Regional District of East Kootenay, BC

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider several bylaws, including water system establishment amendments and multiple zoning amendments. They will also hear a delegation from Tourism Fernie and receive correspondence about water system upgrades and a Highway 3 detour.

• Bylaw No. 3479 - East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw - Adoption
• Bylaw No. 3359 - Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Windermere North / McGregor) - Adoption
• Bylaw No. 3460 - Wasa and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (Wasa / Jensen & Karl) - Third Reading & Adoption
• Bylaw No. 3461 - Electoral Area E Zoning and Floodplain Management Amendment Bylaw (Wasa / Jensen & Karl) - Third Reading & Adoption
• Bylaw No. 3468 - Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Columbia Lake West Side / Jeves & Stobbe) - Adoption

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear delegations on Wasa Lake water quality and boating safety, a regional lake suitability initiative, and a funding request from Imagine Kootenay. It will also consider unfinished business on a FortisBC climate action partnership and time zone survey results, plus a special event license for the Cranbrook Pro Rodeo and the July 2026 cheque register.

• Imagine Kootenay regional partnership funding request (weighted vote of Columbia Valley directors)
• Wasa Lake Land Improvement District delegation on water and sediment quality
• Wasa Area Safety Advocates delegation on boating safety
• Wildsight delegation on regional lake suitability initiative
• Special event license for Wycliffe Exhibition Association Cranbrook Pro Rodeo

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee will consider reopening the Cranbrook Reuse Centre at the transfer station. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting and a report for decision on the reopening. No other substantive items are listed.

• Reopening the Cranbrook Reuse Centre (RFD attached)
• Adoption of February 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and decide on several short-term rental (STR) temporary use permits, including reconsiderations of two previously denied permits. The committee will also consider a bylaw amendment for Panorama, an agricultural land reserve exclusion, and routine reports.

• Bylaw No. 3476 amendment for Panorama (Owners of Strata Plan EPS8450)
• ALR exclusion application for Brisco Recreation Commission
• Reconsideration of STR TUP No. 36-26 (Dutch Creek/Marks) and No. 39-26 (Panorama/Drury & Colborne)
• Seven new STR temporary use permit applications (Nos. 45-26, 46-26, 49-26, 50-26, 52-26, 53-26, 54-26)
• ALC decision on Wycliffe Park Road/Zaugg ALR exclusion application

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review routine reports and decide on several items: discretionary grants-in-aid for four community groups, a proposed day use area on Columbia River Road near Fairmont, rehabilitation of the Wasa Lions Trail, and a funding application by the Collective for Lower Elk Aquifer Restoration (CLEAR) to a federal environmental damages fund. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 9, 2026 minutes and an engineering and utilities report.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid – August 2026 for Diverse Family Roots, Meant 2B Loved Pet Rescue Society, Moyie Community Association, Grasmere Community Society
• Columbia River Road Day Use Area (Fairmont Area) – report and feasibility study
• Wasa Lions Trail Rehabilitation – pavement condition assessment and survey
• CLEAR – Federal Environmental Damages Fund application
• 2025 Annual Water Systems Report

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business and one substantive item: a request for decision on asphalt rehabilitation at the Elk Valley Regional Airport, supported by letters of support and a pavement condition assessment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering minutes, correspondence, and reports.

• Elk Valley Regional Airport asphalt rehabilitation (RFD, letters of support, 2025 pavement condition assessment)
• Adoption of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Addition of late items (requires 2/3 vote)

RDEK Board of Directors

Le conseil d'administration discutera de plusieurs amendements relatifs au zonage et à la gestion des plaines inondables. La réunion comprend une audience publique concernant le secteur de Wasa ainsi qu'une mise à jour sur le projet Crown Mountain.

• Règlement n° 3455 : Frais de développement de l'eau du côté est du lac Windermere
• Règlement n° 3458 : Modification du zonage et de la gestion des plaines inondables de l'aire électorale C South (Moyie South / Konkle)
• Règlements n° 3460 et 3461 : Modifications du plan communautaire officiel et du zonage de Wasa et de l'Area (Jensen & Karl)
• Règlement n° 3468 : Modification du zonage de Columbia Valley (Columbia Lake West Side / Jeves & Stobbe)
• Présentation de la mise à jour du projet Crown Mountain par Dave Baines

The RDEK Board approved two waste management optimization plans for public comment, covering the Columbia Valley and Central subregions. The Board also granted several temporary use permits, including a short-term rental permit that was previously refused, and approved various grants, contracts, and bylaw readings.

• Approved Columbia Valley transfer station plan for public comment (Option 2 with changes)
• Approved Central subregion transfer station plan for public comment (Option 1 with changes)
• Granted STR TUP No. 31-26 (Windermere / Melnikova) for max 6 guests, rescinding prior refusal
• Refused TUP No. 1-26 (Cranbrook North / MacKay)
• Approved $5,293,873.91 cheque register for June 2026
• Awarded engineering services for Hilltop/Baltac watermain replacement to McElhanney Ltd.
• Approved $1,000 grant to Elko Parks and Recreation and $11,000 to Key City Theatre Society
• Denied grant to Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society for donor management system

Planning and Development Services Committee

Le Comité des services de planification et de développement se réunit pour décider de plusieurs demandes d'utilisation des sols, notamment des permis d'utilisation temporaire, des modifications au règlement de zonage et une fermeture de route. Des délégations publiques sont prévues pour cinq points, incluant la reconsidération d'un permis de location à court terme et un règlement pour le côté ouest de Columbia Lake. Le comité recevra également des rapports sur les décisions de la Commission des terres agricoles, l'activité de construction et de planification, ainsi que les procès-verbaux de la commission consultative.

• Règlement n° 3468 (Columbia Lake West Side / Jeves & Stobbe) – audience publique et modification possible
• STR TUP n° 31-26 (Windermere / Melnikova) – demande de reconsidération d'un permis de location à court terme
• TUP n° 1-26 (Cranbrook North / MacKay) – permis d'utilisation temporaire avec plusieurs soumissions publiques
• Fermeture de la route Stoddart Boulevard – rapport du personnel et réponse du ministère
• Demande de conversion en copropriété pour Radium Resort (Strata Plan N71)

The committee rescinded its May 8, 2026 refusal of Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 31-26 (Windermere / Melnikova) and granted the permit for a maximum occupancy of six guests. Several other applications were decided, including a refusal of Temporary Use Permit No. 1-26 for asphalt crushing at 1994 King Street, and support for two Crown land licence applications for bridges over Lizard Creek and Boardman Creek. The committee also introduced two bylaw amendments and granted or refused several development variance permits.

• Rescinded refusal of STR TUP No. 31-26 (Windermere / Melnikova) (carried)
• Granted STR TUP No. 31-26 (Windermere / Melnikova) for max 6 guests (carried)
• Refused TUP No. 1-26 (Cranbrook North / MacKay) for asphalt crushing (carried)
• Granted DVP No. 13-26 (Dry Gulch / Mountain Shadows Resort Owners' Corporation) (carried)
• Refused DVP No. 17-26 (Koocanusa Village / Wharton) (carried)
• Granted TUP No. 5-26 (Wasa / Kelly) (carried)
• Granted STR TUP No. 29-26 (Windermere / 3 Sisters Properties) (carried)
• Refused STR TUP No. 39-26 (Panorama / Drury & Colborne) (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des services régionaux discutera du Plan d'optimisation des stations de transfert rurales pour les sous-régions Columbia Valley et Central, incluant l'analyse des options et les examens de services. Une délégation concernant le plan est prévue. Le comité examinera également une lettre soutenant le rétablissement du Programme d'action climatique des administrations locales, discutera du report de la date d'une réunion du conseil suite à une demande de Cranbrook, et examinera les rapports sur l'environnement et les services de protection.

• Délégation par Jeff Blanchard concernant le Plan d'optimisation des stations de transfert rurales
• Plan d'optimisation des stations de transfert rurales – Analyse des options pour la sous-région Columbia Valley (vote pondéré par les directeurs de Columbia Valley)
• Plan d'optimisation des stations de transfert rurales – Analyse des options pour la sous-région Central (vote pondéré par les directeurs de Central)
• Lettre de soutien pour le rétablissement du Programme d'action climatique des administrations locales
• Discussion sur le report de la date de la réunion du conseil en réponse à une lettre de la Ville de Cranbrook

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved two options for the Rural Transfer Station Optimization Plan, which will now proceed to public comment. The Columbia Valley option keeps the Edgewater facility open as a staffed site and Recycle BC depot, reduces Radium hours, keeps Brisco unstaffed, and increases Canal Flats hours. The Central Subregion option sets 35 weekly operating hours for both the Tie Lake and Wasa facilities. The committee also approved the June 2026 cheque register, a letter supporting reinstatement of the Local Government Climate Action Program, and a resolution endorsing Director Mike Gray for an FCM committee position.

• Approved June 2026 cheque register for $5,293,873.91 (carried)
• Approved letter to Community Energy Association supporting reinstatement of Local Government Climate Action Program (carried)
• Endorsed Director Mike Gray for FCM Non-Board Committee Member, with costs covered by the Board (carried)
• Approved Columbia Valley transfer station Option 2 for public comment, with Edgewater staffed, Radium hours reduced, Brisco unstaffed, Canal Flats hours increased (carried)
• Approved Central Subregion transfer station Option 1 for public comment, with Tie Lake and Wasa at 35 hours per week (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

Le Comité des services de la zone électorale discutera de la facturation des services publics et de l'introduction du règlement n° 3455 concernant les frais de développement pour le réseau d'eau East Side Lake Windermere. L'organisme examinera également des subventions d'aide et une modification du plan des parcs régionaux.

• Introduction du règlement n° 3455 : Frais de développement du réseau d'eau East Side Lake Windermere
• Modification n° 21 du plan des parcs régionaux concernant le Jaffray Trail
• Subventions discrétionnaires pour Elko Parks and Recreation, Key City Theatre Society et Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society
• Nominations officielles pour les élections scolaires générales de 2026
• Facturation des services publics du réseau d'eau East Side Lake Windermere

The Electoral Area Services Committee introduced two bylaws for the East Side Lake Windermere Water System (development cost charges and service establishment amendment), approved discretionary grants, denied one grant, and set election official remuneration for the 2026 general elections. It also approved a one-time payment to a property owner for high utility costs and authorized attendance at the UBCM convention.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3455 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System Development Cost Charge)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3479 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Amendment)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Elko Parks and Recreation 1987 for playground initiative
• Approved $11,000 grant to Key City Theatre Society for operating assistance
• Denied grant to Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society for donor management system upgrade
• Approved $10,034 payment to owner of 1219 Hilltop Rd. for high utility costs
• Approved election official remuneration rates for 2026 general elections
• Authorized attendance at UBCM 2026 Annual Convention

Columbia Valley Services Committee

Le Columbia Valley Services Committee se réunira pour discuter d'une demande concernant l'ajout d'un vestiaire pour les Columbia Valley Rockies à l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Demande d'ajout de vestiaire pour les Columbia Valley Rockies à l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena

The committee voted to send a letter of support in principle for a new dressing room addition at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, subject to conditions from a June 18, 2026 staff report. Final approval is required before construction, pending design, lease, cost, bond, and technical review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 11, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Approved support-in-principle letter to Columbia Valley Rockies for arena dressing room addition, subject to conditions (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

Le conseil d'administration du RDEK examinera et pourrait adopter plusieurs règlements, notamment l'amendement au plan communautaire officiel de Koocanusa Village (règlement 3456) et l'amendement de zonage (règlement 3457), ainsi que d'autres changements relatifs à l'utilisation des terres. Le conseil entendra également des présentations de Kootenay Rockies Tourism et de Foundry East Kootenay, et votera sur les recommandations des comités concernant les permis de location à court terme, l'attribution de contrats et les états financiers. Plusieurs audiences publiques et points de délégation sont prévus pour les amendements de zonage de la zone de Wasa et de Windermere East.

• Adoption du règlement 3456 (amendement du PCO du lac Koocanusa) et du règlement 3457 (amendement de zonage SweetWater) pour Koocanusa Village.
• Introduction du règlement 3470 (amendement sur les élections et le vote d'assentement) et du règlement 3471 (règlement sur l'émission de titres) avec vote pondéré.
• Attribution de contrats renvoyés par un comité fermé : Logiciel de service d'incendie (Columbia Valley Fire) et projet de prise d'eau de Baptiste Lake.
• Audience publique et délégation pour les règlements 3460/3461 (amendements du PCO et de zonage de la zone de Wasa).
• Plusieurs renouvellements de permis d'utilisation temporaire de location à court terme (STR TUP) et nouveaux permis dans toute la région.

The board approved appointments to the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission, a $19,170 funding contribution for a geophysical investigation of the Elko headpond, and contracts for fire‑service software and the Baptiste Lake water intake project. It also authorized the Chair and CAO to sign the 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley transit services and approved the 2026/2027 Resident Directed Grants funding recommendations. A motion to send a letter to UBCM refusing a non‑disclosure agreement was defeated.

• Approved appointments to the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission (CARRIED)
• Approved up to $19,170 funding to Living Lakes Canada for Elko headpond geophysical investigation (CARRIED)
• Awarded fire service software contract to First Due for a five‑year term (CARRIED)
• Awarded engineering services contract for Baptiste Lake Water Intake Project to GreatPacific Consulting Ltd (CARRIED)
• Authorized signing of the 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026/2027 Resident Directed Grants funding recommendations (CARRIED)
• Granted Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit STR 25‑26 (Windermere South) for a maximum of eight guests (CARRIED)
• Defeated motion to send a letter to UBCM refusing to sign a non‑disclosure agreement (DEFEATED)

Electoral Area Services Committee

Le Comité des services de zone électorale entendra une délégation concernant le système septique du parc communautaire de Wardner et examinera une demande de dérogation pour réservoir de stockage de la Wardner Community Association. Les autres points à l'ordre du ढंग incluent le financement d'une étude géophysique de l'Elko Headpond, une proposition de sentier sur Lakeview Drive et l'introduction d'un règlement modifiant les procédures d'élection et de vote par assentiment.

• Demande de dérogation pour réservoir de stockage de la Wardner Community Association
• Délégation et recommandations concernant le système septique du parc communautaire de Wardner
• Demande de financement pour l'étude géophysique de l'Elko Headpond
• Carte conceptuelle du sentier de Lakeview Drive et discussion
• Introduction du règlement n° 3470 modifiant les élections et le vote par assentiment

The committee approved support for a permanent sewage and grey water holding tank at Wardner Community Park. It also authorized up to $19,170 for a geophysical investigation of the Elko headpond and expressed support for trail planning near Lakeview Drive.

• Supported construction of a permanent sewage and grey water holding tank at Wardner Community Park
• Approved funding of up to $19,170 from Electoral Area B Economic Development to Living Lakes Canada for Elko headpond investigation
• Sent letter of support in principle for Lakeview Drive trail feasibility and alignment planning
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3470 (Elections and Assent Voting)

Planning and Development Services Committee

Le Comité des services de planification et de développement entendra des délégations concernant une demande de reconsidération d'un permis d'utilisation temporaire pour les locations à court terme (STR TUP No. 25-26) ainsi que sur plusieurs nouvelles demandes de STR TUP. Le comité examinera également des modifications réglementaires, incluant le Règlement n° 3466 visant à déléguer les renouvellements de STR TUP, ainsi qu'une demande d'enlèvement de sol dans la réserve de terres agricoles et un permis de dérogation au développement.

• Reconsidération du STR TUP No. 25-26 (Windermere South / Friedenberg MDC Ltd & YR Creek Ventures)
• Règlement n° 3466 – Règlement modificatif de délégation pour les renouvellements de STR TUP
• Règlement n° 3467 (Windermere East / Riches)
• Enlèvement de sol ALR (Windermere East / Elkhorn Ranch Ltd./Terus Construction)
• Plusieurs demandes de STR TUP (ex: STR TUP No. 20-26, 35-26, 37-26, 38-26)

The committee approved multiple short-term rental temporary use permits and a development variance permit. Several other rental applications were refused, and one bylaw amendment was postponed for further consultation.

• Rescinded refusal of STR TUP No. 25-26 (Windermere South / Friedenberg) (4-4)
• Granted STR TUP No. 25-26 for maximum occupancy of eight guests (4-4)
• Postponed Bylaw No. 3460 & 3461 to July 2026 meeting
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3466 regarding short-term rental renewals
• Decided Bylaw No. 3467 will not proceed (2-2)
• Supported Elkhorn Ranch Ltd. ALR Removal of Soil application
• Granted DVP No. 14-26 (Mission-Ft. Steele Rd / Pighin & Pighin)
• Granted TUP No. 3-26 (Windermere South / Loria) for 24 months

Columbia Valley Services Committee

Le Comité des services de Columbia Valley tiendra une réunion ordinaire le 11 juin 2026, au bureau du District régional à Cranbrook. L'ordre du jour comprend des points de procédure habituels tels que l'adoption de l'ordre du jour et du procès-verbal de la réunion du 7 mai 2026.

• Adoption de l'ordre du jour
• Adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion du 7 mai 2026
• Rapports des directeurs
• Correspondance
• Affaires non résolues

The Columbia Valley Services Committee adopted its meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting. The committee then adjourned to a closed session to consider appointments to the Community Economic Development Advisory Commission. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted May 7, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session to consider advisory commission appointments (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des services régionaux examinera les états financiers audités de 2025, approuvera le procès-verbal de la réunion du 7 mai 2026 et discutera d'un projet de règlement sur l'émission de titres de sécurité. La réunion comprendra également des présentations du Conseil de la Nation Ktunaxa ainsi que des mises à jour sur les élections scolaires et les accords opérationnels régionaux.

• Examen des états financiers audités du RDEK pour 2025
• Présentation du règlement n° 3471 – Règlement sur l'émission de titres de sécurité
• Recommandations de financement pour les subventions dirigées par les résidents 2026/2027
• Élections scolaires générales de 2026 – Districts scolaires n° 5 et 6
• Accord opérationnel annuel 2026/2027 Columbia Valley & Elk Valley

The committee approved the 2025 audited financial statements, the 2026/2027 Resident Directed Grants, and agreements to administer school elections for School Districts No. 5 and 6. A motion to reschedule the November 2026 Board meeting was defeated.

• Approved 2025 RDEK Audited Financial Statements
• Approved 2026/2027 Resident Directed Grants funding recommendations
• Authorized Chair and CAO to sign 2026/2027 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit
• Defeated motion to reschedule November 2026 Board meeting to November 20
• Approved postponement of consideration for rescheduling the November 2026 Board meeting
• Approved agreement with School District No. 5 to administer 2026 General School Election
• Approved agreement with School District No. 6 to administer 2026 General School Election
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3471 (Security Issuing)

RDEK Board of Directors

Le Conseil du District Régional d'East Kootenay adoptera des règlements pour la gestion des déchets dans la Columbia Valley et l'Elk Valley, et modifiera les tarifs de l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. La réunion comprend également des audiences publiques sur les changements de zonage pour Meadowbrook et Koocanusa Village.

• Règlement n° 3463 - Amendement réglementaire sur la gestion des déchets dans la Columbia Valley
• Règlement n° 3464 - Amendement réglementaire sur la gestion des déchets dans l'Elk Valley
• Règlement n° 3465 - Amendement de la réglementation et des tarifs de l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
• Règlement n° 3446 - Amendement du Plan Communautaire Officiel de Meadowbrook
• Règlement n° 3447 - Amendement du zonage et de la gestion des plaines inondables de Meadowbrook

The RDEK Board approved a $103,144 budget reallocation for the 940 Reservoir Expansion construction contract and introduced several waste management bylaws. The Board also authorized the signing of cemetery and fire protection service agreements and approved a five-year contract for regional fire dispatch services.

• Awarded 940 Reservoir Expansion contract to Rocky Mountain Earthworks Corp
• Reallocated $103,144 to 940 Reservoir Expansion from Wood Lane Watermain Replacement
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3463 for Columbia Valley waste management
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3465 for Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena fees
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3464 for Elk Valley waste management
• Authorized signing of Mount View and Windermere cemeteries agreement
• Authorized signing of Upper Elk Valley fire protection services agreement
• Awarded 5-year fire dispatch contract to Kelowna Fire Dispatch

Planning and Development Services Committee

Le Comité des services de planification et de développement du district régional d'East Kootenay se réunira pour examiner les propositions de modifications de règlements, les demandes à la Réserve agricole (ALR) et les permis de dérogation au développement. L'ordre du jour comprend également des présentations sur la densité des locations à court terme et de la correspondance concernant les décisions de la commission foncière.

• Modifications de règlements pour Koocanusa Village et Moyie South
• Demandes à la Réserve agricole pour exclusion et lotissement
• Demandes de permis de dérogation au développement pour Panorama, Columere et Corbin Road
• Demandes de permis d'utilisation temporaire pour les locations à court terme (STR)
• Présentation sur la gestion de la densité des STR dans l'Electoral Area F

The Planning and Development Services Committee introduced three bylaw amendments and granted several development variance and temporary use permits. The committee also supported multiple Agricultural Land Reserve applications and scheduled a meeting to discuss short-term rental density in Electoral Area F.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3456 and No. 3457 for Koocanusa Village (CARRIED)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3458 for Moyie South (CARRIED)
• Supported ALR subdivision for Nature Conservancy of Canada in Elkford (CARRIED)
• Supported ALR soil removal for 7951 Red Rock Road (CARRIED)
• Granted DVP No. 8-26 for 2167 Trappers Way with deck covenant (CARRIED)
• Granted STR TUP No. 26-26 and No. 30-26 in Panorama with parking limits (CARRIED)
• Refused STR TUP No. 31-26 for 4721 Wilmai Road in Windermere (CARRIED)
• Approved meeting to discuss STR density in Electoral Area F (CARRIED)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

Le Comité des services de la Columbia Valley se réunit pour discuter de l'introduction de deux nouveaux règlements. Ces points concernent les réglementations sur la gestion des déchets et la mise à jour des frais pour l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Introduction du règlement n° 3463 : Règlement modificatif sur la réglementation de la gestion des déchets de la sous-région de Columbia Valley
• Introduction du règlement n° 3465 : Règlement modificatif sur la réglementation et les frais de l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena

The Columbia Valley Services Committee introduced two bylaws — a waste management regulatory amendment (Bylaw 3463) and an arena regulation and fee amendment (Bylaw 3465) — but took no final adoption votes. The committee also directed staff to prepare a report on options for evening service on the Columbia Valley Transit system. The meeting lasted 13 minutes.

• Introduced Bylaw 3463 (Columbia Valley Subregion Waste Management Regulatory amendment)
• Introduced Bylaw 3465 (Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee amendment)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on evening transit service options

Elk Valley Services Committee

Le Comité des services d'Elk Valley se réunira pour discuter des entreprises régionales et examiner un amendement réglementaire spécifique. Le principal élément à décider est une proposition de modification des règlements municipaux sur la gestion des déchets.

• Règlement n° 3464 - Règlement d'amendement réglementaire sur la gestion des déchets de la sous-région d'Elk Valley

The Elk Valley Services Committee met, adjourned to a closed session to discuss the Elkford Transfer Station operations contract, then reconvened. The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and introduced Bylaw No. 3464, an amendment to the Elk Valley Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw. No vote tallies were recorded; all motions carried.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Elkford Transfer Station operations contract (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted the March 12, 2026 minutes as circulated (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3464 (Elk Valley Subregion Waste Management Regulatory amendment) (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des services régionaux entendra des délégations concernant un site Web sur les risques climatiques et le retrait d'appareils à la station de transfert de Cranbrook. Le comité examinera également une politique sur le glanage dans les installations de déchets solides, une lettre de soutien pour le MRDT de Kimberley, ainsi que des rapports financiers incluant l'état de l'information financière 2025.

• Délégation du Selkirk College concernant le site Web Columbia Basin Climate Source et le calculateur d'analyse des risques
• Délégation de 1st Street Appliance concernant le retrait d'appareils à la station de transfert de Cranbrook
• État de l'information financière 2025 de la RDEK (rapport annuel)
• Glanage dans les installations de déchets solides de la RDEK - politique proposée
• Normes d'aide financière de l'EMCR pour l'intervention d'urgence et le rétablissement à court terme

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the 2025 Statement of Financial Information and a cheque register totaling $5,756,845.13. It supported a 3% Municipal Regional District Tax for the City of Kimberley for a renewed 5-year term and approved $5,000 sponsorship for the Ktunaxa Nation Council Charity Golf Tournament. The committee also directed staff to prepare options for reopening the Reuse Shed at the Cranbrook Transfer Station and to work on policy for salvaging at solid waste facilities. Nine meeting requests for the UBCM Convention were approved, later amended by the Board.

• Approved 2025 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Approved April 2026 cheque register of $5,756,845.13 (carried)
• Supported City of Kimberley MRDT at 3% for 5-year renewal (carried)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Ktunaxa Nation Council golf tournament (opposed: McDonald)
• Approved nine meeting requests for 2026 UBCM Convention (carried)
• Directed staff to work on policy for salvaging at solid waste facilities (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on reopening Reuse Shed at Cranbrook Transfer Station (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

Le Comité des services des zones électorales se réunira pour adopter les procès-verbaux, examiner les rapports d'ingénierie et examiner les ententes pour la protection contre les incendies, les cimetières et les titres de occupation de parcs.

• Adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion du 9 avril 2026
• Renouvellement de l'entente de protection contre les incendies du District de Sparwood
• Entente pour les cimetières du District d'Invermere
• Licence d'occupation pour le Waldo Cove Regional Park
• Licence d'occupation pour le Moyie Lake Public Access Dock

The committee approved discretionary grants for agricultural groups, designated Kootenay Ale Fest as a Municipally Significant Event, and authorized agreements for cemetery maintenance and fire protection services. It also approved applications for park infrastructure and defeated a proposal to re-tender the Baynes Lake Dry Hydrant project.

• Approved $2,350 in grants for agricultural youth programs
• Designated Kootenay Ale Fest as a Municipally Significant Event
• Authorized signing agreement for Mount View and Windermere cemeteries
• Authorized signing agreement for Upper Elk Valley fire protection services
• Approved submitting applications for log boom at Waldo Cove Regional Park
• Approved submitting application for dock at Moyie Lake Public Access
• Defeated proposal to re-tender Baynes Lake Dry Hydrant project
• Approved further exploration of alternative options for Baynes Lake repairs

RDEK Board of Directors

Le conseil de la RDEK examinera une série de points, notamment une reconsidération de l'observation du fuseau horaire dans l'East Kootenay, l'adoption de plusieurs règlements relatifs aux plans communautaires officiels et aux modifications de zonage, ainsi que des subventions discrétionnaires. Le conseil entendra également les mises à jour du Columbia Basin Trust et examinera une demande de prolongation pour le démantèlement du bureau de poste d'Edgewater.

• Reconsidération de l'observation du fuseau horaire dans l'East Kootenay, avec des lettres de soutien et d'opposition
• Adoption du règlement 3425/3426 – Modification du zonage et de l'OCP d'Elk Valley (West Fernie / 1291446 BC Ltd)
• Adoption du règlement 3430/3431 – Modification du zonage et de l'OCP de Fernie Alpine Resort (RCR Timber Landing)
• Subventions discrétionnaires pour avril 2026, avec 11 organisations candidates
• Modifications des frais de dépotage pour la gestion des déchets dans Columbia Valley et Elk Valley

The RDEK Board approved amendments to waste management bylaws imposing a $100/tonne fee for solid waste from municipal and RDEK lands in the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley subregions. The Board also awarded several contracts, including a five-year park operation contract and a three-year trail maintenance contract, and approved multiple grants including $200,000 for a ski club training project. A previous resolution on time zone observance was rescinded, and a regional survey on time zone preference was authorized. The Board granted four short-term rental permits and refused one, adopted two OCP and zoning bylaw amendments, and filed three notices on title for bylaw contraventions.

• Approved $100/tonne waste tipping fee for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley subregions (Bylaw 1278 & 1573 amendments carried)
• Awarded Yaqakxaqⱡ amki Regional Park operation contract to Brendan Kerr for 5 years (carried)
• Awarded Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail maintenance contract to Brigade Solutions Ltd for 3 years (carried)
• Approved $200,000 grant to Fernie Freestyle Ski Club for training infrastructure (carried)
• Approved $50,000 grant to Fernie Trails Alliance for trail maintenance (carried)
• Rescinded previous time zone resolution (2 opposed) and authorized regional time zone survey (carried)
• Granted four short-term rental temporary use permits in Windermere, refused one (carried)
• Adopted OCP and zoning bylaw amendments for West Fernie and Fernie Alpine Resort (both carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

Le comité entendra une délégation de la Fernie Trails Alliance et examinera une demande de subvention pour le financement de l'entretien des sentiers dans le cadre du développement économique de l'Area A. Les membres voteront également sur des subventions discrétionnaires accordées à 11 organisations communautaires, adopteront des plans de gestion de parcs pour l'Edgewater School Path et le Wilmer Community Park dans l'Electoral Area G, et discuteront d'une demande de prolongation pour le déclassement de l'Edgewater Post Office. Un rapport des services d'ingénierie (Engineering Services) et l'adoption du procès-verbal précédent complètent l'ordre du jour.

• Délégation de la Fernie Trails Alliance et demande de subvention pour le financement de l'entretien des sentiers
• Subventions discrétionnaires pour avril 2026 à 11 organisations (Columbia Valley Pride Society, Cranbrook Community Forest Society, etc.)
• Adoption des plans de gestion des parcs de l'Electoral Area G (Edgewater School Path et Wilmer Community Park)
• Demande de prolongation pour le déclassement de l'Edgewater Post Office
• Rapport des services d'ingénierie (Engineering Services) au Conseil

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a $50,000 grant to the Fernie Trails Alliance for one‑year trail maintenance. It also approved a series of discretionary grants‑in‑aid to community societies and denied two other discretionary grant requests. The committee adopted two Electoral Area G park management plans and extended the decommissioning deadline for the Edgewater Post Office to August 31, 2026.

• Approved $50,000 grant to Fernie Trails Alliance for trail maintenance (carried)
• Approved multiple discretionary grants‑in‑aid to community societies (carried)
• Denied discretionary grants to Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley and Military Ames Society (carried)
• Adopted Wilmer Community Park and Edgewater School Path management plans (carried)
• Extended Edgewater Post Office closure to August 31, 2026 with inspection conditions (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des services régionaux examinera les rapports sur les services environnementaux et de protection. Les directeurs discuteront du financement d'un projet d'entraînement pour un club de ski freestyle, des modifications aux frais de décharge pour les sous-régions de Columbia et d'Elk Valley, ainsi que d'une reconsidération de l'observation du fuseau horaire dans l'Est Kootenay. Ces éléments affecteront les coûts des services locaux, le financement des infrastructures régionales et la réglementation du fuseau horaire pour les résidents.

• Projet d'infrastructure du Fernie Freestyle Ski Club financé par un accord de partage de taxes foncières
• Modifications aux frais de décharge pour les sous-régions de Columbia Valley et d'Elk Valley
• Reconsidération de l'observation du fuseau horaire dans l'Est Kootenay
• Proposition de remplacement des véhicules électriques
• Rapports sur les services environnementaux et de protection pour avril 2026

The Governance & Regional Services Committee rescinded its previous Resolution No. 52882 to observe permanent mountain standard time, with four directors opposed. The committee voted to coordinate a regional survey seeking public input on time-zone observance to inform future local government decisions. Other actions included approving a $200,000 grant to the Fernie Freestyle Ski Club for training infrastructure, adopting a $1.86 million cheque register, directing a report on video-recording open meetings, amending waste-management bylaws to charge $100/tonne for controlled waste from municipal and RDEK land, and purchasing an electric vehicle using insurance and climate-action funds.

• Rescinded Resolution No. 52882 (permanent MST) (opposed: Blissett, McCormick, Walter, Wilks)
• Authorized RDEK to coordinate a regional time-zone survey
• Approved $200,000 grant to Fernie Freestyle Ski Club from Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement Funds
• Approved cheque register for March 2026: $1,861,099.11
• Directed staff to prepare report on video recording of open meetings (legal, privacy, cost, etc.)
• Amended Bylaw No. 1278 (Columbia Valley) to add $100/tonne controlled waste fee for municipal/RDEK land
• Amended Bylaw No. 1573 (Elk Valley) to add $100/tonne controlled waste fee for municipal/RDEK land
• Approved purchase of an electric vehicle in 2026 funded by insurance and LG Climate Action Program

Planning and Development Services Committee

Le Comité des services de planification et de développement se réunira pour examiner et discuter de diverses demandes de développement, y compris des permis d'utilisation temporaire pour Windermere et un processus de plan directeur communautaire pour Perry Creek.

• STR TUP No. 22-26 (Windermere East)
• STR TUP No. 23-26 (Windermere East)
• STR TUP No. 24-26 (Windermere North)
• STR TUP No. 25-26 (Windermere South)
• DVP No. 7-26 (Resort Drive / Currie Creek Developments)

The committee adopted the agenda and minutes, heard presentations on short-term rentals and the Rockyview Official Community Plan, and made several development decisions. It granted multiple Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permits in Windermere, refused one permit, and voted to include the Perry Creek area in the draft Official Community Plan.

• Adopted agenda and March 12, 2026 minutes
• Advised Agricultural Land Commission to support non-farm use at 2969 Wycliffe Store Road
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 7-26 for Resort Drive / Currie Creek
• Granted STR TUP No. 22-26 (Windermere East) with fire safety plan condition
• Granted STR TUP No. 23-26 (Windermere East) for max 6 guests
• Granted STR TUP No. 24-26 (Windermere North)
• Refused STR TUP No. 25-26 (Windermere South) (Opposed: Doherty, Price)
• Included Perry Creek area in draft Rockyview Official Community Plan (Opposed: Clovechok, Doherty, McCormick, McDonald, Wilks, Shudra)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

Le comité entendra une délégation et examinera le projet d'agrandissement des vestiaires de l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena – Columbia Valley Rockies (articles 5.1, 8.1). Il adoptera également les procès-verbaux des réunions précédentes. Aucun autre nouvel ordre du jour substantiel n'est inscrit.

• Délégation des Columbia Valley Rockies concernant l'agrandissement des vestiaires à l'Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
• Discussion sur les plans d'agrandissement des vestiaires avec relevé topographique et plans de construction joints
• Adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion budgétaire du 11 février 2026
• Adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion du 12 février 2026
• Rapports des directeurs (élément générique)

The committee adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. It directed staff to prepare a report on a proposed new dressing room for the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. No funding was approved.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 11, 2026 Budget meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare report on new arena dressing room (unanimous)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board will adopt a five-year financial plan and consider multiple Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for areas including Columbia Lake, Fernie Alpine Resort, and Meadowbrook/Redding.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3454 - 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Bylaw No. 3439 & 3440: Columbia Lake West Side Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment
• Bylaw No. 3446 & 3447: Meadowbrook/Redding Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment
• Bylaw No. 3430 & 3431: Fernie Alpine Resort Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment
• Bylaw No. 3411: Baynes Lake Official Community Plan Amendment

The board approved a series of financial and operational items, including the adoption of the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan, a $484,436 groundwater monitoring contract, and the appointment of a deputy chief financial officer. It also changed the district’s time‑zone observance to Mountain Standard Time year‑round effective November 1 2026. Additional actions included discretionary grant approvals, notices on title for several properties, and the granting of development variance permits and ALR decisions.

• Adopted Five‑Year Financial Plan (Bylaw 3454) – carried
• Approved $484,436 groundwater monitoring contract with Sperling Hansen Associates – carried
• Changed district to observe Mountain Standard Time year‑round effective Nov 1 2026 – carried (opposed by 7 directors)
• Approved $26,892 discretionary grants‑in‑aid to community groups – carried
• Directed filing of Notice on Title for 5001 Booth Creek Road (Wycliffe area) – carried
• Awarded Elk Valley Victim Assistance Program contract to Kodawari Enterprises – carried
• Authorized IT services agreement with District of Invermere (Apr 1 2026 – Mar 31 2029) – carried
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 1‑26 (Windermere East) – carried

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will review the draft 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan and the accompanying Bylaw No. 3454 that would adopt it. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Kootenay Connect Columbia Lake Ecological Corridor proposal, an IT services agreement with the District of Invermere, and a discussion of time‑zone observance for East Kootenay. Additional items are the February 2026 cheque register, the 2025 audit planning report, and the Rural Transfer Station Optimization progress report.

• Draft 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan (Item 8.7)
• Bylaw No. 3454 – Five‑Year Financial Plan introduction (Item 9.1)
• Kootenay Connect – Columbia Lake Ecological Corridor proposal (Items 5.1, 8.1)
• Provision of IT Services to District of Invermere (Item 8.4)
• Time Zone Observance in the East Kootenay (Item 8.5)

The committee approved a change to observe Mountain Standard Time year‑round across the district effective November 1 2026. It also authorized the Chair and CAO to sign an IT services agreement with the District of Invermere for April 1 2026 – March 31 2029, approved the February 2026 cheque register of $2,131,641.17 as paid, and invited Kootenay Connect and the Kootenay Connectivity Working Group to participate in and review the Official Community Plan for the Columbia Lake Ecological Corridor. Bylaw No. 3454 establishing the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan was introduced and BDO Canada LLP was advised that the Board Chair is the audit contact.

• Invite Kootenay Connect and the Kootenay Connectivity Working Group to participate in the next major review of the Official Community Plan in the Columbia Lake area (carried)
• Invite Kootenay Connect and the Working Group to review the Official Community Plan and recommend updates for the Columbia Lake Ecological Corridor (carried)
• Approve the cheque register for the RDEK General Account for February 2026 in the amount of $2,131,641.17 as paid (carried)
• Advise BDO Canada LLP that the Board Chair is the appropriate audit contact (carried)
• Authorize the Chair and CAO to sign the IT services agreement with the District of Invermere for April 1 2026 – March 31 2029 (carried)
• Change time‑zone observance: effective November 1 2026, all affected areas within RDEK will observe Mountain Standard Time year‑round (carried despite opposition)
• Introduce Bylaw No. 3454 (2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan) (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to adopt minutes from February 11 and February 12, 2026.

• Adoption of February 11, 2026 Budget Meeting minutes
• Adoption of February 12, 2026 Meeting minutes

The Elk Valley Services Committee adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the minutes from the February 11 and February 12, 2026 budget meetings. The committee then adjourned to a closed session to consider a victim assistance program contract matter.

• Adopt agenda (carried)
• Adopt February 11, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adopt February 12, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourn to closed session to consider victim assistance program contract (carried)