May 23, 2024 Network of Hwy 3 wildlife crossings grows The Network of Hwy 3 wildlife crossings are growing with exclusion fencing, wildlife passages under bridges and ungulates guards helping […] Read more
May 20, 2024 Jaffray Fire Department Responds to RV Fire Members of the Jaffray Fire Department responded to a recreational vehicle fire near Tie Lake Monday afternoon. Read more
May 19, 2024 Local Artist Erich Stoffels ‘All Aboard’ Mural for Fernie The Fernie Arts Station has announced that local artist Erich Stoffels and his design, “All Aboard,” will be the latest […] Read more
May 14, 2024 Fernie Skate Park features accessible design and progressive features Following a year of redevelopment, the new Fernie Skate Park now stands as a beacon of accessibility and progressive design. […] Read more
May 10, 2024 Category 3 fire prohibitions to start At 11 am on Friday, May 17, 2024, Category 3 fire prohibitions will be in effect throughout the Southeast Fire […] Read more
May 03, 2024 Prohibition on Sale of Fireworks The Regional District East Kootenay’s has implemented a Seasonal Prohibition on the Sale of Fireworks in rural areas. It is […] Read more
May 02, 2024 Energy Retrofits on Affordable Rental Housing Hundreds of residents will find their homes more energy efficient as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin perform energy retrofits on […] Read more
April 30, 2024 RDEK Encourages Readiness Ahead of Emergency Preparedness Week The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week this year is “Using technology before, during and after emergencies,” and making sure that […] Read more
April 29, 2024 East Kootenay FireSmart Program Hosting Wildfire Community Preparedness The East Kootenay FireSmart Program (EKFP) program will be hosting events for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 4th. “This […] Read more
April 24, 2024 Jaffray and Elko Rural Fire Respond to Two Fires Members of the Jaffray and Elko Rural Fire Departments responded to two spot fires beside Highway #3 early this afternoon. […] Read more
April 24, 2024 Feast for a Cause announces event benefactor The Fernie Rotary Club has announced that their inspiring initiative, Feast for a Cause, is rallying support for the East […] Read more
April 23, 2024 Understanding the Housing Statutes Amendment Act The Province of BC has enacted new legislation called the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 44) as […] Read more