These polling results show very clearly that the escalating frustration and despair about logging of the last old-growth forests for short-term profit is shared by the vast majority

More than 2,400 new affordable rental homes are coming for people with moderate and low incomes in 39 communities throughout […]

Listen to the remarkable story of how the Columbia Basin Trust grew from a seed of a concept into a community organization with an established presence around the region

The RDEK is reminding residents about the need to be cautious around all waterways and prepared in the event of […]

Interior Health is reporting a potential COVID-19 exposure event at Fernie’s Isabella Dicken Elementary School. The school was flagged for […]

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is deeply saddened by the news of the discovery of the remains of hundreds of children […]

The rig will create a landmark for Fernie, an anchor for identifying the city. It is a good step in the right direction toward making Fernie a goal for tourists

First Nations in the Columbia Basin are moving ahead with building and improving housing stock—adding additional affordable housing options and professional development opportunities

Hospital District Keeps an Eye on the Future

As property tax notices start hitting mailboxes in the region, the Regional District of East Kootenay is sharing information with […]

Spring is here and bats are returning to summer roost sites. One of our more familiar species in buildings and […]

The Electoral Area A portion of the RDEK’s budget is already making a big impact through the programs and services […]