Tag: Regional District of Central Kootenay

South Slocan schoolhouse pavilion moves closer to construction

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Plans to build a new community pavilion at the former South Slocan schoolhouse site are moving forward, with the Regional District of Central Kootenay seeking another $350,000 to help fund construction.

Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

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Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

Castlegar aquatic centre closing Saturday for maintenance

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Get your last laps in before the pool at the Castlegar aquatic centre closes for maintenance for more than a month.

West Robson boil water notice cancelled

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has rescinded a boil notice for users on the West Robson water system.

RDCK salary disclosure shows rise in top earners

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Nearly 100 Regional District of Central Kootenay employees earned more than the province's public salary disclosure threshold in 2025.

Budget for Castlegar arena expansion increased $2.5 million

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has approved a $2.5 million increase in the overall budget of the proposed Castlegar arena expansion, to be paid for through taxes.

RDCK approves new pay, travel rules for directors

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved a series of changes to how directors are compensated and reimbursed for meetings, travel and professional development.

RDCK to test emergency alert system this week

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will test its emergency notification system on Thursday as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs May 3 to 9.

Kootenay fire departments receive nearly $500K in provincial funding

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Volunteer and composite fire departments in the region are receiving close to half a million dollars in provincial funding to support training and equipment upgrades.

Naming rights may defray cost of new Castlegar arena

Recreation My Kootenay Now -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has agreed to a proposal that will see the rights to name the new arena go to the winning bidder of a request for design-build proposals.

RDCK monitoring atmospheric river as flood risks rise in northern areas

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is warning of rising water levels and potential flooding as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain to northern parts of the region.

Planning to build? RDCK breaks down permit process

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Spring is approaching, and for many residents of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), it signals the start of construction season. Whether it’s adding a secondary suite, renovating a commercial space, or building a dream home, officials say obtaining a building permit is the first essential step.

Boil notice to be issued for West Robson water system

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A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the West Robson Water System, effective Friday, Aug. 8. 

RDCK rejects ostrich carcasses

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is intervening in the pending cull of 400 birds from the Universal...

RDCK adopts Five Year Financial Plan

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The RDCK’s Five Year Financial Plan is ready to roll with, with an average 5.7 per cent increase in...

RDCK launches new look website

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has launched its newly redesigned website, www.rdck.ca, aimed at improving accessibility, transparency,...
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Q&A with outgoing RDKB chair Grace McGregor

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Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.
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