March 05, 2021 RDEK funds Angel Flight East Kootenay RDEK budget, Angel Flight,comment period,RDEK 5-Year Financial Plan Read more
March 03, 2021 Province partners with CBT to reduce wildfire risks The B.C. government is investing $2.4 million to complete wildfire risk reduction projects in the Columbia Basin as part of […] Read more
March 01, 2021 Vaccines have arrived Get ready to roll up your sleeve! Covid-19 vaccines have arrived and booking for eligible seniors will start on March 8. Read more
March 01, 2021 Old growth and forestry jobs in steep decline The numbers are staggering; 500 square kilometres of old growth forests are logged every year in BC. Many of these […] Read more
March 01, 2021 25 Projects Take to the trails Trails around the Columbia Basin will see upgrades and additions this spring to make them safer and more accessible. Read more
February 28, 2021 The life of Beny Mangone The Holy Family Church bells rang 93 times on Thursday February 25, 2021 to honor local resident Beny Mangone during […] Read more
February 27, 2021 Elk River ice is dangerous Recent sightings of individuals near and around the Elk River have caused Fernie Fire Rescue to issue a river ice […] Read more
February 26, 2021 Fernie Seniors Centre Tax Program The Volunteer Tax Program at the Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre will once again be operating every Tuesday from March 9 to April 27 from 10am to 2pm. Read more
February 18, 2021 Basin Environmental Projects Support Innovation, Education & Conservation From frogs to grizzly bears and creeks to lakes, habitats and species of all shapes and sizes will benefit from […] Read more
February 17, 2021 Wildsight joins call to end single use products Single use products, from packaging to food containers, to disposable cups and cutlery, are a key contributor to the 2 billion tonnes of waste that humans produce every year. Read more
February 12, 2021 The RDEK Draft 5-Year Financial Plan Open for Review The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is seeking public comment on its draft five-year financial plan. Read more
February 12, 2021 Kootenay Girls will take a Quantum Leap into Science & Technology Quantum Leaps: Girls in STEAM and Leadership Conference is a virtual and FREE event for all girls in the Kootenay […] Read more