Tag Archives: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

City continues shaping sign bylaw revamp

The City of Cranbrook continues to revamp its signage bylaw with an eye on improving aesthetics while trying to balance the needs of the business community. City council met for three hours May 15 to go through a draft of … > Read More

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RDEK Board Highlights

New Fees for Boat Launch There will be a new fee this year for commuter vehicles parking at the Yaqakxaqlamki Boat Launch (Lake Koocanusa). The RDEK has amended the bylaw to include a $5/day parking fee for commuter vehicles. This … > Read More

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RDEK Board Highlights

Access Guardian Contribution Agreement signed The chair and chief administrative officer of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) have signed the contribution agreement with Columbia Basin Trust for the Access Guardian Program. CBT has approved $20,000/year for 2013 and … > Read More

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Regional communities received safety, infrastructure upgrades

Several East Kootenay communities received highway safety and infrastructure upgrades in the past year. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s 2012 Community Service Initiative, in partnership with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, has resulted in the completion … > Read More

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RDEK board highlights

New deputy fire chief in the works A Deputy Chief / Fire Prevention Officer will be hired to serve the Elk Valley / South Country Fire & Rescue Services. The new position will assist the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Hosmer … > Read More

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Geo-tech work to be done on Fairmont Creek

The Water Stewardship Branch and a geotechnical engineer conducted another site visit to assess work completed to date on Fairmont Creek last week, reported the Regional District of East Kootenay. “Our work is now focusing on two areas: a 50-meter … > Read More

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RDEK Board Highlights

Wasa Area Official Community Plan The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is moving forward with a new community planning process for the Wasa area. The existing land use bylaw was adopted in 2002 and covers the area extending from … > Read More

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Sparwood Council Facts

Delegation Mr. Frank Lento, Chair Board of Trustees of School District 5 was in attendance at the meeting to advise council that the board has been successful in obtaining 12 Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s)for the three communities in the Elk … > Read More

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A lot of help for NorthStar Trail parking area

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Limited and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) have partnered to improve public accessibility to the NorthStar Trail between the City of Cranbrook and Kimberley. The two organizations gathered Friday, Oct. 21, along with City … > Read More

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More improvements coming to Trans-Canada

The construction of a retaining wall three storeys high will be part of improvements to 1.2 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden, helping make this important route safer and more reliable, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced … > Read More

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