Funding for Geotechnical Assessment on Cold Spring Creek


The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Oct. 3 approved $25,000 from the Community Works Fund for a Debris Flow Hazard and Risk Assessment on Cold Spring Creek. The assessment will include a detailed geotechnical analysis of Cold Spring Creek along with recommendations on risk mitigation measures. The estimated cost to complete the assessment is $40,000, with the remaining $15,000 coming from funding available in the Cold Spring Creek Flood Control Service Area.

Agricultural Plan adopted

The RDEK Agricultural Plan was adopted by the board. The plan process was initiated in 2011 and saw a number of milestones along the way. The process was a unique opportunity to assess the vision of agriculture in the East Kootenay region and the potential role of the RDEK, the agricultural sector and other partners.

Seeking funding extension

The RDEK will apply to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for a one-year extension to March 31, 2016 of the British Columbia Community Water Improvement Program funding for the Spur Valley and Edgewater Water System Upgrade Projects. Both projects are underway; however, won’t be completed prior to the current March 31, 2015 funding deadline. The one-year extension would provide the required time for project completion and reporting.

Booth nominated as RDEK representative to CBT board

Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth has been nominated as the RDEK representative to Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors. Booth has served as the RDEK’s representative on the CBT Board for the past three years.

Regional Sustainability Strategy adopted

The Regional Sustainability Strategy has been adopted. The strategy is a forward looking, long term planning document that will help inform other plans, such as future Official Community Plans. The strategy will also be used to help align other aspects of the RDEK’s work by applying a “sustainability lens” to guide operations and decision-making.

Letters in support of Kootenay Booth

A letter of support will be provided to Columbia Power Corporation for Audrey Repins’ continued commitment to the Kootenay Booth. A second letter will be sent to Mayor Anne Henderson thanking her for all the work she has done to ensure the success of the Kootenay Booth. Both women have given time and endless energy to organizing and staffing the Kootenay Booth, which showcases the Kootenay region to attendees at conventions and conferences across Canada.

Discretionary Grants in Aid (DGIA)

The Royal Canadian Legion Michel-Natal Branch No. 81 and Fernie Branch No. 36 will each receive $45 from the Electoral Area A DGIA account for the annual Poppy Campaign.

The Royal Canadian Legion Edgewater Branch No. 199 will receive $75 from the Electoral Area G DGIA account for the Poppy Campaign.

The Community Connections Society of Southeast BC will receive $1,500 for the Family First Night in Cranbrook.

The Canadian Mental Health Association will receive $1,500 from the Electoral Area C DGIA account for its annual Community Christmas Dinner.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC will receive $1,000 from the Electoral Area G DGIA account to help cover the costs of hiring a Forster Creek Trail host for the 2014/2015 winter season. The trail host will provide education and information, collect data, report infractions and do trail checks along with a host of other duties.

Public meetings

Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Committee October 27 —10 a.m. at the Windermere Fire Hall.

Next board meetings

Thursday, Nov. 6 – Committee Meetings – TBA

Friday, Nov. 7 – RDEK Board Meeting – 9 a.m.

Kootenay East Regional Hospital District meeting – 11:15 a.m.

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