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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
Jumbo opposition outraged by province
The B.C. Government is coming under fire for today’s announcement of the signing of the letters patent for the creation of a municipality in the Jumbo Valley. Leading the charge is the Ktunaxa Nation (KN), which says the provincial government … > Read More
Cranbrook one of seven towns to get pilot poverty reduction strategies
The province and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) have identified seven communities to participate in a pilot project where poverty-reduction strategies will target the unique needs of families struggling to get out of poverty in those communities. Cranbrook, Prince … > Read More
RDEK Board Highlights
RDEK explores possibility of new park The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors March 30 agreed to direct administrative staff to meet with staff from the relevant provincial agencies to review the feasibility of acquiring the Cherry … > Read More
Cranbrook Food Action Committee gets UBCM grant for public produce garden
A Public Produce Garden is a step closer to reality in Cranbrook, after the Cranbrook Food Action Committee, through the city, was awarded a $20,000 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Age-Friendly grant last week. The UBCM Age-Friendly Community Planning and … > Read More
Jaffray fire chief honoured for 20 years’ service
Highlighting an evening of highlights for the Jaffray Volunteer Fire Department Oct. 4 was a special presentation to Fire Chief Dave Boreen, recognized for 20 years’ service to his community. Making the presentation before the department, during an awards barbecue … > Read More
Slee ascends to top of the UBCM mountain
It is one of the loftiest political positions in British Columbia. And an East Kootenay resident has taken its reins. Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area B director Heath Slee has been named the president of the Union of … > Read More
