Tag: RDKB

RDKB calls for end to civilian suffering

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - August 2, 2025

Some local politicians are weighing in on world affairs, asking the federal government support peace efforts and humanitarian aid wherever civilians are at risk.

Updated: RDKB activates emergency operations centre

Wildfires Kate Brown - July 8, 2025

Local fire services are still awaiting information on a fire burning south of the border, near North Point in the state of Washington.

RDKB FireSmart Specialists are fired up

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Kate Brown - June 10, 2025

RDKB’s FireSmart Specialist team is back in action and fired up to work together and reduce our wildfire risk.

Kootenays better prepared for climate emergencies

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - May 9, 2025

The Kootenays will be better able to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-caused disasters with $1,143,920 in...

Columbia Pollution Control Centre upgrade marks a major step toward environmental sustainability

Environment My Kootenay Now Staff - February 4, 2025

15 years in the making, the Columbia Pollution Control Centre in Trail is heading for an upgrade. The project will...

BC Transit expands West Kootenay service

Transit My Kootenay Now Staff - December 24, 2024

Effective January 6, BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the Regional District of Kootenay...

Warfield launches Municipal Sustainability Study

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB My Kootenay Now Staff - November 7, 2024

The Village of Warfield is undertaking a Municipal Sustainability Study to assess its sustainability as a standalone municipality. The study...

RDKB now offering FireSmart rebates

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Storrm Lennie - August 29, 2024

Homeowners in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) now have the opportunity to enhance the wildfire resiliency of...

City of Trail forced to postpone 2023 RDKB tax recovery

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Storrm Lennie - May 31, 2024

The City of Trail has been forced to handle its tax recovery process for the Regional District of Kootenay...

UPDATED: Fortis BC responds to power outages in the region

News Storrm Lennie - August 18, 2023

Fortis B.C is responding to power outages throughout the West Kootenay's that has affected over 7,000 customers. Fortis B.C’s...

Beaver Valley remains in Stage 3 Water Conservation efforts

News Storrm Lennie - August 16, 2023

Beaver Valley residents remain under Stage 3 water conservation efforts as extreme drought conditions continue throughout the Regional District...

RDKB receives $690,000 to promote FireSmart program

News Storrm Lennie - June 29, 2023

The Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary has received a $690,000 grant from the province to promote FireSmart awareness....

RDKB puts 17 properties in Fruitvale on evacuation alert

News Justin Baumgardner - May 6, 2023

The RDKB has issued an evacuation alert for 17 properties in Fruitvale. The alert covers 16 properties around Fruitvale Beaver...

Glass, foam recycling suspended in West Kootenay/Boundary

News Greg Nesteroff - November 19, 2021

Due to the flooding and highway closures going on elsewhere in BC, Recycle BC is temporarily suspending collection of...

RDKB keeping tabs on river levels

News Greg Nesteroff - November 15, 2021

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is watching river levels in the wake of heavy precipitation around the province...

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