November 05, 2021 Gay Continues as Chair of RDEK The annual election of RDEK Chair and Vice Chair was held at the Regional District of East Kootenay today and […] Read more
October 12, 2021 RDEK Area A 2021 Volunteer of the Year The RDEK Area A is celebrating its 2021 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year award recipient. “Year upon year we […] Read more
October 05, 2021 East Kootenay Residents Encouraged to Participate in Regional Evacuation Survey As part of its ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, the RDEK is coordinating Regional Evacuation Route Planning in partnership with all […] Read more
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 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August 18, 2021 Evacuation Alert and Order in Koocanusa Rescinded The Area Restrictions that were established around the Plumbob Mountain wildfire and Dewar Creek Wildfire have been rescinded due to […] Read more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July 09, 2021 Evacuation Order For Caithness Mobile Home Park Has Been Rescinded Residents of the Caithness Mobile Home Park in the Galloway area returned home Thursday evening after being evacuated from their […] Read more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