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We are a Not-for-Profit Society. We are working in conjunction with the communities in the Central Kootenay Area B region. We have been expanding to include other communities with similar Rural lifestyle challenges. We have found individuals with the drive and determination to make a difference within their communities. We will be assessing our needs and planning for our future at the same time realizing we have a diverse group of communities involved in the process. It will be communities helping communities! That is how we will be able to accomplish our collective goal and be able to sustain our rural way of life in the process.

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WE ARE RURAL!

Message from the Director: "As the Regional District Director for Area B, I represent an electoral area that is unique from the standpoint that it is huge – roughly 1,230 square kilometres. It contains the airport, landfill, golf course and Lower Kootenay Band, so the diversification requires a lot of different approaches to a lot of specific needs"

We are located on Highway #3 and to the east #95 and west by Highway #21, to the US border with Idaho to the south. We are agricutural in nature with the benefits of the mountain ranges including the Skimmerhorn in the Purcell Mountains.

RDCK Area B is a population of close to 5000 people and is on the boundary of the Town of Creston . We have Agricuture, Vineyards, Golfing, Purcell & Skimmerhorn mountains & forests with beautiful rivers and lakes, Restaurants, camping, horse areana facilities, back country activities such as snow mobiling, hiking, and Festivals and Events, from Pow Wow's by the Lower Kootenay Band to Winterfestivals, attractions like goats on a roof! Dozens of community groups, two border crossings to the USA, a super side trip of the International Selkirk Loop, the Dewdney Trail and Trans Canada Trail. Other business's from Artisans & Art Galleries to Lumber mills and wine & agricultural tours. Accommodations from Motels to bed & breakfasts.

We support the Creston Valley Library and Creston & District Community Complex

Notable visit close to our area is the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

We want to tell our stories through this Community Portal. We will be connecting to people. We will share our landscape - Identify clearly who we are and increase our potential!

Working together for Community Identity, Tourism & Economic Development & Communication for participating area's in the Regional District of Central Kootenay in Beautiful British Columbia

Sponsored by... RDCK Area B Tourism, Economic Development & Communications Society

Creston

Wynndell

West Creston

Our Area Director would be happy to answer RDCK questions...

See Directors page.

250-428-5560

250-428-6096

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Newsletter & Website

In a collaborative effort we will share our collective Vision. I will be laid out on our physical pages and e-pages. Created by the people in the area. These are information tools to assist us in sharing information on:

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community initiatives, businesses, calendars & links;

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news and information;

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Updates from elected officials;

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social services and health care information;

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health providers & wellness information, links to what our citizens consider important to help sustain our area’s.

Each community has their own pages on the website. We would like the communities input on their web pages and in the Newsletter.

Highway Signs:

Signs were designed by artist in the Valley. Each community will have the same design with variation in the logo and pictures to represent their unique community.

Winter fest

Watch for the first Winter Festival! There will be family fun events, food & entertainment.

Grant opportunities

We are forming a funding think tank to help your community help itself. A goal is keeping sustainable and communities helping communities.

Broadband

Leveling the playing field! Equity for rural citizens in education, health and economic development. Information and Communication Technology is a goal for our communications committee. Helping the communities attain sustainability and vibrancy through gaining access to new markets, develop local business, skills and expertise.

We need each community’s involvement to make this work. Keep that communication, community spirit and enthusiasm happening!

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