Tag: Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

RDKB welcomes new wildfire trucks

The three trucks were added to the fleet this week, and on Wednesday one of them was called to a wildfire on the Strawberry Pas

Windstorm damages historic Park Siding school

An historic one-room log schoolhouse in the Beaver Valley was among the casualties of last week's windstorm, but it's expected to be repaired and reopened.

Ali Grieve seeks another term as Beaver Valley RDKB director

Grieve has represented the area continuously since 2005. She was elected by acclamation in 2022.

Contractors concerned about Trail going solo on building inspection

Several builders say they have had a positive relationship with the RDKB, which provides inspections for Trail and other member municipalities.

RDKB wants your take on waste

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is moving into the next phase of its solid waste management plan update — and you are invited to take part.

RDKB names James Chandler new CAO

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has promoted from within in naming a new chief administrative officer.

Compost sales coming to RDKB

Kootenay Boundary residents will soon be able to buy Class A compost at local landfill and transfer sites.

RDKB to consider bringing Trail landfill in-house

At the moment, McKelvey Creek has a mix of staff: RDKB employees are the front-line folks you see when driving across the scales, but contractors do the behind-the-scenes work of compacting, moving waste around, and hauling to other facilities.

Genelle Fire Hall receives a lifeline

Genelle’s Fire Station will remain operational with conditions, after a motion was passed at this morning’s vital Regional District...

City of Rossland releases draft financial plan, includes 10 per cent tax hike

Rossland residents will see a 10 per cent increase on their property tax bills this year.  The City of Rossland...

RDKB issues Atmospheric River Alert

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is activating the regional emergency operations centre to a level one this...

Red Mountain Ski Bus back in service for the season

Red Mountain's ski bus is back for the season, with BC Transit, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB)...

New Regional Fire Training Centre in Trail nears completion

Construction on the new Regional Fire Training Centre for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue Service (KBRFR) is nearly...

RDKB launches new FireSmart on Wheels trailer

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is launching the province’s first FireSmart on Wheels trailer to educate community...

RDCK imposing Stage 1 water conservation measures on June 1

Stage 1 water conservation measures will be imposed on Saturday, June 1, for residents on Regional District of Central...

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