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City of Rossland

Environmental Protection vs Mining Development

🌲 Council backs community effort to pause Record Ridge mining permits

After hearing from the Save Record Ridge Action Committee, Rossland Council voted to request government halt new permits for the proposed West High Yield Magnesium Mine until a judicial review is completed.

  • ⛏️ West High Yield company wants to develop magnesium mine on Record Ridge

  • 🏛️ Environmental Assessment Office decided no environmental assessment required

  • ⚖️ Save Record Ridge Action Committee filing judicial review of that decision

  • 🌿 Community concerns about impact on local ecosystem and recreation area

  • 🚫 Residents want permit process paused during legal challenge

Should environmental reviews come before mining permits?

Next Steps:

  • Staff will send formal request to provincial government
  • Judicial review process continues through courts
  • Save Record Ridge Action Committee continues their legal challenge

From October 6, 2025 Council meeting

Council Action:

Council voted to direct staff to send correspondence requesting a pause on issuing additional permits for the West High Yield Magnesium Mine until the judicial review is completed.

Motion by Councillor Provencal - Carried

#environmental#mining#municipal#permits#community#judicial
Oct 20, 2025
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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

🔥 Big Safety News for Our Region

$1.18M FireSmart Grant Approved 💰

The Regional District just received major provincial funding for wildfire prevention! Plus updates on emergency water treatment advocacy and the Record Ridge mine assessment.

Three important communications that affect our community's safety and development.

FireSmart Grant Details

  • 💰 $1,185,962.21 total funding from Province of BC

  • 🏘️ Covers wildfire prevention and FireSmart community protection

  • 📅 One-year project running until July 29, 2026

FireSmart Grant Details

  • 🚒 Must coordinate with BC Wildfire Service officials

  • 📊 Includes fuel management, community planning, and emergency preparedness

  • 🏠 Special programs for seniors and vulnerable populations

💧 Emergency Water Security Initiative

Village of Lions Bay asks BC municipalities to support a UBCM resolution for provincial emergency water treatment plants.

The Ask: Province should acquire 1-3 portable plants (500K gal/day) for wildfire water contamination emergencies.

Why: Small communities can't afford treatment systems but face growing wildfire risks.

⚒️ Record Ridge Mine Assessment Decision

"The Record Ridge Mine will NOT be designated as a reviewable project under Section 11 of the Act"
— Kelly Northcott, BC Environmental Assessment Office

📅 Stay Informed & Get Involved

These communications are part of Regional District Board agenda items for public information.

FireSmart Project: Must be completed by July 29, 2026 with extensive community safety improvements.

Next Steps: Attend Board meetings to learn more about how these decisions affect our region's safety and development.

#safety#emergency#environmental#firesmart#grants#infrastructure
Aug 27, 2025