Tag: Walter Popoff

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.

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.

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.

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

Community
Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
- Advertisement -