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RDKB payroll costs climbed 6.6% in 2025

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary paid out over $14 million in salaries and expenses in 2025, an increase of about $878,000.

Rupert Oldroyd running for Christina Lake regional director

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
Oldroyd says he feels he has a good sense of the community where he has lived for 18 years, but he is eager to hear from others about their concerns.

Rocio Graham running for Christina Lake regional director

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
Graham says she would bring a "unique combination" of public sector, business, and grassroots experience to the job.

RDKB: Christina Lake to see election

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
Three of the five incumbent Regional District of Kootenay Boundary directors will be acclaimed for another term.

Grand Forks arena resumes programming following fire

Sports My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Only a few hours after an update expressed doubt about when the Jack Goddard Arena in Grand Forks would reopen, the facility has been cleared to resume arena programming.

Programming still suspended at Grand Forks arena

Sports My Grand Forks Now Staff -
There's no word yet when programming might resume at the Jack Goddard Arena in Grand Forks following a suspicious fire last month.

‘We’re lucky’: Praise for firefighters after Grand Forks arena blaze

Fire Greg Nesteroff -
The RDKB's facilities and recreation manager is praising the work of local firefighters after a blaze overnight Tuesday-Wednesday at the Jack Goddard Arena.

Area politician optimistic after minister tours Columbia and Western

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
A local politician who is hoping the provincial government will reverse course on abandoning a popular local cycling trail is encouraged after a cabinet minister got a first-hand look at the route.

Grand Forks, RDKB out of luck on infrastructure funding

Municipal News Greg Nesteroff -
Five West Kootenay municipalities will receive millions of dollars for major infrastructure projects thanks to a federal fund, but the Boundary is left hoping for better luck next time.

Christina Lake students celebrate Local Government Awareness Week 

SD51 Submitted News -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary welcomed Grade 4 and 5 students from Christina Lake Elementary School to its Trail headquarters as part of Local Government Awareness Week.

Rock Creek residents seek crosswalk on Highway 3  

RDKB Storrm Lennie -
Residents in Rock Creek are calling on the province to improve pedestrian safety at a busy highway intersection.  A petition has been launched seeking a marked crosswalk at Highway 3 and Victoria Street. 

RDKB wants your take on waste

RDKB Submitted News -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is moving into the next phase of its solid waste management plan update — and you are invited to take part.

RDKB names James Chandler new CAO

RDKB My Grand Forks Now Staff -
Chandler, who has been the deputy for the past eight years, will take over the top job when Mark Andison retires next month.

RDKB still fighting for Columbia & Western rail trail

RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary isn't impressed with a letter it received from the provincial government on the future of the Columbia & Western rail trail.

RDKB seeks citizens to provide oversight on new waste plan

RDKB Submitted News -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is launching an update of its solid waste management plan — the region’s guiding document for how we reduce, reuse, recycle, and manage garbage for the next ten years.

RDKB using special mats to fight Christina Lake milfoil

RDKB My Grand Forks Now Staff -
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has launched a new floating benthic mat program for waterfront property owners after a three-year pilot program to support the recovery of native aquatic plants.
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