Reports & Highlights

Quarterly Reports

The RDCK produces quarterly reports four times a year to provide a condensed summary of active projects and initiatives within the RDCK. These reports provide elected officials, staff, and the public with updates on the progress, challenges, and priorities of these projects.

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Board Highlights

The monthly highlights are a general overview of discussion items and major decisions from the RDCK Board Meeting. Click here for agendas and minutes from the monthly meetings.

Board Highlights - March 2026

Board Highlights - February 2026

Board Highlights - January 2026

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Latest News

Understanding the building permit process in the RDCK

Spring is right around the corner and typically it is a busy time for builders and home owners to break ground on new projects. Interested in adding a secondary suite to your house? How about renovating your commercial space? What about constructing your dream home? Securing a building permit in the Regional District of Central Kootenay is often the first tangible step in turning ideas and dreams into progress. For residents, builders, and business owners alike, the process is more than paperwork - it is a collaborative effort between the community and local government to ensure projects are safe compliant, and thoughtfully integrated into the area's landscape. From initial application to final approval, obtaining a permit reflects both the responsibility of development and the shared commitment to protecting the infrastructure and long-term wellbeing of the region.

Nine-month grace period begins for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Operations to start organic waste diversion ahead of regulatory requirements

The RDCK is moving forward with regulating the disposal of organic waste for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) Sector, with a nine-month implementation window in 2026 to allow maple time for the change.

The regulation will initially target larger food-primary operations such as grocery stores, busy restaurants, and commercial food manufactures in the communities of Creston, Castlegar, Salmo and Nelson, where services exist. Commercial, non-residential waste from these communities that arrives at the Creston Landfill, Ootischenia Landfill, Central Transfer Station, and Grohman Narrows Transfer Station will eventually be required to separate compostable organic waste from landfilled waste.

RDCK Risk Tolerance Policy and Floodplain Management Bylaw Review Projects Underway

The RDCK is currently reviewing how land uses are managed in areas prone to flooding and other steep creek hazards. There are two interconnected projects associated with the review:

1. Development of a new Risk Tolerance Policy (RDCK only)
2. Updating the RDCK and Village of Salmo's existing Floodplain Management Bylaws

Why These Projects Matter

Flooding and steep creek hazards, including debris flows and floods, are among the most frequent and damaging natural risks facing the region, posing significant threats to infrastructure and property if not properly managed. These risks are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, which is influencing rainfall patterns, snowpack, and vegetation, creating more complex and variable hazard conditions. In response, the development of a Risk Tolerance Policy (RDCK only) will establish clear criteria for evaluating new development in hazard-prone areas, while updates to the Floodplain Management Bylaws for the RDCK and Village of Salmo will modernize outdated regulations and incorporate new mapping completed between 2020 and 2023 that reflects current conditions and climate-informed best practices.

How Do I Learn More?

To learn more, visit the RDCK's Engage Site and take a look at the Risk Tolerance Policy and Floodplain Management Bylaw Update project pages.

The project teams will be hosting a public webinar this Spring. Stay tuned to the Engage Pages for more information on when and how to participate.

Public Announcements

CHEER is back

Looking for an easy and affordable way to get active? CHEER is back with new dates! CHEER (Community Harmony for Equitable Engagement in Recreation) is a monthly opportunity for the community to enjoy RDCK recreation facilities for just $2 + tax. During this one-hour session, all ages can access general admission activities like swimming, fitness centre workouts, and public skating (when available).

Emergency preparedness series continues this spring

This month, the RDCK shared a series of posts focused emergency preparednss and building personal and community resilience. This April, the series continues with a focuse on spring flood preparedness. As snow begins to melt and water levels rise, we will be sharing simple tips to help residents understand flood advisories, prepare their homes, and know what to do if water levels increase. Follow the RDCK on social meida to see these weekly tips and learn more about how to stay prepared.

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RDCK 2023 GHG Inventory Summary

The RDCK has released a summary of the latest five-year Community Wide GHG Inventory, highlighting key findings about greenhouse gas emissions across the region and providing and overview of where emissions are coming from. The summary includes total community emissions for 2023, corporate emissions from RDCK owned vehicles, buildings, and facilities, trends from 2018 to 2023, and recommendations for potential pathways forward.

Read the summary to learn more about the emissions trends in the RDCK and opportunities to support climate action in our region.

Upcoming Events

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Holiday Closures

(Offices)

April 3 - Good Friday - CLOSED

April 4 - CLOSED

April 5 - Easter Sunday - CLOSED

April 6 - Easter Monday - CLOSED

May 18 - Victoria Day - CLOSED

Holiday Closures

(Landfills, Transfer Stations, and Gated Recycling Depots*)

April 3 - Good Friday - CLOSED

April 4 - OPEN

April 5 - Easter Sunday - CLOSED

April 6 - Easter Monday - OPEN

*Ymir Transfer Station will be open Saturday, instead of Sunday.

May 18 - Victoria Day - CLOSED

Holiday Closures/Hours (Recreation Complexes)

Castlegar, Creston, & Nelson

April 3 - Good Friday - OPEN

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

April 4 - OPEN

April 5 - Easter Sunday - CLOSED

April 6 - Easter Monday - OPEN

May 18 - Victoria Day - OPEN

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Salmo

April 3 - Good Friday - CLOSED

April 4 - OPEN

April 5 - Easter Sunday - CLOSED

April 6 - Easter Monday - CLOSED

May 18 - Victoria Day - CLOSED

Slocan

April 3 - Good Friday - CLOSED

April 4 - CLOSED

April 5 - Easter Sunday - CLOSED

April 6 - Easter Monday - CLOSED

May 18 - Victoria Day - CLOSED

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