The Kootenays are quickly becoming one of the most connected rural regions in Canada for electric vehicle (EV) travel. With […]

The final phase of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project began today with a month-long closure of the Trans-Canada Highway to […]

The Special Public Avalanche Warning issued Thursday, Jan. 20, has been expanded to include the South Rockies and Lizard Range regions.

Fernie’s current snowpack sits at a 30 year average and the long range forecast suggests that La Niña plans to […]

The local ski-hill shuttle between town and the ski resort will be up and running starting with the evening service […]

Cokato Road remains closed between the 4500 block and Morrissey due to flooding and muddy debris in more than one […]

Winter road conditions across most of B.C. often include snow and ice and most B.C. highways have high mountain passes […]

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

With over 240 wildfires burning across BC, including a number of Fires of Note in the East Kootenay, the Regional […]

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 […]

To help keep British Columbia’s communities safe and protect the health-care system from COVID-19, the Province is introducing travel restrictions that limit non-essential travel in B.C.