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Housing Needs Assessment Project gets funding
The Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds (CVCDF) Committee has approved its first project to fund. “The committee has awarded up to $30,000 to the Family Resource Centre for preparation of a Columbia Valley Housing Needs Assessment and submission of a … > Read More
Edgewater FD prepares for live burn
Members of the Edgewater Fire Department will get some practical, hands on training Monday night (May 13) as they take part in a live burn exercise at Wittman Field. “The Edgewater ballpark building is slated for demolition and removal so … > Read More
RDEK board showed sound leadership
e-KNOW Editorial Sometimes elected officials have to make a decision that seems to fly in the face of the short burning fuse of public desire, for the sake of long-term gain. The Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors … > Read More
Crossroads abattoir proposal clears major hurdle
The establishment of an abattoir near the Invermere crossroads took a step forward May 3 when the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors voted against the weight of public sentiment and the wishes of the local director. … > Read More
Lot 48 bylaws officially rescinded
It was a legislative move that raised many eyebrows and infused a vein of concern among Columbia Valley property and business owners. Almost eight years ago, many observers saw the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) back zoning of Lot … > Read More
Transfer Station reopened after explosives scare
The Fernie Transfer Station will reopen tomorrow following an explosives scare earlier today. “At about 11 a.m. this morning, the staff at the Fernie Transfer Station discovered what appeared to be sticks of dynamite. The RCMP were called immediately and … > Read More
Transfer Station closed after dynamite discovered
The Fernie Transfer Station has been evacuated after someone left dynamite at the facility this morning (May 3). “Fernie Transfer Station staff discovered what appears to be six sticks of dynamite with a detonation device on the floor of the … > Read More
City endorses 27 groups/programs for CBT funding
The City of Fernie is putting forth a list of 27 community groups and programs that it is endorsing for Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) funding following a Community Input Meeting. Council April 9 recommended that the Regional District of East … > Read More
Sparwood Council Facts
Whiskey Jack Resort District of Sparwood council April 15 authorized the Mayor and Director of Corporate Services to execute a fifth modification to the Whiskey Jack Master Development Agreement removing the storm sewer outfall and replacing it with the Highway … > Read More
