As the Rockyview Official Community Plan (OCP) process is relaunched, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has planned a series of Open Houses within the plan area.

“Public engagement is the foundation of success in a planning process, and we are hoping to see a strong turnout to the Open Houses over the coming weeks,” said RDEK Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay. “We have a total of six Open Houses planned that will be held both in person and via Zoom to encourage as much participation as possible.”

Open Houses will be held:

• Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Moyie Community Hall;
• Monday, October 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall;
• Saturday, November 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall;
• Monday, November 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall;
• Thursday, November 6, 7-9 p.m. online via Zoom;
• Tuesday, November 18, 4-6 p.m. at the Moyie Community Hall.

The updated OCP aims to improve consistency across the western portion of Electoral Area C while respecting local distinctiveness. The process involves:

• Updating the current Rockyview OCP and combining it with the existing Moyie & Area OCP;
• Merging the existing Wycliffe Zoning Bylaw and Electoral Area C South Zoning Bylaw.

There are also ongoing discussions with Perry Creek/Old Town residents about including their area in the updated OCP. The proposed name for the updated and consolidated OCP is the Cranbrook Rural, Moyie, and Wycliffe OCP.

Details about the upcoming Open Houses including what to expect and how residents can prepare ahead of time can be found on the project page: engage.rdek.bc.ca/rockyview.

A draft of the Rockyview OCP is anticipated to be complete early in 2026 for review by the RDEK Board of Directors and public before moving into the formal adoption process.

RDEK

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