October 31, 2023 Trust Supports Non-profits If you work or volunteer with one of the Basin’s many non-profit organizations the Trust has programs happening now that can help your organization. Read more
October 28, 2023 Fire Hall Replacement Project Input Needed The City of Fernie thanks everyone who came out to the open house Thursday night to learn about the Fire […] Read more
October 26, 2023 Wildsight welcomes $300 million for conservation Today, Premier David Eby unveiled a new $300 million for Conservation Financing Mechanism that will help progress British Columbia’s mandate […] Read more
October 21, 2023 RDEK To Stay the Course with STR Regulations The Regional District East Kootenays application intake for Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permits is open and is not currently affected […] Read more
October 19, 2023 Elk Valley deadliest spot for grizzlies in North America A recent study published in Conservation Science and Practice points to the Elk Valley as having the highest mortality rate […] Read more
October 18, 2023 Short-term Rentals crackdown This week the British Columbia Government and the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK) have implemented measures for a Short-term Rentals crackdown. Read more
October 16, 2023 National Waste Reduction Week This week is National Waste Reduction Week. There are 7 themes throughout the week: Circular Economy Monday, Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste […] Read more
October 13, 2023 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Award Winners. Read more
October 06, 2023 Columbia Basin Water Data sheds light on Climate Impacts Considered one of North America’s most important water towers, the Columbia Basin supplies fresh water to millions of people downstream […] Read more
October 06, 2023 George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted George S. Majic Spiritus Award Nominations Wanted and there is still time to get your nominations submitted. Read more
October 05, 2023 National Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-14th and the RDEK is encouraging residents to review the safety measures they take […] Read more
October 03, 2023 Wildsight applauds BC Supreme Court Mineral Rights ruling Wildsight applauds BC Supreme Court Mineral Rights ruling to reform the province’s mineral staking regime. The BC Supreme Court released […] Read more