September 09, 2021 RDEK Seeks Input for Housing Needs Assessment The RDEK is seeking input from anyone working in the tourism and hospitality sector regarding their housing needs within the […] Read more
September 04, 2021 Hill Road Dike Project to Proceed The Hill Road Dike Project has received the required approvals, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) authorization, […] Read more
August 18, 2021 Evacuation Alert and Order in Koocanusa Rescinded The Area Restrictions that were established around the Plumbob Mountain wildfire and Dewar Creek Wildfire have been rescinded due to […] Read more
July 29, 2021 Stay Aware and Plan Ahead With over 240 wildfires burning across BC, including a number of Fires of Note in the East Kootenay, the Regional […] Read more
July 13, 2021 RDEK Seeks Feedback on Short Term Rentals How you do feel about Short Term Rentals in the Regional District of the East Kootenay’s? Read more
July 09, 2021 Evacuation Order For Caithness Mobile Home Park Has Been Rescinded Residents of the Caithness Mobile Home Park in the Galloway area returned home Thursday evening after being evacuated from their […] Read more
July 06, 2021 RDEK Urges Residents to FireSmart Their Properties On the heels of the historic heat wave, and with a long, hot summer in the forecast, the RDEK is urging all rural property owners to take steps now to FireSmart their properties and help reduce the risk of damage caused by wildfire. 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 28, 2021 Property Tax Notices Arriving in Mailboxes As property tax notices start hitting mailboxes in the region, the Regional District of East Kootenay is sharing information with […] Read more
May 22, 2021 RDEK Area A Budget Supporting Wide Range of Projects The Electoral Area A portion of the RDEK’s budget is already making a big impact through the programs and services […] Read more
May 12, 2021 Elk Valley Opts Back In to Regional Organics Program The Elk Valley Subregion will benefit by having a facility to process yard and garden waste. Read more
May 05, 2021 Provincial Alert System Does Not Include Local Emergencies The RDEK is reminding residents that the provincial system cannot be used for local emergencies such as flood and fire at this time. Read more