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 & […]

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

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

Exactly three years ago, B.C. released their Old Growth Strategic Review — and promised to implement its fourteen recommendations. Today […]

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

A Healthy Natural Environment depends on all of us, especially the next generation, learning about ecosystems and ecosystem stewardship.

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

Effective at 1PM PDT on Friday, September 1, 2023, campfires will again be allowed in Fernie and the greater Southeast Fire Centre.

The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) is proud to announce the launch of the Kootenay Venture Network

The weather forecast is calling for continued hot, dry conditions today through tomorrow when a cold front is expected to […]