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…
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Committee updates recommendations for Columbia River Treaty
The Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee (the Committee) has updated its recommendations regarding the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty and resolution of domestic…
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…
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…
MLA/BC Legislature expenditure inexcusable
Letter to the Editor While the focus is on the extravagant, and alleged illegal, spending by two top minor officials at the BC Legislature, everyone…
Local governments meet feds on future of CRT
Local government representatives Mayor Deb Kozak and Mayor Karen Hamling met with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, federal officials and…
Taft to seek NDP nomination
District of Invermere Mayor and small business owner Gerry Taft will seek the BC NDP nomination to represent Columbia River-Revelstoke in the upcoming 2017 provincial…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the April 25 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES 1.1 Development…
Notes from City Hall
Sidewalk Cafe Licenses It’s that time of year to submit a Renewal Agreement for Downtown Sidewalk Café Patios. Forms can be found on the city’s…