The Regional District of East Kootenay Area A has named its 2018 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year. “Today, more […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors believes the region is already being impacted by the announcement and wants assurances the Tax will not be implemented in the region

If I was looking for one word to sum up 2017 for the RDEK, I would say ADAPT.

Fernie resident Johnny Shaw has been officially recognized as the 2017 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year.

Fernie had a lightening strike caused fire Wednesday evening shortly after 9PM at Fernie Alpine Resort on Snake Ridge. It was quickly reported and extinguished with helicopter and ground crew support.

The BC Wildfire Service have 40 personnel on it, one helicopter, air tanker support, five pieces of heavy equipment, and have some machine guard and retardant guard on the south flank.

Extreme Fire Danger in Region has the RDEK Pleading with Public to be Smart

The RDEK has self-fill Sandbag Stations and is encouraging area residents to be aware of the potential for rising or rapidly changing conditions in area waterways.

West Fernie Servicing & Restructure Project Phase 2 Construction Contract Awarded

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board has elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year.

The mock-scenarios included a large-scale fuel leak in the Elk River and motor vehicles incidents involving hazardous materials and multiple injuries.

Residents are welcome to participate in the compost pilot program by voluntarily dropping off accepted organic materials in the marked bins at the RDEK Transfer Station in Fernie.