The BC government is committed to the Resort Municipality Initiative program as part of its baseline budget. $39 million was earmarked for the RMI program over the next three years.

In our world, when something is on our radar, we drop everything, at any time of the day or night and in any weather to go deal with it. We are hoping our Finance Minister means the same.

That is why we need to slow things down, sit back and look at the future. To take in the view and decide what we want for our community going forward.

The RDEK Board has had its first review and staff will continue to meet with Directors, other municipalities, and various commissions over the coming weeks

The budget as adopted shows a 2% increase in taxation over last year, which represents a $1 increase on the average residential tax bill

It’s hard to miss the huge new clear-cut on a steep slope just to the north of Fernie. Why are […]

Through public safety programs, non-profit organizations provide emergency and lifesaving services including search and rescue activities, volunteer fire departments, emergency preparedness, community and restorative justice for people in this province.

The Regional District of the East Kootenays Area A Board Highlights for January. Funding Approved for Fernie Arena Refrigeration System […]

The City of Fernie decided at last evenings council meeting that the City will apply to fund a new multi […]

The review of the region’s Solid Waste Management Plan is now underway and the RDEK is hoping that residents and property owners will get involved and engaged in the process.

A detailed report on consultation sessions tied to the ongoing Columbia River Treaty negotiations has been released by the BC Government.

Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher has been re-elected Chair for a fifth term. “We have been very successful over the past […]