The Elk River is an iconic ribbon of life essential to the Elk Valley, and after this hot dry summer […]

The Elk River Watershed Alliance (ERA) is pleased to announce that Teck has joined the Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring […]

Campfires will be allowed in Fernie and region starting Friday, August 27th at noon. Summer is getting back to normal […]

The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Plumbob Mountain wildfire that originated approximately 18 kilometres west of the […]

Fernie Search and Rescue was called out for back to back rescues thursday afternoon. The first involved a hiker who […]

Effective at 1PM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout […]

Earlier today BC’s Premier announced the official start of Step 2 in the four-step restart plan. The reopening announcement allows […]

The RDEK is reminding residents about the need to be cautious around all waterways and prepared in the event of […]

More Crown land camping areas open to public as of May long weekend

This 180 km-long wetland, stretching from Columbia Lake to Donald, is home to more than 300 species of animals, 65 of which are designated species at risk.

Teck Resources Limited today announced that Teck Coal Limited (“Teck Coal”) has resolved charges under the Fisheries Act relating to […]

Elk Valley Regional Land Trust Announces Launch of Fundraising Campaign, Plans to Purchase Forest Lands in Southeast British Columbia Rockies