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

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners.

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

George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted and there is still time to get your nominations submitted.

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

Wildsight applauds BC Supreme Court Mineral Rights ruling to reform the province’s mineral staking regime. The BC Supreme Court released […]

Effective at 11:00 am on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded throughout the Southeast […]

The Elk Valley Fires are no longer a threat to our communities. Bingay is being held and Lladner is under […]

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 & […]

Katherine Russell’s bright, whimsical glass art can be found in galleries across Western Canada—and the internet. Her art features glass […]

As fall approaches bear sightings are increasing and this season there are obvious reasons. This season we are seeing increases […]