The Elk Valley Fires are no longer a threat to our communities. Bingay is being held and Lladner is under […]

There are a number of activities going on around the East Kootenay to commemorate the upcoming National Day for Truth […]

The RDEK Seeks Firefighter Recruits with a recruitment drive that is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & […]

Katherine Russell’s bright, whimsical glass art can be found in galleries across Western Canada—and the internet. Her art features glass […]

As fall approaches bear sightings are increasing and this season there are obvious reasons. This season we are seeing increases […]

Knox United Church congregation members and friends gathered on Sunday, August 27th at 10:00 am to celebrate 114 years of […]

The RDEK Board of Directors has supported a motion by Area A Director Thomas McDonald to approve funding for an […]

Funding has been announced for rural communities and areas in the Columbia Basin—encompassing 5,429 homes—to create access to high-speed Internet.

Wildsight Elk Valley is once again hosting the Fernie Fall Fair and celebrating with a festival that is as unique […]

With solid performance of its investments, Columbia Basin Trust was able to deliver $82.2 million in direct benefits to the […]

Teck Supports Wildfire Emergency Response Efforts to help battle wildfires this season. Teck today announced it has donated more than […]

Students connect to the Columbia through learning from the land, making connections, developing a deeper understanding of this place we […]