August 02, 2024 Morrissey Elk River Access Improvements Announced One of the most important Elk River access sites for fly fishing and paddling will be undergoing construction this September […] Read more
August 01, 2024 Be Aware and Prepared Heading Into Long Weekend The East Kootenay Emergency Management Program is urging residents and visitors to be aware and prepared heading into the long […] Read more
July 30, 2024 Local Firefighters Deploy to Support Structure Protection Efforts Members of the RDEK’s Regional Fire & Rescue Services have deployed to support the BC Wildfire Service’s structural protection efforts […] Read more
July 30, 2024 Keeping Zebra and Quagga Mussels out of BC Waterways Zebra and Quagga Mussels may be small, but they’re a significant hazard to British Columbia’s waterways. “Zebra and quagga mussels […] Read more
July 29, 2024 Be FireSmart this Wildfire Season BC firefighting professionals, first responders, and fire experts are ready to do their part this wildfire season. Be FireSmart! Your […] Read more
July 23, 2024 Increased activity in the Southeast Fire Centre A number of small troughs have passed through the Southeast Fire Centre since the evening of July 17. In the […] Read more
July 18, 2024 Second Phase of Highway 3 Wildlife Fencing The second phase of the Highway 3 wildlife fencing project aimed at preventing collisions between people and wildlife begins this […] Read more
July 18, 2024 Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Effect The City of Fernie communicated that they modernized their water restrictions bylaws to provide enhanced protection for the water system, […] Read more
July 17, 2024 Mountain Bike Trails: Balancing Recreation and Wildlife Conservation Fernie is renowned worldwide for its mountain bike trails, attracting tourists and new residents alike. It’s an official bike town […] Read more
July 17, 2024 Elk Valley Regional Land Trust Conservation and Connectivity Corridor Proposal The Elk Valley Regional Land Trust (EVRLT) has put forth a proposal to establish a Conservation and Connectivity Corridor on […] Read more
July 15, 2024 Elk River Floaters: Be Aware of New Hazard Elk River floaters need to be aware of a new and dangerous hazard at a logjam upriver from the Fernie […] Read more
July 13, 2024 Local Governments Congratulate Announcement of the Columbia River Treaty Agreement-in-Principle The Columbia River Treaty (CRT) Local Governments Committee congratulates the Canadian and United States CRT Negotiating Teams for having announced […] Read more