January 13, 2026 Fernie Transfer Station Review: Why Local Voices Matter Now The Fernie transfer station system is finally under review, and for a community that prides itself on environmental responsibility, this […] Read more
January 06, 2026 RDEK Electoral Area A Volunteers of the Year Nominations Open RDEK Electoral Area A relies on volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to strengthen their communities, and nominations […] Read more
December 20, 2025 2025 Year in Review – RDEK Board Chair The 2025 Year in Review is taking stock of our progress and setting our sights on the year ahead. This […] Read more
December 10, 2025 RDEK Enforcement Notice Bylaw Allows Fines Up to $500 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted the Bylaw Enforcement Notice Bylaw, giving RDEK Compliance […] Read more
November 26, 2025 RDEK Moves Hosmer Fire Hall Project Toward Decision After Advisory Group Review The RDEK has released an information report summarizing public feedback from the Hosmer Fire Hall Advisory Group, with staff now […] Read more
November 17, 2025 Rob Gay and Roberta Schnider acclaimed as RDEK Chair and Vice Chair Rob Gay and Roberta Schnider have been acclaimed to lead the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors for […] Read more
October 02, 2025 National Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety This year’s National Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from October 5th to 11th, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion […] Read more
September 29, 2025 RDEK Kicks Off Fall Drive to Recruit Community Firefighters Step into a pivotal role and join the community firefighters and make a lasting impact with the Columbia Valley or […] Read more
June 11, 2025 Area A Volunteer of the Year Rosemary Brydon Honoured Rosemary Brydon has been officially recognized as the 2025 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year. “For nearly 20 years, […] Read more
May 25, 2025 2025 Rural Property Tax Notices Rural Property Tax Notices are in the process of being issued by the Province for property owners in the Rural […] Read more
April 24, 2025 Emergency Preparedness Week focuses on Community Building and Personal Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the RDEK is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours […] Read more
April 06, 2025 Hosmer Fire Hall Project Establishing Advisory Group The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of establishing an Advisory Group to help provide input […] Read more