October 26, 2023 Wildsight welcomes $300 million for conservation Today, Premier David Eby unveiled a new $300 million for Conservation Financing Mechanism that will help progress British Columbia’s mandate […] 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 19, 2023 Elk Valley deadliest spot for grizzlies in North America A recent study published in Conservation Science and Practice points to the Elk Valley as having the highest mortality rate […] Read more
October 18, 2023 Short-term Rentals crackdown This week the British Columbia Government and the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK) have implemented measures for a Short-term Rentals crackdown. 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 13, 2023 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners. Read more
October 06, 2023 George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted and there is still time to get your nominations submitted. 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
September 25, 2023 Category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded Effective at 11:00 am on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded throughout the Southeast […] Read more
September 22, 2023 Elk Valley Fires Update The Elk Valley Fires are no longer a threat to our communities. Bingay is being held and Lladner is under […] Read more
September 21, 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation There are a number of activities going on around the East Kootenay to commemorate the upcoming National Day for Truth […] Read more
September 20, 2023 RDEK Seeks Firefighter Recruits The RDEK Seeks Firefighter Recruits with a recruitment drive that is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & […] Read more