Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia

RDEK Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss several zoning and floodplain management amendments. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Wasa area and a project update on Crown Mountain.

• Bylaw No. 3455: East Side Lake Windermere Water Development Cost Charge
• Bylaw No. 3458: Electoral Area C South Zoning & Floodplain Management Amendment (Moyie South / Konkle)
• Bylaw No. 3460 & 3461: Wasa and Area Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendments (Jensen & Karl)
• Bylaw No. 3468: Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment (Columbia Lake West Side / Jeves & Stobbe)
• Crown Mountain Project Update presentation by Dave Baines

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will meet to discuss a request regarding a dressing room addition for the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Columbia Valley Rockies Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena dressing room addition request

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee meets to decide on several land-use applications, including temporary use permits, zoning bylaw amendments, and a road closure. Public delegations are scheduled for five items, including a short-term rental permit reconsideration and a bylaw for the Columbia Lake West Side. The committee will also receive reports on Agricultural Land Commission decisions, building and planning activity, and advisory commission minutes.

• Bylaw No. 3468 (Columbia Lake West Side / Jeves & Stobbe) – public hearing and possible amendment
• STR TUP No. 31-26 (Windermere / Melnikova) – request for reconsideration of a short-term rental permit
• TUP No. 1-26 (Cranbrook North / MacKay) – temporary use permit with multiple public submissions
• Stoddart Boulevard Road Closure – staff report and Ministry response
• Strata conversion application for Radium Resort (Strata Plan N71)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will discuss the Rural Transfer Station Optimization Plan for the Columbia Valley and Central subregions, including options analysis and service reviews. A delegation on the plan is scheduled. The committee will also consider a letter supporting reinstatement of the Local Government Climate Action Program, discuss rescheduling a board meeting date following a request from Cranbrook, and review environmental and protective services reports.

• Delegation by Jeff Blanchard on the Rural Transfer Station Optimization Plan
• Rural Transfer Station Optimization Plan – Columbia Valley Subregion options analysis (weighted vote by Columbia Valley Directors)
• Rural Transfer Station Optimization Plan – Central Subregion options analysis (weighted vote by Central Directors)
• Letter of support for reinstatement of the Local Government Climate Action Program
• Discussion of board meeting date reschedule in response to a letter from the City of Cranbrook

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will discuss utility billing and the introduction of Bylaw No. 3455 regarding development cost charges for the East Side Lake Windermere Water System. The body will also consider grants-in-aid and a regional parks plan amendment.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3455: East Side Lake Windermere Water System Development Cost Charge
• Regional Parks Plan Amendment No. 21 regarding Jaffray Trail
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Elko Parks and Recreation, Key City Theatre Society, and Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society
• 2026 General School Elections official appointments
• East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service utility billing

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors will consider and potentially adopt several bylaws, including the Koocanusa Village official community plan amendment (Bylaw 3456) and zoning amendment (Bylaw 3457), along with other land-use changes. The board will also hear presentations from Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Foundry East Kootenay, and vote on committee recommendations for short-term rental permits, contract awards, and financial statements. Multiple public hearings and delegation items are scheduled for Wasa area and Windermere East zoning amendments.

• Adoption of Bylaw 3456 (Lake Koocanusa OCP amendment) and Bylaw 3457 (SweetWater zoning amendment) for Koocanusa Village.
• Introduction of Bylaw 3470 (Elections and Assent Voting amendment) and Bylaw 3471 (Security Issuing Bylaw) with weighted voting.
• Contract awards referred from closed committee: Fire Service Software (Columbia Valley Fire) and Baptiste Lake Water Intake Project.
• Public hearing and delegation for Bylaws 3460/3461 (Wasa area OCP and zoning amendments).
• Multiple short-term rental temporary use permit (STR TUP) renewals and new permits across the region.

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

The Electoral Area Services Committee will hear a delegation on the Wardner Community Park septic system and consider a holding tank exemption request from the Wardner Community Association. Other business includes funding for an Elko Headpond geophysical investigation, a Lakeview Drive trail proposal, and introduction of a bylaw amending elections and assent voting procedures.

• Wardner Community Association holding tank exemption request
• Wardner Community Park septic system delegation and recommendations
• Elko Headpond geophysical investigation funding request
• Lakeview Drive trail concept map and discussion
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3470 to amend elections and assent voting

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)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will review 2025 audited financial statements, approve the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes, and discuss a proposed security issuing bylaw. The meeting will also include presentations from the Ktunaxa Nation Council and updates on school elections and regional operating agreements.

• Review of 2025 RDEK audited financial statements
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3471 – Security Issuing Bylaw
• 2026/2027 Resident Directed Grants funding recommendations
• 2026 General School Elections – School Districts No. 5 & 6
• 2026/2027 Columbia Valley & Elk Valley Annual Operating Agreement

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)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations on a request to reconsider a short-term rental temporary use permit (STR TUP No. 25-26) and on several new STR TUP applications. The committee also will consider bylaw amendments, including Bylaw No. 3466 to delegate short-term rental TUP renewals, along with an agricultural land reserve soil removal application and a development variance permit.

• Reconsideration of STR TUP No. 25-26 (Windermere South / Friedenberg MDC Ltd & YR Creek Ventures)
• Bylaw No. 3466 – Delegation Amendment Bylaw for short-term rental TUP renewals
• Bylaw No. 3467 (Windermere East / Riches)
• ALR Removal of Soil (Windermere East / Elkhorn Ranch Ltd./Terus Construction)
• Multiple short-term rental TUP applications (e.g., 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

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026, at the Regional District Office in Cranbrook. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Adoption of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports from Directors
• Correspondence
• Unfinished Business

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)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board will adopt bylaws for waste management in the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley, and amend fees for the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes for Meadowbrook and Koocanusa Village.

• Bylaw No. 3463 - Columbia Valley waste management regulatory amendment
• Bylaw No. 3464 - Elk Valley waste management regulatory amendment
• Bylaw No. 3465 - Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena regulation and fee amendment
• Bylaw No. 3446 - Meadowbrook Official Community Plan amendment
• Bylaw No. 3447 - Meadowbrook zoning and floodplain management amendment

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

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee will meet to discuss regional business and review a specific regulatory amendment. The primary item for decision is a proposed change to waste management bylaws.

• Bylaw No. 3464 - Elk Valley Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Amendment Bylaw

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)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will meet to adopt minutes, review engineering reports, and consider agreements for fire protection, cemeteries, and park tenures.

• Adoption of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• District of Sparwood fire protection agreement renewal
• District of Invermere cemeteries agreement
• Licence of Occupation Tenure for Waldo Cove Regional Park
• Licence of Occupation Tenure for 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

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to discuss the introduction of two new bylaws. These items concern waste management regulations and fee updates for the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3463: Columbia Valley Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Amendment Bylaw
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3465: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee Amendment Bylaw

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

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Regional District of East Kootenay Planning and Development Services Committee will meet to review proposed bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve applications, and development variance permits. The agenda also includes presentations on short-term rental density and correspondence regarding land commission decisions.

• Bylaw amendments for Koocanusa Village and Moyie South
• Agricultural Land Reserve applications for exclusion and subdivision
• Development Variance Permit applications for Panorama, Columere, and Corbin Road
• Short-term rental Temporary Use Permit applications
• Presentation on managing STR density in 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)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear delegations on a climate risk website and appliance removal at the Cranbrook Transfer Station. The committee will also consider a policy on scavenging at solid waste facilities, a letter of support for Kimberley's MRDT, and financial reports including the 2025 Statement of Financial Information.

• Delegation from Selkirk College on Columbia Basin Climate Source website and risk analysis calculator
• Delegation from 1st Street Appliance regarding appliance removal at Cranbrook Transfer Station
• 2025 RDEK Statement of Financial Information (annual report)
• Scavenging at RDEK Solid Waste Facilities - proposed policy
• EMCR Financial Assistance Standards for emergency response and short-term recovery

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)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board will consider a range of items including a reconsideration of time zone observance in the East Kootenay, adoption of several official community plan and zoning amendment bylaws, and discretionary grants-in-aid. The board will also hear updates from Columbia Basin Trust and review a request for an extension on the Edgewater Post Office decommission.

• Reconsideration of time zone observance in East Kootenay, with letters of support and opposition
• Adoption of Bylaw 3425/3426 – Elk Valley OCP and zoning amendment (West Fernie / 1291446 BC Ltd)
• Adoption of Bylaw 3430/3431 – Fernie Alpine Resort OCP and zoning amendment (RCR Timber Landing)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for April 2026, with 11 applicant organizations
• Columbia Valley and Elk Valley waste management tipping fee amendments

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)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The committee will hear a delegation and consider the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena – Columbia Valley Rockies Dressing Room Expansion (items 5.1, 8.1). They will also adopt minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive new business is listed.

• Delegation from Columbia Valley Rockies regarding dressing room expansion at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
• Discussion of dressing room expansion plans with attached site survey and construction plans
• Adoption of minutes from February 11, 2026 Budget Meeting
• Adoption of minutes from February 12, 2026 Meeting
• Reports from Directors (generic item)

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)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will meet to review and discuss various development applications, including Temporary Use Permits for Windermere and an Official Community Plan process for 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)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will review environmental and protective services reports. Directors will discuss funding for a freestyle ski club training project, amendments to waste management tipping fees for the Columbia and Elk Valley subregions, and a reconsideration of time zone observance in the East Kootenay. These items will affect local service costs, regional infrastructure funding, and time zone regulations for residents.

• Fernie Freestyle Ski Club infrastructure project funded through property tax sharing agreement
• Amendments to waste management tipping fees for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley subregions
• Reconsideration of time zone observance in the East Kootenay
• Electric vehicle replacement proposal
• Environmental and protective services reports for April 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

Electoral Area Services Committee

The committee will hear a delegation from the Fernie Trails Alliance and consider a grant request for trail maintenance funding under Area A economic development. Members will also vote on discretionary grants-in-aid to 11 community organizations, adopt park management plans for Edgewater School Path and Wilmer Community Park in Electoral Area G, and discuss an extension request for decommissioning the Edgewater Post Office. An Engineering Services report and adoption of prior minutes round out the agenda.

• Fernie Trails Alliance delegation and grant request for trail maintenance funding
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for April 2026 to 11 organizations (Columbia Valley Pride Society, Cranbrook Community Forest Society, etc.)
• Adoption of Electoral Area G Park Management Plans (Edgewater School Path and Wilmer Community Park)
• Extension request for Edgewater Post Office decommission
• Engineering Services Report to Board

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)

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

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will review several items, including membership dues for the Union of BC Municipalities and a package of discretionary Grants‑in‑Aid for community organizations. It will also discuss the Electoral Area C Recreation and Culture Contribution Service, a letter from the Dicken Road Safety Committee about the Hartley Creek Bridge, and a flood‑service assessment for Hosmer Creek. Decisions will be made by weighted vote of the EA Directors where indicated.

• Union of BC Municipalities – 2026 Membership Dues
• Discretionary Grants‑in‑Aid – March 2026 (Fernie Chamber of Commerce, Freedom Equine Association, Wardner Community Association, Wings Over The Rockies Nature Festival Society, Family Dynamix Association)
• Electoral Area C Recreation and Culture Contribution Service
• Dicken Road Safety Committee – Hartley Creek Bridge Construction (letter)
• Area A Flood Service – Hosmer Creek Assessment and Guidance Project (geohazards assessment)

The committee approved the Union of BC Municipalities 2026 membership dues of $11,022.14. It also approved a series of discretionary grants-in-aid to local community groups. The committee reported that resident support was insufficient to create an Electoral Area C Recreation and Culture Contribution Service, so it will not be established. A letter will be sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit requesting an alternate detour for the Hartley Creek Bridge construction.

• Approved UBCM 2026 membership dues of $11,022.14 (carried)
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid to community groups totaling $26,892 (carried)
• Declined to establish Electoral Area C Recreation and Culture Contribution Service (carried)
• Requested Ministry of Transportation and Transit consider alternate detour for Hartley Creek Bridge (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)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will review several bylaw amendment proposals, including changes for Columbia Lake West Side, Meadowbrook, and Jaffray. It will also consider Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion and non‑farm use requests for Premier Lake, Gold Creek and other sites. Additional items include development variance permits for Windermere East and Hosmer, and a Crown land licence referral for Sinister Sports. The committee will adopt the agenda, adopt the February 12, 2026 minutes, and receive reports from advisory planning commissions.

• Bylaw No. 3446 & 3447 (Meadowbrook / Redding) – amendment proposal
• Bylaw No. 3451 (Jaffray / Damstrom) – amendment proposal
• ALR Exclusion (Premier Lake / Skookumchuck Ranch Ltd.) – application
• ALR Non‑Farm Use (Gold Creek / Pedersen) – application
• Development Variance Permit No. 1‑26 (Windermere East / Regier) – application

The committee approved a motion to support Sinister Sports Inc.’s Crown Land Licence of Occupation to hold an annual ultra‑marathon race on the Great Divide Trail for five years. It also introduced several bylaw amendments for Columbia Lake West Side, Meadowbrook/Redding and Jaffray/Damstrom, and granted two development variance permits. An Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion application was sent to a public hearing, while an ALR non‑farm use request was refused.

• Approved support for Sinister Sports Inc. Crown Land Licence of Occupation (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3439 for Columbia Lake West Side (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3446 for Meadowbrook/Redding (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3451 for Jaffray/Damstrom (carried)
• Sent ALR Exclusion application (Premier Lake) to public hearing (carried)
• Refused ALR Non‑Farm Use application for Gold Creek (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 1‑26 (Windermere East) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 3‑26 (Hosmer) (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)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board will adopt several bylaws, including the Wasa Cemetery operation amendment and community‑plan amendments for Steamboat and Columbia Valley. It will consider budget committee recommendations such as the Kimberley Public Library funding request and the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena dehumidifier contract award. Additional items include various taxation proposals and service agreements for waste, water, and fire protection.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3450 – Wasa Cemetery Operation and Maintenance (three readings)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3376 – Steamboat Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan Amendment
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3377 – Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment
• Kimberley Public Library Funding Request (budget committee recommendation)
• Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Dehumidifier – Contract Award

The board appointed Tina Hlushak as Chief Election Officer and Nikki Bradshaw as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 General Local Election. It also re‑allocated $1,234,896 from the Growing Communities Fund to water and sewer upgrades in Edgewater and East Side Lake Windermere. Additional actions included library funding, a Community Works Fund grant, a dehumidifier contract, and fire‑hall site designation.

• Appointed Tina Hlushak as Chief Election Officer (carried)
• Appointed Nikki Bradshaw as Deputy Chief Election Officer (carried)
• Re‑allocated $1,234,896 Growing Communities Fund to Edgewater water system upgrades, Edgewater sewer upgrades, East Side Lake Windermere water main replacement and utility masterplan projects (carried)
• Increased Kimberley Public Library operational grant to $50,758 (5% increase) (carried)
• Approved Community Works Fund grant of up to $410,000 to City of Cranbrook for Canadian Rockies International Airport Hold Room Expansion (carried)
• Awarded contract to Clauger Refrigeration for Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena dehumidifier replacement (carried)
• Designated preferred site for new Hosmer Fire Hall at corner of Kmiecik and Dicken Roads (carried)
• Allocated $19,000 BC Hydro payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes for Aberfeldie Dam to Regional Parks projects (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will meet to discuss proposed bylaw amendments, including fee updates, and review several development variance permit applications. The agenda also includes correspondence regarding Agricultural Land Reserve decisions and a request to modify a development agreement covenant.

• Bylaw No. 3449: Development Application Bylaw Fees Update
• Bylaw No. 3441: Proposed changes in Moyie (SW/Hembree)
• Bylaw No. 3439 & 3440: Proposed changes in Columbia Lake West Side (Shybunka)
• Request to Modify Development Agreement Covenant CB700367
• DVP No. 39-25: Panorama Mountain Village and Paradise Mountain Resorts

The Planning & Development Services Committee approved the modification of Development Agreement Covenant CB700367 and authorized public consultation on short‑term rental policies for 2027. It postponed consideration of Bylaws 3439 and 3440, defeated the introduction of Bylaw 3441, and supported the Cox ALR subdivision application. The committee also granted Development Variance Permits 39‑25 and 40‑25 and introduced Bylaw 3449 on development application fees.

• Approved modification of Development Agreement Covenant CB700367 (52827)
• Authorized public consultation on short‑term rental regulations for 2027 (52828)
• Postponed consideration of Bylaws 3439 & 3440 to March 2026 (52829)
• Defeated introduction of Bylaw 3441 (Moyie‑SW/Hembree) (52830)
• Supported Cox ALR subdivision application at 4848 Cokato Road (52832)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 39‑25 (Panorama) (52833)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 40‑25 (Dry Gulch) (52834)
• Introduced Bylaw 3449 – Development Application Fees (52835)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will discuss the 2026 funding recommendations for the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, including a financial plan through 2030. It will also consider the renewal of the MRDT agreement for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society. Additional agenda items include invited presentations from the Kootenay Conservation Program and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, and the routine adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• 8.1 – Review and vote on 2026 funding recommendations for the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund
• 8.2 – Consider renewal of the MRDT agreement for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society
• 5.1 – Presentation by Kootenay Conservation Program on the 2026 Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund
• 5.2 – Presentation by Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley
• 3 & 4 – Adoption of the agenda and adoption of the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved five single‑year conservation projects totaling $82,934 and five multi‑year projects totaling $59,218 for the 2026 Local Conservation Fund. The committee also approved a letter of support for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society’s tax collection application. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session to consider the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena dehumidifier contract.

• Approved $10,000 Wetlands Initiative (Low‑Tech Process‑Based Restoration)
• Approved $24,438 Bat Roost Habitat Enhancement and Monitoring
• Approved $19,996 Columbia Valley Bank Swallow Habitat Conservation
• Approved $16,500 Lake Windermere Monitoring and Education
• Approved $22,000 Restoration of Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat
• Approved $19,263 Columbia Lake Bighorn Sheep Project (Year 1 of 3)
• Approved $16,000 Columbia Lake Water Monitoring and Education Program (Year 1 of 3)
• Provided letter of support to Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will review annual reports for invasive plant control and recreation services. The body is also discussing the RDEK Accessibility Plan and emergency preparedness initiatives.

• RDEK Accessibility Plan
• UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – East Kootenay Regional Readiness Initiative
• AKBLG Convention and Annual General Meeting Sponsorship
• Invasive Plant Control Program 2025 Annual Report
• Recreation and Control Services 2025 Annual Report

The Governance & Regional Services Committee authorized the Chair to attend the April 21‑22 Regional District Chair and CAO Forum. It approved a $7,250 sponsorship for the 2026 AKBLG conference, invited listed presenters to future meetings, and approved a grant application of up to $150,000 for the East Kootenay Regional Readiness Initiative. The January 2026 cheque register for $2,580,672.35 was approved as paid and the RDEK Accessibility Plan was adopted.

• Authorized Chair Rob Gay to attend the Regional District Chair and CAO Forum (expenses from General Administration)
• Approved $7,250 sponsorship for the 2026 AKBLG Annual Conference (General Administration)
• Approved invitation of individuals/organizations listed in Jan 15, 2026 staff report to present at RDEK meetings
• Approved submission of grant application up to $150,000 to UBCM Emergency Preparedness Fund for regional readiness project
• Approved payment of January 2026 cheque register totaling $2,580,672.35
• Adopted the RDEK Accessibility Plan as presented

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2026, to adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The primary item of business is a discussion on the lifespan of the Sparwood Landfill.

• Adoption of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Sparwood Landfill lifespan
• Voting rules: 2/3 majority for late items

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes. It approved a motion to stop landfilling at the Sparwood site once the current footprint reaches capacity, converting it to a transfer station only. The five‑year financial plan (2026‑2030) will be amended to add a facility for commercial construction and demolition waste.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted December 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Sparwood landfill cease‑at‑capacity plan and amendment to five‑year financial plan (motion carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will vote on the proposed site for the Hosmer Fire Hall. It will also consider a rate amendment for the East Side Lake Windermere campground, attendance approvals for the BC Broadband and FCM conferences, and the February 2026 discretionary grants-in-aid. Additional items include extensions of the Granicus contract and fire‑protection service agreements.

• Hosmer Fire Hall – Location Decision
• East Side Lake Windermere Water System Campground Rate Amendment
• BC Broadband Conference – Attendance Approval
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid – February 2026
• Extension of Granicus Contract for STR Compliance Services

The committee adopted its agenda and approved several operational items. It selected a preferred site for a new Hosmer fire hall, approved various discretionary grants, and made staffing and contract decisions. Key appointments and financial adjustments were also authorized.

• Preferred site for new Hosmer Fire Hall set at Kmiecik and Dicken Roads (subject to bylaws) – carried
• No amendments to Bylaw No. 2851 for campground rates – carried
• Authorized Director Stan Doehle to attend 2026 BC Broadband Conference – carried
• Appointed Tina Hlushak as Chief Election Officer and Nikki Bradshaw as Deputy Chief Election Officer – carried
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid for youth baseball, livestock, and recreation societies – carried
• Approved multi-year grant of $22,500 to City of Kimberley and $2,500 to City of Cranbrook for NorthStar Rail Trail – carried
• Terminated Granicus contract for Short Term Rental Compliance Services effective June 18, 2026 – carried
• Reduced 2026 taxation in Electoral Area Administration Service by $25,000 – carried

Central Services Committee Budget Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and associated requisition changes. The session includes reviews of funding for emergency programs, solid waste, and library grants.

• Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan
• Central Subregion Emergency Program
• Central Solid Waste
• Libraries Grants-in-Aid
• Funding request from Kimberley Public Library

Elk Valley Services Committee Budget Meeting

The Elk Valley Services Committee will meet to discuss and adopt the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and related requisition changes. The agenda includes information reports on emergency programs, solid waste, victim assistance, the regional airport, transit, and library grants.

• Adoption of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan
• Elk Valley & South Country Emergency Program
• Access Guardian Program
• Elk Valley Solid Waste
• Elk Valley Regional Airport

The Elk Valley Services Committee adopted its agenda after a motion by Director Fairbairn and a second by Director Doehle, which was carried. The committee then reviewed the draft 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee Budget Meeting

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will review invited presentations from the Columbia Valley Housing Society and a physician recruitment delegation. It will then consider the Draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and a series of funding requests covering emergency services, conservation, solid waste, broadband, economic development, transit, recreation and library grants. Decisions will be made by weighted vote of the directors.

• Draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (summary and requisition change)
• Funding Request: Lake Windermere Ambassadors
• Funding Request: Columbia Valley Housing Society
• Funding Request: Columbia Valley Physician Recruitment
• Funding Request: Columbia Valley Transit Service

The committee adopted its agenda and approved several funding items. It voted to raise the 2026 solid waste service tax by $100,000 to fund a landfill closure reserve. Grants were approved for Lake Windermere Ambassadors ($15,000), Columbia Valley Housing Society ($30,000), and the Columbia Valley Physician Recruitment Initiative ($17,388).

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Increased solid waste service tax by $100,000 for landfill closure reserve (carried)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Lake Windermere Ambassadors (carried)
• Approved $30,000 grant to Columbia Valley Housing Society (carried)
• Approved $17,388 grant to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce for physician recruitment (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee Budget Meeting

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and related requisition changes. The body will also consider project approvals for the Community Works Fund and a reallocation of the Growing Communities Fund.

• Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Requisition Change
• Community Works Fund 2026 to 2029 Project Approval, including YXC Canadian Rockies International Airport
• Growing Communities Fund Re-Allocation 2026
• Information reports on Animal Control, Building Inspection, and Columbia Valley Septage
• Information reports on Fireworks Regulation, Noise Control, and Nuisances & Unsightly Premises

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a $1,234,896 re‑allocation of Growing Communities Fund money to water and sewer upgrades in Edgewater and the East Side Lake Windermere area. It also approved a Community Works Fund grant of up to $410,000 for the City of Cranbrook’s Canadian Rockies International Airport Hold Room Expansion. Additional motions reduced taxation for several services, including setting Animal Control tax to zero and lowering Noise Control tax to $9,000.

• Re‑allocated $1,234,896 from Growing Communities Fund to Edgewater water system upgrades, Edgewater sewer upgrades, East Side Lake Windermere water main replacement and utility masterplan (carried)
• Approved Community Works Fund grant of up to $410,000 (25% of net cost) to City of Cranbrook for Canadian Rockies International Airport Hold Room Expansion (carried)
• Reduced Animal Control service taxation for 2026 to $0 (carried)
• Allocated $25,000 from tax stabilization reserve to reduce Building Inspection service taxation (carried)
• Reduced Electoral Area Administration service taxation by $80,000 for 2026 (carried)
• Reduced Noise Control service taxation for 2026 to $9,000 (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee Budget Meeting

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will consider the adoption of the Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and related information reports. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:45 p.m. in Cranbrook.

• Adoption of Draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan
• Decision on City of Cranbrook Social Development Coordinator
• Allocation of BC Hydro Payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Aberfeldie Dam
• Review of Elk Valley Mine Tax Sharing
• E911 and Invasive Plant Management reports

The committee adopted its agenda. It approved a grant of $80,000 per year for 2026‑2028 to the City of Cranbrook to fund a social development position supporting homelessness services, and allocated the remaining $5,000 from the Homeless Shelter Reserve to that position. The committee also allocated $19,000 of the BC Hydro payment in lieu of taxes from the Aberfeldie Dam to the Regional Parks service. The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 pm.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved $80,000 per year grant to City of Cranbrook for 2026‑2028 (carried)
• Allocated $19,000 BC Hydro payment to Regional Parks service (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss the adoption of the 2025-2030 Climate Action Plan and vote on various land-use and zoning amendments. The meeting includes presentations from BC Assessment and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Several contract awards and borrowing bylaws are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of the RDEK 2025-2030 Climate Action Plan
• Contract awards for Columbia Valley Landfill Wood Grinding and Elko Firehall Expansion
• Bylaw No. 3444 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw and Bylaw No. 3448 Board Remuneration
• Zoning and OCP amendments for Fernie Alpine Resort, Lake Windermere, and Fairmont Hot Springs
• Public hearings for Bylaws 3417, 3418, 3430, 3431, 3434, and 3435

The Board adopted the Regional District of East Kootenay 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan. It approved several contract awards, including the Columbia Valley Landfill wood‑grinding project to Bio Central Green Depot Ltd. and the Elko Firehall Expansion to Blue Vista Contracting, and directed ERP software subscription to NetSuite with implementation by Caravel. Additional actions included authorizing attendance at the AKBLG Convention, approving $5,005.60 FCMA membership dues, filing Notices on Title for two properties, adopting a new Board Travel and Accommodation Allowance Policy, and introducing various bylaws.

• Awarded Columbia Valley Landfill wood grinding contract to Bio Central Green Depot Ltd. (carried)
• Authorized Chair and Electoral Area Directors to attend AKBLG Convention with expenses paid (carried)
• Approved $5,005.60 payment for FCMA 2026‑2027 membership dues (carried)
• Awarded Elko Firehall Expansion contract to Blue Vista Contracting (carried)
• Directed filing of Notice on Title for 6301 Robert Road, Tie Lake (carried)
• Adopted 2025‑2030 Regional District Climate Action Plan (carried)
• Adopted 2027 Board Travel and Accommodation Allowance Policy and rescinded 2026 policy (carried)
• Directly awarded ERP software subscription to NetSuite and implementation to Caravel (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will adopt the agenda and the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes, receive delegated presentations on Bylaw No. 3430 and Bylaw No. 3431, and consider three sets of bylaw amendment proposals (Bylaw 3417/3418, Bylaw 3430/3431, Bylaw 3434/3435). It will also review the January 2026 Development Services building and planning reports and hear advisory planning commission minutes.

• Adopt the agenda and the December 11, 2025 Planning Committee minutes.
• Receive delegated presentations on Bylaw No. 3430 & Bylaw No. 3431 (Fernie Alpine Resort / RCR Timber Landing).
• Consider Bylaw No. 3417 & Bylaw No. 3418 amendment proposals (RDEK / Misc).
• Consider Bylaw No. 3434 & Bylaw No. 3435 amendment proposals (Windermere East / Halverson & Maurer).
• Review January 2026 Development Services Building Report and Planning Report.

The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It introduced Bylaws 3417 and 3418 related to the Steeples Official Community Plan. It approved an amendment to Bylaw 3430 to accommodate Phase 3A of the Fernie Alpine Resort development and also approved an amendment to Bylaw 3431 with a condition that a development agreement be registered before any further subdivision. Motions to introduce Bylaws 3434 and 3435 for the Windermere East project were also carried.

• Adopted agenda – carried
• Adopted minutes of Dec 11 2025 meeting – carried
• Introduced Bylaw 3417 (Steeples OCP amendment) – carried
• Introduced Bylaw 3418 (Steeples Zoning & Floodplain amendment) – carried
• Motion to postpone Bylaw 3431 and 3432 defeated
• Approved amendment to Bylaw 3430 for Fernie Alpine Resort Phase 3A – carried
• Approved amendment to Bylaw 3431 with development‑agreement condition – carried
• Introduced Bylaws 3434 and 3435 for Windermere East – carried

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will discuss project proposals for the Community Works Fund for the 2026-2029 period. The body is also considering membership dues for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and attendance approval for the AKBLG Convention.

• Community Works Fund Annual Project Proposals 2026-2029
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2026-2027 membership dues
• AKBLG Convention and Annual General Meeting attendance approval
• Engineering Services Report (January 2026)

The Electoral Area Services Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Chair and Electoral Area Directors to attend the AKBLG Convention and AGM in Trail, with expenses paid from the appropriate funds. The committee also approved payment of $5,005.60 for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2026‑2027 membership dues. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted December 11, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Authorized attendance at AKBLG Convention and AGM, expenses paid from General Administration and Electoral Area Administration (carried)
• Approved $5,005.60 Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership dues payment from Electoral Area Administration Service (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to consider confidential matters (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear reports from Environmental Services, Protective Services, and Resident Directed Grants. New business includes presentation of the RDEK 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan and review of the December 2025 cheque register. Directors will be introduced to Bylaw No. 3444 for revenue‑anticipation borrowing and Bylaw No. 3448 for board remuneration and travel‑allowance policy, both subject to a weighted vote.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3444 – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw (weighted vote)
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3448 – Board Remuneration and Travel & Accommodation Allowance Policy (weighted vote)
• Presentation of the RDEK 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan
• Review of the December 2025 cheque register
• Reports from Environmental Services, Protective Services, and Resident Directed Grants

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the Regional District of East Kootenay 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan. It also approved a December 2025 cheque register payment of $4,198,329.93, introduced two new bylaws (Revenue Anticipation Borrowing and Board Remuneration), and adopted a new 2027 Board Travel and Accommodation Allowance Policy while rescinding the 2026 policy. The meeting was then adjourned to a closed session.

• Adopted the 2025‑2030 Climate Action Plan (carried)
• Approved December 2025 cheque register payment of $4,198,329.93 (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3444 – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3448 – Board Remuneration (carried, opposed by three directors)
• Adopted 2027 Board Travel and Accommodation Allowance Policy and rescinded Policy No. 50422 (carried)
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to consider ERP software contract (carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will call the meeting to order, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It will also consider any late items, unfinished business, and new business items that may be presented. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt the meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting
• Consider any late agenda items
• Discuss unfinished business
• Discuss new business

The Columbia Valley Services Committee adopted its agenda and the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Both motions were moved, seconded, and carried. The committee then adjourned to a closed meeting to consider a wood‑grinding contract matter.

• Adopt agenda – carried
• Adopt December 11, 2025 minutes – carried
• Adjourn to closed meeting – carried