January 04, 2024 Nominations Open for 2024 RDEK Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year The Regional District of East Kootenay is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year. Read more
December 23, 2023 RDEK Reaches New Collective Agreement The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and CUPE Local 2106 have ratified a new collective agreement. Read more
December 21, 2023 RDEK 2023 Year in Review It has been said that each year in review is like a book and as the page turns to January 1st, there are 365 blank pages to fill in. Read more
December 10, 2023 Waste Reduction and Recycling Over Holiday Season The Regional District of East Kootenay is asking for residents to focus on waste reduction and recycling as we head toward the holiday season. Read more
November 28, 2023 Regional Organics Initiative Continues The Regional Organics Initiative construction is well underway on three organics receiving and processing facilities as part of the Regional […] Read more
November 21, 2023 RDEK Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed Two familiar faces will continue to be at the helm of the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors […] Read more
November 20, 2023 Area A Volunteer of the Year Honoured Janet Bidston has been officially honoured as the 2023 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year. “Janet has been a […] Read more
November 06, 2023 RDEK Climate Action Plan The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of developing a Climate Action Plan for the six Electoral Areas. Read more
November 06, 2023 Used Oil Depot Now Open Fernie area residents now have an option to safely dispose of used motor oils and antifreeze, with the addition of a used oil depot at the Fernie Transfer Station. Read more
October 21, 2023 RDEK To Stay the Course with STR Regulations The Regional District East Kootenays application intake for Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permits is open and is not currently affected […] Read more
October 16, 2023 National Waste Reduction Week This week is National Waste Reduction Week. There are 7 themes throughout the week: Circular Economy Monday, Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste […] Read more
October 05, 2023 National Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-14th and the RDEK is encouraging residents to review the safety measures they take […] Read more