In an effort to support “staying local and avoiding unnecessary travel,” BC Parks is also implementing measures that will give B.C. residents “preferential treatment” when it comes to campsite booking this summer.

WildSafeBC Elk Valley reminds all residents and visitors that bears are very active this spring in our community.

Timing is everything, think again about who you are supporting and why we need our small businesses to survive this crisis!

The B.C. government has closed all parks and is restricting camping and motorized recreation throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and summer.

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is seeking public comment on its draft five-year financial plan.

Winter fun is happening in Fernie with Fernie Alpine Resort’s opening and a number of other activities in full swing!

Four open houses to be held in November to communicate with public on sustainable and responsible recreation in Koocanusa area

The BC Wildfire Service is imploring the public to be vigilant with fire use, noting that fire wardens discovered and […]

A campfire ban in the Southwestern Fire Centre will be rescinded effective Friday, Sept. 14, at 1PM.

Effective at noon on Thursday, July 26, 2018, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre which includes Fernie, the Elk Valley and Southcountry

The SE Fire Centre / BC Wildfire Service has announced that a Category 2 Open Burning Ban started Friday July 6th at 12PM throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

Five large yurts have been ordered from Yurtz By Design in Langley BC and we are working towards having them ready for this summer.