Coldstream applies for active transport grant, staff member recognized

Sep 13, 2023 | 6:30 AM

The District of Coldstream is hoping to land a provincial grant to improve how people can move around the community.

Council has given approval to apply for an active transportation network planning grant of up to $50,000.

The elected reps have also allocated $50,000 from the district’s community works fund in the 2024 budget to fund the matching portion of the grant, should it be successful.

“Active transportation planning generally includes pedestrian, cycling, and other non-motorized transportation, and an updated plan would allow the District to review its goals in terms of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to ensure that they are tied into future projects,” a district news release stated.

The following are other items from Coldstream council’s Sept. 11 meeting

Possible firearm involved

One person apprehended in connection with suspicious activity in Coldstream

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Fatal Collision, Highway Closed

One person dead in crash near Revelstoke

Dec 13, 2025

Salaries

Vernon Council to discuss lesser pay increases

Dec 12, 2025

Staff Recognition

The District’s executive assistant, Kelsey Bates, was recognized by council for the achievement of her Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation.

The MMC program is an advanced continuing education program that prepares participants to perform complex municipal duties and has an extensive and rigorous educational component and a professional contribution component.

Bates is one of eight professionals to hold the MMC designation in British Columbia, and one of only fourteen in all of Canada.

Kelsey Bates (right) is congratulated for her Master Municipal Clerk designation by Coldstream Mayor Ruth Hoyte (submitted photo)

Westkal Road Improvement Petition

Council received a petition from residents requesting that the District make improvements to WestKal Road, considering drainage, parking and overall safety.

A further report from Administration is expected in late September to early October.

See Vernon Matters story for more information.

Request to Remove a Property from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)

A resident provided a presentation to Council, requesting that their property be removed from the ALR. A further report from Administration is expected in early October.

Cancellation of Sept. 18 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Union of BC Municipalities Convention is being held in Vancouver from September 15-22, 2023.

The annual convention brings together local government and First Nations members to identify key policy issues and engage with other orders of government.

To support council’s participation and representation at the event, the September 18 Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled.

by Pete McIntyre

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