Elected officials from throughout the Kootenay Boundary region came early to the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) convention recently to learn more about…
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Long-time city councillor and volunteer passes away
The City of Kimberley is sad to announce the passing of Bert Banks, long-time city councillor and community volunteer. Bert Banks was a city councillor…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Feb. 5 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. RDEK to provide…
AKBLG Radium conference cancelled
By Stephanie Stevens Leading by example is often the most effective form of leadership. With social distancing recommended to help limit the spread of COVID-19,…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Feb. 18 District of Sparwood council meeting. BYLAWS Zoning Bylaw Amendments Council gave third reading…
Church tax exemptions up for discussion at AKBLG AGM
By Stephanie Stevens The Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) 2020 annual general meeting will be hosted in the Village of Radium Hot…
Wendy Booth honoured by AKBLG
The Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) April 26 awarded Fairmont Hot Springs resident Wendy Booth with a life membership. Former Regional District of East Kootenay…
Council supports motion to seek lower voting age
By Stephanie Stevens How young is too young to be involved with politics? That was the debate on the table at the District of Invermere…
City seeks change to private land logging regulations
By Riley Wilcox City of Fernie council February 25 drafted a resolution in response to growing community concerns regarding CanWel’s clear-cut logging practices on its…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Feb. 19 District of Sparwood council meeting. BUSINESS Association of Kootenay & Boundary Local Government…