In the past 14 days (between Oct 16 and 29) in the East Kootenay Health Service Area, there have been 5 new cases.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) update on the current regional COVID-19 news.

The Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay have been selected as a winner of a 2020 […]

The East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s (EKFH) “Beneath the Surface” campaign just got a significant boost with a $20,000 grant from the RDEK Electoral Area A Discretionary Grant in Aid account.

The key message has not changed: the basic principles of physical distancing, keeping our bubbles small, practicing good handwashing and considering the use of cloth face masks in areas where physical distancing is not possible will all help keep us and our loved ones safe.

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has approved funding for 110 projects around the region over the […]

The heavy rainfall in the Elk Valley has has increased the risk of localized flooding. The City of Fernie has […]

Every time we get sent to a call it puts our members and first responders at risk. There is no excuse for burning right now and we need East Kootenay residents to help us by respecting the open fire restrictions

The RDEK Board of Directors has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Provincial Health Officer to introduce stronger measures and provide additional clarity around travel between communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is not just about protecting ourselves and our communities, it’s about protecting our health care system so it is available for those who need it most,” says RDEK Board Chair Rob Gay.

As the importance of social distancing continues to be stressed by Provincial and Federal health authorities, the Regional District of […]

The tax impacts of this financial plan range from a decrease for properties in the City of Fernie to larger increases in the Columbia Valley.