – Dec 4, 2009

Regional District of East Kootenay.

Wilks Elected Board Chair for 2010.

Director David Wilks has been elected as Board Chair for 2010. This is the Sparwood Mayor’s first term as Board Chair. Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay was re-elected Vice Chair. [Read more]

RDEK supports Fernie museum project

Regional district makes donation to Fernie museum project.

The Regional District of East Kootenay announced at its December 4, 2009 meeting that it was donating $2500 from the Electoral Area A discretionary grants in aid (DGIA) account to the Fernie and District Historical Society’s museum project.

In February 2009, the historical society signed a 25-year lease with the City of Fernie for the old BC Hydro Building on Victoria Avenue. Thus began in earnest a renovation and restoration project that has virtually become a cooperative adventure, bringing together dozens of community-minded businesses and individuals who are donating their time, their skills, their money and their incredible enthusiasm to make this distinctive heritage treasure a true centerpiece in the downtown area. [Read more]

David Wilks, Rob Gay to chair RDEK for 2010

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has elected David Wilks as Chair for 2010.

“This is an honour,” says Wilks. “I have thoroughly enjoyed the 4 years I have served on the Regional District Board and I am looking forward to the challenges and new opportunities as Board Chair.” This is the Sparwood Mayor’s first term as Chair. [Read more]

Many opinions on use of Lake Windermere

Public input compiled as regional district begins to draft lake management plan.

Regional District of East Kootenay.

After carefully reviewing more than 600 surveys and compiling the information gathered during two public workshops this summer, the RDEK and its consultant are very pleased with the participation and feedback received to date for the Lake Windermere Management Plan. [Read more]

Dec 17 deadline for Timber Ridge water proposal petitions

Three Parties Confirm Timber Ridge Proposal Best Option for Community.

Regional District of East Kootenay.

With just over two weeks to go before the petition deadline for the Timber Ridge Water System Upgrade, the Regional District of East Kootenay, Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company and Windermere Water and Sewer Company are reaffirming that the water system upgrade currently being proposed is the best option for the community. [Read more]