September 23, 2021 RDEK Board Supports Sustained Levels in Koocanusa Reservoir The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Board of Directors continues to advocate for consistent water levels on Lake Koocanusa during […] Read more
September 21, 2021 Local Wakesurfers Shine at Canadian Wakesurf Nationals The 2021 Wake Canada Wakesurf Nationals were held over the weekend on the shores of Moyie Lake, attracting 58 competitors […] Read more
September 08, 2021 Celebrate World Rivers Day with ERA’s annual Shoreline Cleanup The Elk River is an iconic ribbon of life essential to the Elk Valley, and after this hot dry summer […] Read more
August 31, 2021 Teck Joins Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring Program The Elk River Watershed Alliance (ERA) is pleased to announce that Teck has joined the Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring […] Read more
August 26, 2021 Campfire Ban Lifts this Friday Campfires will be allowed in Fernie and region starting Friday, August 27th at noon. Summer is getting back to normal […] Read more
August 16, 2021 BC Wildfire Issues restriction for Plumbob Mountain area The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Plumbob Mountain wildfire that originated approximately 18 kilometres west of the […] Read more
July 23, 2021 Fernie SAR Helicopter Resource is Limited Fernie Search and Rescue was called out for back to back rescues thursday afternoon. The first involved a hiker who […] Read more
June 28, 2021 Campfires prohibited in British Columbia Effective at 1PM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout […] Read more
June 14, 2021 BC Announces Step 2 of Restart Plan Earlier today BC’s Premier announced the official start of Step 2 in the four-step restart plan. The reopening announcement allows […] Read more
June 03, 2021 High Water Flow Advisory The RDEK is reminding residents about the need to be cautious around all waterways and prepared in the event of […] Read more
May 18, 2021 Koocanusa Recreation Strategy Updated More Crown land camping areas open to public as of May long weekend Read more
April 13, 2021 Logging threatens Columbia Wetlands 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. Read more