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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, December 20, 2012
Regional District of East Kootenay
BYLAW 2399
Bylaw Amendment - Jaffray
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Anderson Holdings Ltd. to amend the Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use and Floodplain Management Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the land use designation of the subject property to facilitate a two lot subdivision. The subject property is located on Highway 3/93 in Jaffray and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2399 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Jaffray, Tie Lake, Rosen Lake Land Use and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 1414, 1999 – Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2012 (Jaffray / Anderson Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the land use designation of the subject property from RR-1, Rural Residential (Estate) Zone to RS-1 Single Family Residential Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Jaffray Community Hall 7375 Jaffray Village Loop Road Jaffray, BC Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Areas A and B. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.
RDEK Holiday Hours Fernie Transfer Station
(Regular Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Mon to Fri and 10:00am - 4:00pm Sat and Sun)
December 24 December 25 December 26 December 31 January 1
9:00 am to 3:30 pm Closed 9:00 am to 5:00pm 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Closed
Sparwood Transfer Station
(Regular Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday)
December 24 December 25 & 26 December 27 to 29 December 31 January 1
10:00 am to 3:30 pm Closed 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Closed
Elkford Transfer Station
(Regular Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm Tues, Thurs and Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday)
December 25 & 26 Closed December 27 to 28 9:30 am to 3:30pm December 29 10:00 am to 5:00pm January 1 Closed Back to regular winter hours effective January 3, 2013
RDEK Cranbrook Office
(Regular Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm)
December 24 December 25 & 26 December 31 January 1
8:30 am - 3:00 pm Closed 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Closed
19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca
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Teens put the spotlight on bullying By Jenna Jensen Contributor
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n a joint effort with the District Student Advisory Council and Student Voices, teens from Cranbrook to Elkford gathered together to put the spotlight on bullying. Student Voices began in 1990, when a group of dedicated students and educators saw a need for enhancing student leadership in British Columbia. The B.C. Principals’ & VicePrincipals’ Association, with the support of the Ministry of Education, assisted the group in launching a concept called BC Student Voice. Since then, the Voice has grown to represent all regions across the province. BC Student Voice has placed representatives on provincial Ministry of Education committees and represented student opinion at regional and provincial meetings and played a very important role in students getting their voices heard and influencing decisions that affect their education. With bullying at the forefront of student and school concerns, thoughts from students who are at the heart of the issue are seen to make a huge impact on what school staff, adults and parents can do to help. Information, thoughts and ideas gathered during the
student discussions will then be taken to higher levels within the BC education system as well as being heard by the Minister of Education. Leadership students from each school within School District 5 took the trip to Elkford and spent the day in discussions focused on bullying, what resources are available and what can be done to stop the epidemic of peer bullying. The overwhelming theme to the discussions were that students felt as if teachers, principals and parents could do very little to stop bullying and it was up to the students as a collective peer group to put an end it. "Eden Miller, a grade 9 student from Parkland Elementary School, said, "It really needs to be the students taking a stand to fix this.” Kieyra Harris, a grade 11 student from Mt. Baker stressed the importance of having programs in communities that involve peers. "Sometimes our parents don't really know about bullying and aren't sure what to do to help," she said. "It is obvious that bullying is everywhere. We could talk about it all we want, but we need to actually do something about it to make a difference," said Savanah Kormil, a grade 9 student from Jaffray.
Students from across the District gather together at Elkford Secondary School to discuss bullying. Photo by J. Jensen
Students all said that peer support, and a strong peer counseling system is somewhat effective in combating bullying. "It is the peer support that is necessary," said Scott Takenaka, a grade 12 student from Elkford Secondary School. "At our school we have a group of girls and guys available for peer support. It’s completely helpful. Teachers and adults don't really make a big difference but when a student is getting bullied and they are able to come talk to other peers about the situation it helps.”
Notice of planned work Teck will be carrying out slope remediation work on Sparwood Ridge near Highway 3, 1km east of the Highway 3/43 intersection. Work is expected to begin in mid-December, if weather permits. Phase 1 will involve ground work in preparation for slope remediation, which is expected to be carried out in early 2013. During this time, heavy equipment will be operating between Highway 3 and the power line. For your safety and ours, please do not enter this area. This work will not affect highway traffic flow, but please be aware heavy equipment will be accessing the site from the Coal Discovery Centre intersection on Highway 3 in Sparwood. Further information will be advertised before Phase 2 of this project. If you have any questions, contact Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs, at 250 423 3335 or nic.milligan@teck.com