WKBLGMA
West Kootenay Boundary Local Government Management Association
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WKBLGMA News
Chapter Membership for 2026
There are two membership renewals each year – this is your West Kootenay Boundary Chapter Renewal and it is different from the LGMA Provincial Membership. Your West Kootenay Boundary Chapter Membership provides access to a grassroots network and opportunities for training close to home where you can meet and connect with colleagues from local governments in your region. As a service to your local chapter, LGMA provides support in collecting fees and maintaining the membership database.
How to Renew
Complete the online Chapter Renewal Registration form.
- Complete the entire form. Fields marked with * are required. Once complete, click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page.
- After clicking “Submit”, your renewal will be confirmed.
- After you have registered, refer to the on-screen instructions for your payment options. Payment is accepted by credit card or cheque.
- Payment Process
The fee for each member is $30. You may pay by credit card or cheque. Cheques must be made payable to the West Kootenay Boundary Chapter of the LGMA Standing Committee.
** Be sure to include GST if applicable.
Mailing Address:
West Kootenay Boundary Chapter of the LGMA Standing Committee
Suite 710A – 880 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8W 2B7
If you have any questions around WKBLGMA Chapter information please reach out to Sarah Winton: SWinton@nelson.ca
Chapter Conference News
2026 Joint Chapter Conference - Rocky Mountain & West Kootenay Boundary
May 13 - 15 in Castlegar
The 2026 Local Government Management Association (LGMA) Joint Chapter Conference – Rocky Mountain & West Kootenay Boundary will take place May 13–15, 2026, in Castlegar, BC, bringing together local government professionals from across the Kootenays and Rocky Mountain regions.
This regional conference is designed for CAOs, department heads, managers, and emerging leaders and focuses on practical learning, regional collaboration, and meaningful discussion on the issues local governments are navigating today. Topics will include governance, asset management, service delivery, workforce realities, emerging technologies, and community engagement.
The event begins on Wednesday, May 13, with optional pre-conference workshops on workplace psychological health and safety, public works and asset management, and election readiness. Participants may also choose to join optional recreational activities before attending the welcome reception and registration.
The main conference sessions on May 14–15 will feature speakers and discussions on topics such as artificial intelligence in local government, municipal finance, service level stewardship, business transformation, disaster preparedness, legal updates affecting local governments, and using regional data to support community decision-making.
The conference also includes networking opportunities, including the East vs. West Bocce Showdown and dinner at the Castlegar Golf Club.
The event concludes on Friday with keynote speaker Dave Meslin, an urbanist, community organizer, and author who speaks on civic participation and collaborative leadership.
