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 […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors was officially sworn into office last week. One of the first […]

Poll after poll shows that British Columbians want governments that are better for our environment.

The new Energy Sustainability Grant from Columbia Basin Trust can help these buildings generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs.

62.25% of Fernie’s eligible voters came out to vote–placing Fernie near the top with communities from around BC, especially among communities with over 2000 voters.

Regional District of the East Kootenay Board Highlights for October. Solid Waste Management Plan Review Process Moving Ahead The RDEK […]

Mary Giuliano and Regional District Director introduced a motion at the Regional District of East Kootenay meeting to help mitigate septic fee payments for West Fernie residents for a two year period.

The Columbia Basin Trust renews Basin Youth Network for three years with $5 million

There is no legal requirement for logging practices on private land to be sustainable over time. This allows landowners to remove most or all of the forest cover in a short time period despite major impacts on wildlife, water and communities