Environment Canada has issued a warmer than average hot stretch special weather statement is in effect for the Elk Valley. […]
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Conservation Options for the Elk and Flathead Valleys Report
Wayne Stetski, previous Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia, prepared a report for Parks Canada Agency & Environment and Climate […]
First Nations Bring Solar Energy to Affordable Housing
Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation and sustainability of their affordable rental housing by […]
Bike Race consumes Search and Rescue
Local Search and Rescue volunteers have been consumed with rescuing cyclists from the Tour Divide race these last few days. […]
Excellence Award for Tourism Promotion and Development Presented
The Fernie Snowmobile Association was honoured to present Tourism Fernie and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area A […]
Flood Warning/Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory
The BC River Forecast Centre (RFC) has downgraded the FLOOD WARNING for the Elk Valley and the FLOOD WATCH for […]
Fernie Activates Emergency Operations Centre
Due to the current heavy rainfall and forecasting being provided by the Province, the City of Fernie has activating an […]
Flood Warning and Heavy Rainfall Warning for the Elk Valley
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Warning for the Elk Valley with three days of heavy, prolonged […]
High Water Preparedness
The warmer temperatures with rain forecast this weekend may mean an increase in both flow and cloudiness of local creeks, […]
East Kootenay Community Credit Union in merger discussions
The Boards of Directors for East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKC) and Heritage Credit Union (HCU) are pleased to share […]
Teck Sets Nature Positive Goal
Teck Resources Limited announced today it is setting a goal to become a nature positive company including through conserving or […]
Columbia Lake Management Plan to be Presented
The final draft of the Columbia Lake Management Plan will be presented to the RDEK Board of Directors for consideration […]
Featured Event
Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series Presents: Anosh Irani
Location: Fernie Library
Date: 16/04/2026
Time: 19:00 - 21:00







