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.

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

The new depot provides residents with an opportunity to easily recycle many more items than are accepted in the yellow bin system.

If you know an outstanding volunteer in RDEK Area A, the RDEK encourages you to nominate them for the 2020 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year award.

2019 was another ambitious year for the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK) and one of the many highlights […]

The RDEK is scheduled to open a Recycle BC Depot at the Cranbrook Transfer Station next month and at the Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford Transfer Stations in early 2020.

The notification system will only be used for evacuation alerts or orders and has been implemented as an additional tool to help us get the word out as quickly as possible to affected areas when time is of the essence