The Regional District East Kootenays application intake for Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permits is open and is not currently affected […]

A recent study published in Conservation Science and Practice points to the Elk Valley as having the highest mortality rate […]

This week the British Columbia Government and the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK) have implemented measures for a Short-term Rentals crackdown.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners.

Considered one of North America’s most important water towers, the Columbia Basin supplies fresh water to millions of people downstream […]

George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted and there is still time to get your nominations submitted.

National Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-14th and the RDEK is encouraging residents to review the safety measures they take […]

Wildsight applauds BC Supreme Court Mineral Rights ruling to reform the province’s mineral staking regime. The BC Supreme Court released […]

Effective at 11:00 am on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded throughout the Southeast […]

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 & […]