Moment of Silence
The Board observed two moments of silence in honour of four individuals who recently passed away. The first was held to remember RDCK Emergency Program Coordinator Jon Jackson, who passed away at the beginning of April. The second moment of silence was dedicated to Jason Remple (owner of Stellar Heliskiing and the Kaslo Hotel), Jeff Keenan, and Alex Pashley who tragically passed away in an avalanche on Monday, March 24 near Kaslo. The RDCK Board offered their condolences to the family and colleagues of these individuals.
Audited Financial Statements
The Board approved the 2024 audited financial statements by BDO Canada. Audited financial statements provide a consolidated and independently verified overview of a local government’s financial activities over the course of the previous fiscal year and its financial position at the end of that year. Click here to view the 2024 audited financial statements.
New user fees and rental fees for RDCK Community Services
The Board approved an increase in user and rental fees based on a 2.6% rise in the cost of living in B.C. as of February 2025. Covered under the RDCK’s Community Services Fees and Charges Policy, this will affect the Castlegar & District Community Complex, Creston & District Community Complex, Nelson & District Community Complex, and Salmo & Area G Recreation effective September 2, 2025.
Rental rates that are below the target rate will be increased by 5% plus BC CPI for arenas. The Creston and District Community Complex aquatic rental rates will increase by 10%. Rates will increase until the target rental rate is reached as per the policy.
Recreation services at the RDCK are funded through a combination of user fees and taxation, resulting in recreation being subsidized by the community for the benefit of the community.
Public Hearing – Land Use Amendment (Spearhead, Electoral Area F)
The Board referred the land use bylaw amendment application from Spearhead to a third public hearing on May 1, 2025. The purpose of the application is to authorize the construction of a large industrial building on three residential lots located along Highway 3A in Electoral Area F, which would allow the applicant to manufacture glue-laminated wood products on site. New information was provided by the Interior Health Authority on April 10, 2025 which identified concerns regarding different conclusions drawn from two respective hydrogeological consultants. Based on the uncertainty of the potential impact of the proposed development on the aquifers and local ground water supply, staff recommended a third public hearing.
The Board resolved to give first and second readings to the proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning bylaws in December 2024, but referred these bylaws to a public hearing. Since then, the RDCK has hosted two public hearings on January 9, 2025 and March 13, 2025. As well, the applicant was required to provide five supporting studies and reports to address comments from external agencies and concerns from the public. This included an archaeological assessment, on site wastewater assessment, groundwater impact assessment, traffic study, and a noise study. For more information, click here to read the staff report.
Director’s Reports
RDCK Directors provide monthly reports outlining what they have been working on. Click here to read the April reports in the Board minutes.
RDCK Quarterly Report
For the latest RDCK Quarterly Report, which details the current projects and initiatives of the RDCK, please follow the link.