The BC Wildfire Service has issued a Category 3 open burning ban that will go into effect at 1pm Mountain Time (Noon Pacific) on June 30th.

Environment Canada has issued a warmer than average hot stretch special weather statement is in effect for the Elk Valley. […]

Local Search and Rescue volunteers have been consumed with rescuing cyclists from the Tour Divide race these last few days. […]

RDEK Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski recently presented the cheque for $500,000 to the Elkford Housing Society for the […]

Interior Health is reporting 15 new Covid-19 cases in the Fernie Health Area from from March 6th to 12th.

This week there was a bear encounter on a Fernie trail in the Ridgemont area. The incident was reported on […]

Spring is here, with rain, flowers, insects, and – bats! Our BC bats are now returning to summer roost sites. […]

An amazing fundraiser for Angel Flight East Kootenay has been created by none other than its co-founding pilot Todd Weselake! […]

Forests, wetlands and riparian areas are among the habitats that will benefit from several projects that are focusing on ensuring […]

Today on Earth Day, Living Lakes Canada welcomes the Province of BC’s commitment of $30 million for projects that will […]

Life in the Basin is ingrained with nature, whether this involves camping, kayaking or simply waking to the sounds of […]

The College of the Rockies MAST students contribute to the Hosmer restoration site to plant live stakes for wetland restoration! […]