RDCK applies to lease West Creston Ferry Landing for proposed regional park
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has applied to the Agricultural Land Commission for permission to lease approximately 1.2 hectares at West Creston Ferry Landing as it considers establishing a regional park.
West Kootenay election results: Trail elects new mayor, close races for regional directors
Trail has elected a new mayor, preliminary results show a change of leadership in Castlegar, and several regional district directors are trailing challengers following the October 17 local elections across the West Kootenay.
RDCK proposes new enforcement tool for unauthorized riparian work in Area G
Property owners who carry out unauthorized development near streams, lakes and wetlands in Electoral Area G could face a new layer of enforcement under proposed Regional District of Central Kootenay changes intended to put more of the cost of dealing with violations on the responsible property owner.
RDCK proposes targeted OCP updates to align with existing housing zoning
Rural property owners in seven Central Kootenay electoral areas could see changes to the language governing residential development in their Official Community Plans, but the Regional District of Central Kootenay says the project will not introduce any new zoning.
RDCK compost sales returning this fall with higher prices
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is preparing to resume compost sales at Salmo, Ootischenia and Creston this fall, with higher prices approved for 2026 and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary requesting an estimated 115 cubic metres of the finished product.
Castlegar arena project could be substantially complete by September 2029
A proposed second arena and indoor walking track at the Castlegar & District Community Complex could reach substantial completion by September 2029 if voters approve the project next year, according to an updated Regional District of Central Kootenay timeline.
Ezra Creek wildfire remains out of control at 116 hectares north of Castlegar
The Ezra Creek wildfire northeast of Castlegar remained out of control at 116 hectares Thursday afternoon following rapid growth a day earlier. Three smaller lightning-caused fires in the Greater Trail area were listed as being held or under control.
Two evacuation alerts remain as West Kootenay wildfires continue burning
No new evacuation alert or evacuation order was posted by the Regional District of Central Kootenay overnight, but two existing alerts remained active Tuesday as wildfires continued to burn in the West Kootenays.