January 25, 2024 RDEK to Hold Special Budget Meeting The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors will holding a special budget meeting on Wednesday, February 7 […] Read more
January 22, 2024 Local Government Act Changes Bylaw Amendment and Public Hearing Process Recent legislative changes to the Local Government Act by the Province of BC are going to impact the public hearing […] Read more
January 16, 2024 Glacier-fed Alpine Lakes Loosing their Blue The online screening of ‘Losing Blue’ looks at climate impacts on glacier-fed alpine lakes. Read more
January 11, 2024 Fernie Search and Rescue Unaffected by Reported Turmoil Fernie Search and Rescue has confirmed that they remain unaffected by the reported turmoil between BC SAR and Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. Read more
January 10, 2024 Arctic Chill Set to Freeze Fernie Fernie residents have enjoyed a relatively mild winter so far, but it’s time to brace for the arrival of an Arctic chill set to freeze Fernie. Read more
January 10, 2024 Fernie Heritage Trust Society Receives Generous Donation Through “Cheers to Charity” The Fernie Heritage Trust Society recently had reason to celebrate as they received a generous donation from the Fernie Brewing […] Read more
January 06, 2024 Honouring Local Legend Len Vaness A service to honor the life of local legend Len Vaness was held on Friday, December 29,2023 at the Hosmer Hall. Read more
January 04, 2024 Nominations Open for 2024 RDEK Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year The Regional District of East Kootenay is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year. Read more
January 03, 2024 FAR Community Appreciation Day Hey locals! On Sunday, January 14, 2024, Fernie Alpine Resort will say ‘Thank You’ to the local community by offering a free day of skiing and riding. Read more
December 28, 2023 Fire Hall: What We Need The Fire Hall should be on Highway 3 with quick access to the vast majority of their incidents. Read more
December 24, 2023 Fernie: Christmas like no other For those lucky enough to spend Christmas in Fernie, the holidays brings a unique and treasured experience that sets this […] Read more
December 23, 2023 RDEK Reaches New Collective Agreement The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and CUPE Local 2106 have ratified a new collective agreement. Read more