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Considering a Run for Local Government? Understanding the RDCK is the first step

As British Columbia prepares for local government elections on October 17, some residents across the Kootenays may be asking themselves…

Evacuation Alert issued due to Inonoaklin Creek wildfire in Electoral Area K

11:30 AM PST Nelson, BC: On the recommendation of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Regional District of Central Kootenay…

Update: Ootischenia Landfill – Scale Back In Operation

Update – as of 2:15pm on July 27, 2026 the scale at the Ootischenia Landfill is back in operation. We…

Meetings and Events

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Jul 30

Area E Advisory Planning and Heritage Commission Meeting

For meeting minutes please contact the meeting coordinator. For more information on the process, expectations…

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Aug 04

Area A Economic Development Commission

To promote transparency and ensure accessibility, we offer the option to attend all RDCK Board,…

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Who Does What?

Knowing which level of government is responsible for what can help you navigate where to direct your concerns. Each level of government plays a unique role in our lives, and understanding which areas are handled at each level helps us all to be informed and engaged citizens. Learn more about what the RDCK does compared to municipal and provincial governments.

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Fall Program Guide

The Fall Program Guide will be available online August 10 at 12:00pm PT. Registration opens August 17 at 7:00am PT.

Visit your local facility page for more information.

Castlegar & District Community Complex
Creston& District Community Complex
Nelson & District Community Complex
Salmo Recreation
Slocan Valley Recreation

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Erickson Water System Metering Project

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is installing water meters on all industrial, commercial, institutional, and large agricultural (5+ acre) properties connected to the Erickson Water System as part of Phase 1 of the Erickson Universal Water Metering Project.

About Phase 1

Phase 1 metering includes approximately 136 meter installations on:

  • Industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) properties
  • Agricultural properties with five or more acres of irrigation privilege

Residents are notified 24–48 hours in advance through door tags.

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Be Prepared with Voyent Alert!

The RDCK uses Voyent Alert! for its Emergency Notification System, a mass-notification system that allows the RDCK to send out critical information to residents and visitors in the event of an emergency.

The service is free, easy to use, and confidential. Sign up to receive timely, trusted emergency updates when your property is impacted via the app, text message, email, or phone call.

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