November 05, 2024 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year Honoured Terry Horton has been officially recognized as the 2024 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year. “Terry has made invaluable […] Read more
November 05, 2024 RDEK Draft Climate Action Plan Released for Public Comment The Regional District of East Kootenay has just released its DRAFT Climate Action Plan and have opened a public comment […] Read more
October 31, 2024 RDEK Hosting Meeting Regarding Hosmer Fire Hall The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is hosting an information meeting on November 13 to present and discuss the […] Read more
October 21, 2024 National Waste Reduction Week This week is National Waste Reduction Week and features 7 themes including Repair Monday, Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste Wednesday, Plastics Thursday, […] Read more
October 11, 2024 RDEK Area A Contributes to the Fernie Valley Pathway Final Design The Fernie Valley Pathway connecting the City of Fernie to the Fernie Alpine Resort is one step closer to reality […] Read more
October 02, 2024 Firefighter Recruitment Drive for RDEK Fire Departments A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Services and the […] Read more
September 24, 2024 RDEK makes Amendments to Short-Term Rental Policy In an effort to provide clarity, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has made minor amendments […] Read more
September 20, 2024 Temporary Plan for Fernie’s Organic Waste The Regional District of East Kootenay is implementing a temporary storage plan as the City of Fernie begins its first […] Read more
September 09, 2024 Evacuation Order and Alert Rescinded for Baynes Lake Area BC Wildfire Service has classified the Baynes Lake Area fire as being held! Fire behaviour has decreased overnight and is […] Read more
September 06, 2024 Loree Duczek received the King Charles III Coronation Medal The RDEK’s Communications Manager Loree Duczek received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition and appreciation of her outstanding […] Read more
August 16, 2024 RDEK awarded $150,000 for Hosmer Creek The Regional District East Kootenay has been awarded $150,000 in funding to complete a Hazard Assessment and Guidance Project for […] Read more
August 01, 2024 Be Aware and Prepared Heading Into Long Weekend The East Kootenay Emergency Management Program is urging residents and visitors to be aware and prepared heading into the long […] Read more