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Upcoming FireSmar t™ Events

E D G E WAT E R – Communit y Debris Bin

May 26 – June 9 | Edgewater

This goal of this event is to give residents in the Edgewater area a more convenient place to dispose of yard waste as the usual spring clean-up happens. The bin will accept materials up to 8 inches in diameter and be left out for t wo weeks so that residents are able to drop debris off on a schedule that works best for them. The green bin will be loca ted in the parking lot on Sinclair Street, southeast of the post office.

More info: RDEK Local FireSmar t Representative: Thomas Dobbin at 250-342-6214 or tdobbin@rdek.bc.c a

B A LTA C – Communit y Chipping Event

May 29 – June 12 | Baltac

Residents are encouraged to use this oppor tunit y to dispose of tree and shrub materials from spring clean-up Materials are to be placed on the road at the end of your driveway and they will be picked up for chipping on June 13.

More info: RDEK Local FireSmar t Representative: Thomas Dobbin at 250-342-6214 or tdobbin@rdek.bc.c a

I N D I A N B E A C H E S TAT E S – Communit y Work Bee & Chipping Event

June 3, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Indian Beach Estates

Volunteers and neighbours will be working together to remove flammable vegetation from their neighbourhood in order to increase their wildfire resilienc y The communit y will meet at the IBE Pump House to star t the day Please bring gloves and safet y glasses A representative from the East Kootenay FireSmar t Program will be in attendance

More info: FireSmar t Neighborhood Champion: John Conley at 403-771-6911 Local FireSmar t Representative: Yvan K athriner at 250-919-8567

Employment Opportunity

The Regional Distric t of East Kootenay is currently offering an excellent oppor tunity for a qualified and motivated individual to join our team as the Building and Engineering Ser vices Secretar y This temporar y position, based at the Columbia Valley Office, spans a period of one year

The Building and Engineering Ser vices Secretar y repor ts direc tly to the Utilities Superintendent The position’s main responsibilities will revolve around managing building permitting systems data and providing valuable administrative suppor t to both the Development and Engineering Ser vices Depar tments

As the successful candidate you are:

• Computer literate with experience in land management systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Able to engage with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a cour teous manner

• Known for establishing and maintaining effec tive working relationships

• Knowledge of cash management systems

• Knowledge of utility account database systems

Maintain composure and find solutions when dealing with difficult customers

For more info visit: engage.rdek.bc.c a/firesmar t

Essential Qualifications:

• One year Office Administration Cer tificate

One year administrative experience

This is a temporar y, 1 year, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position with a star ting hourly rate of $27.82/ hour with an increase to $29.21/hour after a successful 6-month probation period

Qualified individuals interested in this oppor tunity are invited to for ward a resume including a cover letter, prior to 4:30 pm, Friday June 2, 2023 to:

Ashley Ventura to, Human Resources Manager

Email: hr@rdek.bc.ca (MS Word format or PDF) Please quote: ENG-31

Information on our organization and copies of complete job description are available at rdek.bc.c a/c areers

We thank all who apply However only those selec ted for fur ther consideration will be contac ted

Pursuant to Sec tion 286 of the Local Government Ac t, notice is hereby given that the Regional Distric t of East Kootenay disposing a por tion of the following land to Wink Wireless (Licensee) to install, operate and maintain a telecommunication tower and equipment

A por tion of, Block 10 Plan NEP1185 Distric t Lot 353 Kootenay Distric t Parcel A, (See XK35582) (the “Land”)

The Land is more commonly known as the Edgewater Fire Hall The licensing agreement will be for a term of 5 years for a fee of $1.00 for the term of the licence, including provisions for the RDEK to attach communications equipment to the telecommunication tower for the purposes of emergenc y ser vices, with no charges to the RDEK Additional fees and charges will be required to be paid by the Licensee for a monthly rental payment and power consumption.

Any inquiries concerning this disposition may be direc ted to: Tina Hlushak, Corporate Officer, at 250- 489-2791 or thlushak@rdek.bc.ca

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