The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is holding a public hearing regarding a cannabis retail store proposed for Athalmer Highway on Jan. 30 at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commence.

The 7 p.m. public hearing will consider Bylaw No. 2897, which if approved will rezone the property at 4884 Athalmer Road to permit a cannabis retail store and gather the views of residents on the proposed cannabis retail licence.

There are currently no zones in the RDEK that permit cannabis retail sales, a planning department report noted.

“If the proposed amending bylaw is approved, it will permit a cannabis retail store on the subject property only,” the RDEK outlined.

The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch is currently reviewing the application.

The Advisory Planning Committee for Electoral Areas F and G supports the application from Larry, Elmer and Jerry Meadows.

The RDEK board of directors Jan. 11 passed the first two readings of Bylaw No. 2897.

Lead image shows location map as per RDEK agenda.

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