Thursday, August 27, 2015
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Back to School: Bidding farewell to summer
Youth turn to gardening this fall
Summer Shopping Spree
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A rider’s paradise
Finding adventure along the road less travelled Full story and photos see page 6
Riders gathered in Nakusp last weekend for the Horizons Unlimited Travellers meeting for three days of demos, presentations and networking.
Photo by Ryan Willman
RDCK publishes payments to businesses, organizations and staff
In 2014 the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) paid more than $100,000 in salaries to each of five of its staff members, $750,000 in salaries and benefits to its directors, and just under $2 million for transit. Those are three examples of the information contained in the regional district’s state-
ment of financial information for 2014. All municipalities, regional districts, and other public bodies are required by law to publish this report annually. The report includes financial statements, a list of director and staff salaries, and a list of all payments made for goods and services
over $25,000. “The RDCK is accountable to our residents,” said CFO Heather Smith. “This report is one mechanism whereby we can report out to the public on how its money is being used. We are stewards of the public’s money; we must be transparent and respon-
sible. “The report also demonstrates how the RDCK contributes to local economies, through wages, contracts, and the purchase of good and services.”
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AUGUST 30TH!!!! WE WILL BE OPEN 8 AM TO 8 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK