KAST Youth is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Kootenay Contraption Contest, an annual initiative that challenges Kootenay […]
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RDEK Board Adopts Short Term Rental Policy
The RDEK Board of Directors has adopted the Short Term Rental (STR) Policy, which will provide guidance for the implementation […]
Joy Attalla wins the 2023 National Championships
Fernie local Joy Attalla became the Canadian Downhill Junior National Champion on home turf this weekend! Joy won the U17 […]
Galloway Lands Bylaw Amendments Adopted by RDEK Board
Bylaws 3213 and 3214, which amend the Elk Valley Official Community Plan and Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw to rezone multiple […]
Bring Back Troy
Last summer there was a checker at Save-on-More, a 20-something, Troy. He was a bright light. Getting in a conversation […]
Appreciation for the Nally’s and Father John
Saturday, July 8, after celebrating Mass over a hundred people gathered in the Family Center to enjoy a potluck dinner […]
Campfires are Prohibited
Effective at 4 p.m. MDT on Monday, July 10, 2023, Category 1 campfires have been prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire […]
Congratulations Class of 2023
Fernie Secondary School graduation ceremonies were held this past week with events spread out over several days. Wednesday saw the […]
Elk Valley and South Country Firefighters Practice Rural Water Shuttling
Members of our Elk Valley and South Country Fire Departments in collaboration with the Fernie Fire department, and members of […]
Research uncovers heavy metal contamination surrounding the Elk Valley mines
The research was based on analyzing elemental concentrations in moss samples gathered from 19 locations surrounding the Elkview Mine and the town of Sparwood.
RDEK Seeks Feedback on Yaqakxaqⱡamki Boat Launch
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is seeking feedback from neighbouring residents and users of the Yaqakxaqⱡamki Boat Launch […]
Property Tax Payment Deadline Nears
As the deadline to pay property tax notices approaches, the Regional District of East Kootenay is sharing information with residents […]
