As the upcoming provincial election draws near, voters in the Kootenay-Rockies face a unique opportunity: they no longer have to […]

Effective at noon on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Category 3 open burning will once again be permitted throughout the Southeast […]

The City of Fernie is now accepting applications for the 2025 Discretionary Grant program. Each year, City Council allocates funds […]

National Fire Prevention Week is October 6 – 12th and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for […]

A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Services and the […]

On Saturday, September 28th, Kerri Wall, the BC Green Party candidate for Kootenay-Rockies, officially launched her campaign for MLA at […]

Two Calgary men have been found guilty in the Koocanusa Fraud Case of taking millions from individuals seeking to purchase […]

In an effort to provide clarity, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has made minor amendments […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay is implementing a temporary storage plan as the City of Fernie begins its first […]

Effective at on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the Category 2 open burning prohibition will be rescinded throughout the Southeast Fire […]

In response to public comments and questions, Kerri Wall, BC Green Party candidate for Kootenay-Rockies, clarifies misconceptions surrounding the party’s […]

Wildfire. While it plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, it can pose a threat to communities. Effective preparation […]