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Floodplain mapping planned for Slocan River

Environment My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, which belongs to the Slocan Lake and River Partnership, is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals.

Slocan Valley RDCK candidate belatedly withdraws

2026 Municipal Election My Kootenay Now -
Jae Hamilton,one of the three candidates running for regional district director in the Slocan Valley, doesn't want you to vote for him.

Chris Popoff acclaimed as RDCK Area I director

2026 Municipal Election My Kootenay Now -
What initially looked like a three-way race to replace longtime Regional District of Central Kootenay rural Castlegar director Andy Popoff has turned into an election by acclamation.

Two companies advance to next stage of Castlegar arena expansion

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay announced today that Scott Builders Inc. of Calgary and Kalesnikoff Mass Timber Inc., a local company, have signed on to the next round of the competition

RDCK: Races in all but 2 electoral areas

2026 Municipal Election My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will see races next month in nine of its 11 rural electoral areas.

Castlegar rec complex eyed as haven on smoky days

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Greg Nesteroff -
Should Castlegar have a place for people to go when wildfire smoke is bad? It's something that the recreation commission is looking into.

Rec commission greenlights disc golf at Pass Creek park

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Greg Nesteroff -
Plans for a disc golf course at Pass Creek Regional Park will push ahead but it remains to be seen how much the project will cost and how it will be paid for.

Walter Popoff reflects on 18 years representing the Slocan Valley

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
When Walter Popoff first ran for Area H director in 2008, he didn’t know how long he would last. Eighteen years later, he’s preparing to leave the Regional District of Central Kootenay board after five terms.

Got wild turkeys? Alberta wants them

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie -
More than 600 Kootenay turkeys have taken a one-way trip to Alberta through a relocation program that's been running for four years.

Boil notice issued for Fauquier

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued a precautionary boil water notice for users on the Fauquier water system, including the ferry landing.

RDCK moves ahead with bylaw giving staff more decision-making authority

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is moving ahead with a new bylaw that would allow staff to make more routine decisions without bringing every matter before the board. 

Longtime Area H director Walter Popoff won’t seek re-election

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
After 18 years representing Electoral Area H on the Regional District of Central Kootenay board, Walter Popoff will not seek re-election this fall.

Castlegar arena referendum delayed to 2027

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar and area residents will likely vote in February rather than November on adding a second sheet of ice and a walking track to the recreation complex.

RDCK directors reveal plans for October election

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Several Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) directors have confirmed they will seek another term in October, while some plan to step away from the board and others remain undecided.

Some Kootenay municipalities out of luck on infrastructure funding

Municipal & District News Greg Nesteroff -
Five West Kootenay municipalities will be receiving millions of dollars for major infrastructure projects thanks to a federal fund, but others are left hoping for better luck next year.

Evacuation alert lifted for Inonoaklin Creek wildfire

Wildfires My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has rescinded an evacuation alert that was in place for residents near the Inonoaklin Creek wildfire. 
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