Live blog of RDCK board meeting for April 21
Posted on 21. Apr, 2011 by Colin Payne in Live Blog, Rural Politics
A live blog is an account of what is happening at a meeting or public event told as it happens by a reporter through a story that’s constantly evolving and being updated. This is an informal account of the meeting aimed at giving readers who are unable to attend a feel for what is going [...]
Something old and something new for regional districts
Posted on 10. Dec, 2010 by Chris Shepherd in Rural Politics
Regional District of Central Kootenay There was a complete change over in the RDCK. John Kettle, director for Area B, moved from the vice chair position to chair, replacing Gary Wright, who opted not to run again. Taking Kettle’s seat is Hillary Elliott, a councillor from Slocan. Elliott beat out Ramona Faust, director for Area [...]
RDCK worried about new mailing addresses
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by Chris Shepherd in Rural Politics
It seems the RDCK only has maps showing community names and boundaries in the rural areas that they don’t want set in stone, but a Canada Post initiative to update addresses in the region could do just that. That has directors in the regional district worried they’ll have to hold expensive consultations with residents to [...]
RDEK director dies suddenly
Posted on 07. Dec, 2010 by Chris Shepherd in Rural Politics
Norm Walter, director for Area E in the Regional District of East Kootenay, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack, The Townsman has reported. Walter died on Monday, Dec. 6. Scott Manjak, chair of the RDEK board, says Walter was a passionate, popular director. Walter was in his third term representing Area E. “Our first [...]
Fire chiefs resent new RDCK alcohol regulations
Posted on 05. Aug, 2010 by Chris Shepherd in Rural Politics, West Kootenay
Volunteer fire chiefs in the Regional District of Central Kootenay say a new regulation prohibiting alcohol consumption in their fire halls is the latest example of a lack of respect from the board of directors. Fifteen fire chiefs and volunteer firefighters attended the July board of directors meeting to tell directors what they thought of [...]
RDCK looks to speed up legislation
Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by Chris Shepherd in Rural Politics
This seems like a mighty good idea for the RDCK. Regional District of Central Kootenay directors hope to avoid covering the same ground twice in their decision making process by adding another board meeting to their monthly calendar. The second board meeting will replace a general affairs committee meeting (also held once a month) with [...]
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