Improper 'recycling' of insecticides angers RDEK
June 24, 2009 by CVNews
Filed under Cranbrook, Environment, Kimberley-Cranbrook, Local government, Local news, Safety
The depositing of old containers of insecticide in recycling has angered regional government staff.
Press release –
Haz Mat Incident Raises Ire of RDEK.
The RDEK is reminding the public about the importance of properly disposing of recyclables, garbage and other materials after insecticide was dumped in a recycling bin and sent several employees at the Materials Recycling Facility to Hospital yesterday. [Read more]
Lakeview sewer and water upgrades defeated
May 25, 2009 by Bev Duthie
Filed under Columbia Valley, Homes, Local government, Local news
Waterfront homes on lower Lakeview Road (Photo: CVNews)
The possibility of a water and sewage system in the Lakeview area has been put to rest. On Saturday, May 16th a special meeting of the property owners in the proposed Lakeview Road sewer and water service area was held. The purpose of the meeting was to determine if the community still wished to pursue discussions with the RDEK and the Windermere Water and Sewer Company. The vote was 58 to 32 to not continue discussions with the RDEK but to pursue improvements to onsite septic systems. [Read more]
