August 03, 2022 High-speed Internet Expanded in South Country Columbia Basin Trust has successfully added 60 kilometres of high-speed fibre optic cable to its broadband network in the South […] Read more
August 02, 2022 Campfires to be prohibited in Southeast BC Effective at noon PDT on Thursday, August 4, 2022, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to […] Read more
June 22, 2022 Fernie Hot Stretch of Weather statement issued Environment Canada has issued a warmer than average hot stretch special weather statement is in effect for the Elk Valley. […] Read more
June 07, 2022 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 […] Read more
May 09, 2022 Galloway Land commits to Wastewater and Fire Flow Handshake Holdings is pleased to announce a commitment to connecting the Galloway Lands homes to a wastewater collection and treatment […] Read more
April 25, 2022 Projects Support Ecosystem Health Forests, wetlands and riparian areas are among the habitats that will benefit from several projects that are focusing on ensuring […] Read more
April 22, 2022 BC Invests in Watershed Today on Earth Day, Living Lakes Canada welcomes the Province of BC’s commitment of $30 million for projects that will […] Read more
March 22, 2022 RDEK Area A Budgets for Sustainability with Tourism Fernie The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted its 2022-2026 Financial Plan and the budget including […] Read more
March 01, 2022 Annex Dike Flood Protection & Active Transportation Improvements The City of Fernie has worked to meet the needs of residents and continue to provide quality of life for […] Read more
January 09, 2022 Fernie Search and Rescue Busy Weekend Fernie Search and Rescue were busy this weekend with two calls to rescue injured snowmobilers from Fernie’s backcountry. Read more
December 08, 2021 Forum for Monitoring Elk River health Last Friday, December 3rd, a diverse group of parties united by their interested in Elk River watershed health convened to […] Read more
November 30, 2021 Rainfall Warning for the Elk Valley Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for the Elk Valley. Read more