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Floodplain mapping planned for Slocan River

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, which belongs to the Slocan Lake and River Partnership, is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals.

Blewett rink project moves into RDCK review

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
A proposal to transform Blewett’s seasonal Morning Mountain skating rink into a covered, year-round recreation facility is now being reviewed by the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Slocan Valley RDCK candidate belatedly withdraws

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
Jae Hamilton, one of the three candidates running for regional district director in the Slocan Valley, doesn't want you to vote for him.

RDCK backs push to keep rural $200 homeowner benefit

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will write to the province asking it to reconsider plans to eliminate the Northern and Rural Homeowner Benefit.

Nelson Minor Hockey ice allocation to be reworked

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors has directed staff to change Nelson Minor Hockey's ice allocation for the 2026-27 season, following a dispute over the organization's schedule.

Who’s running? 2026 West Kootenay election candidates

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

RDCK: Races in all but 2 electoral areas

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will see races next month in nine of its 11 rural electoral areas.

Cottonwood Lake Regional Park road to close for three days

Road Closures My Nelson Now Staff -
The road to Cottonwood Lake Regional Park will be closed for three days next week while crews carry out road work.

Off-road vehicle ban lifted on Nelson-Salmo trail, at Glacier Creek Regional Park

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff -
Off-road vehicle restrictions have been lifted on the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail and at Glacier Creek Regional Park.

Boil Water Notice issued for the Riondel Water System

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff -
A boil water notice has been issued in Riondel due to a mechanical failure in the water treatment facility that prevents proper operations and requires bypass of treatment components. 

Walter Popoff reflects on 18 years representing the Slocan Valley

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
When Walter Popoff first ran for Area H director in 2008, he didn’t know how long he would last. Eighteen years later, he’s preparing to leave the Regional District of Central Kootenay board after five terms.

RDCK moves ahead with bylaw giving staff more decision-making authority

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is moving ahead with a new bylaw that would allow staff to make more routine decisions without bringing every matter before the board. 

Longtime Area H director Walter Popoff won’t seek re-election

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
After 18 years representing Electoral Area H on the Regional District of Central Kootenay board, Walter Popoff will not seek re-election this fall.

Got wild turkeys? Alberta wants them

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
More than 600 Kootenay turkeys have taken a one-way trip to Alberta through a relocation program that's been running for four years.

Tom Newell to seek fourth term as RDCK Area F director

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Tom Newell will seek another term as the Regional District of Central Kootenay's Area F director in this fall's local election.

RDCK directors reveal plans for October election

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Several Regional District of Central Kootenay directors have confirmed they will seek another term in October, while some plan to step away from the board and others remain undecided.
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