HIGHLIGHTS is a monthly publication of the Regional District of East Kootenay. The Regional Board meets on the first Friday of each month (subject to periodic change) at the RDEK office in Cranbrook. Board Meetings are open to the public. For more information on this publication, contact Loree Duczek at lduczek@rdek.bc.ca or visit www.rdek.bc.ca
Aerial Assessment Funding Requested
The RDEK has submitted a request to Emergency Management BC (EMBC) for an aerial assessment of at least 20 sites along the Elk River and its tributaries to assist with determining future actions required for flood protection. EMBC has approved the request and the flight is expected to take place within the next two weeks. Contact: Lee-Ann Crane 250-489-2791
Concerns Raised Regarding Activities on Crown Land
A letter will be sent to Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett regarding the Board’s concerns regarding uncontrolled parties being held on Crown land in the region. An example is recent raves and parties held in the Koocanusa area, resulting in
objectionable noise issues, littering, vandalism and injuries. The letter requests action be taken to address the situation in the region, with copies going to Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Norm MacDonald, the RCMP and Interior Health. Contact: Lee-Ann Crane 250-489-2791
Coal Discovery Trail
The Board has moved to decommission the Coal Discovery Trail as of January 31, 2014 and transfer the tenure for the Fernie to Hosmer portion of the Trail to the Fernie Trails Alliance. It is hoped that between now and January, another group may come forward to take over the Hosmer to Sparwood portion of the Trail. Contact: Kevin Paterson 250-489-2791
Home Based Business Regulations
The Board is moving ahead with a number of changes to the regulation of Home Based Businesses in the ….
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