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Notice to motorists regarding pothole damage claims
It is that time of year again when potholes begin their annual appearance on the streets of Cranbrook and become the hot topic of discussion for many residents. Potholes are weather-related and can occur at any time of the year. … > Read More
DOI asking UBCM to push its stand against Jumbo municipality
The District of Invermere wants the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to stand by a resolution passed last September that in part states opposition to “the concept of an unelected body making land use decisions for an area with … > Read More
EcoSociety to challenge Jumbo Municipality in court
The West Kootenay EcoSociety is today (Feb. 18) submitting an application for a Judicial Review of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality at the B.C. Courthouse in Nelson. The application argues that the appointment of municipal councilors without any electors … > Read More
Sparwood Council Facts
DVP – Whiskey Jack Resort District of Sparwood Council Feb. 4 authorized sending out notices to surrounding property owner’s who may be affected advising them that council will, at the regular meeting on Monday, February 18, consider a Development Variance … > Read More
District holding public hearing on zoning bylaws revamp
The District of Elkford is holding a public hearing March 4 so the public can have their say on a zoning bylaw revamp. Pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act, the Council of the District of … > Read More
Local involvement ensures public interest is served
MLA Report One of the biggest issues that I am hearing about this week is the need for local involvement in decision making on the land base. There have been a number of decisions made recently by government where local … > Read More
CETA trade deal and Jumbo Resort proposal
This story first appeared in the Sep-Oct-2012-Vol22-No4 of the Watershed Sentinel by Joyce Nelson Ever since the BC Liberal government surprised residents of B.C.’s Kootenays with its March 20, 2012 approval for the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort, people have been … > Read More
Allowing the creation of a municipality without residents
The initiation of a broad legislation amendments act May 1 by the B.C. Provincial Government includes a change to the Local Government Act that will allow the creation of a Resort Municipality, even if no one is actually living in … > Read More
