The drying of the Columbia Wetlands has lead ecologists to consider playing beaver to restore water. The water stewardship work […]

Janet Bidston has been officially honoured as the 2023 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year. “Janet has been a […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of developing a Climate Action Plan for the six Electoral Areas.

A recent study published in Conservation Science and Practice points to the Elk Valley as having the highest mortality rate […]

This week is National Waste Reduction Week. There are 7 themes throughout the week: Circular Economy Monday, Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste […]

Considered one of North America’s most important water towers, the Columbia Basin supplies fresh water to millions of people downstream […]

National Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-14th and the RDEK is encouraging residents to review the safety measures they take […]

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 […]