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RDKB payroll costs climbed 6.6% in 2025

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary paid out over $14 million in salaries and expenses in 2025, an increase of about $878,000.

Premier namechecks RDKB chair in UBCM speech

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
"I don't think you can see the bruises from where you're sitting," David Eby joked following a meeting with Regional District of Kootenay Boundary chair Grace McGregor. "She used a phone book."

RDKB unhappy with FortisBC rates

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is complaining about what one director calls a "huge disparity" in rates between FortisBC and BC Hydro.

RDKB: 3 of 5 directors acclaimed

2026 Municipal Election My Kootenay Now -
Three of the five incumbent Regional District of Kootenay Boundary directors have been acclaimed for another term.

RDKB bans AI data centres in rural Beaver Valley

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has adopted a bylaw that bans artificial intelligence data centres from setting up shop in rural parts of the Beaver Valley.

RDKB unimpressed with response to Pend d’Oreille encampment

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board is puzzled by the response from the provincial government to concerns over an encampment in the Pend d'Oreille where three people have died in fires this year.

Public hearing to consider banning Beaver Valley data centres

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will ask for public feedback Thursday on the idea of banning artificial intelligence data centres from rural parts of the Beaver Valley.

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.

Historic Park Siding schoolhouse to be moved

Community Greg Nesteroff -
The one-room Park Siding log schoolhouse, which has been a museum since the early 1990s, saw holes punctured in its roof when a tree came down on it late last month.

RDKB calls on province to remove Pend d’Oreille encampment

Housing Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary wants the provincial government to immediately remove an encampment in the Pend d'Oreille where three people have died in two fires this spring.

RDKB to host FireSmart event in Montrose

Community Submitted Article -
Residents from across the Beaver Valley, Trail, Genelle and beyond are invited to come along, bring the family, and take simple steps toward wildfire preparedness at the upcoming Get FireSmart community event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montrose Community Park.

RDKB still thinking about Skills Centre contribution

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has tentatively budgeted $30,000 for the struggling Trail Skills Centre, but a final decision won't be made until next month.

RDKB directors say no to 2nd deputy regional fire chief

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue won't add a second deputy fire chief this year after a Regional District of Kootenay Boundary subcommittee voted against the expenditure.

Trail considering in-house building inspection

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
City council heard that Trail is expected to pay about $340,000 this year to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary for the service.

Trail overnight shelter dilemma still unsolved

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board says it wants to solve an impasse over an overnight emergency shelter in Trail that has frustrated local politicians and a community group.

UPDATED: Trail Community Action Team worried about lack of warming centre

Community Greg Nesteroff -
The group says efforts to open a centre have been stymied by bureaucracy.
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