September 17, 2024 Ready, Set, Prevent Wildfire. While it plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, it can pose a threat to communities. Effective preparation […] Read more
September 12, 2024 Local wins Photo Challenge with Blue Lake Shot The above photo from Blue Lake near Elkford won Public Favourite for the Lake Impacts Category in the Living Lakes […] Read more
September 09, 2024 Evacuation Order and Alert Rescinded for Baynes Lake Area BC Wildfire Service has classified the Baynes Lake Area fire as being held! Fire behaviour has decreased overnight and is […] Read more
September 08, 2024 Wildfire Suppression in Rural BC fuelled by proactive Water Mapping In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small […] Read more
August 29, 2024 Southeast Fire Centre Wildfire Update The Southeast Fire Centre Wildfire Update is very favourable! The downturn in weather steadied the wildfire activity in the region […] Read more
August 27, 2024 Campfire Prohibition Rescinded With the campfire prohibition rescinded effective at 1PM PDT on Monday, August 26, 2024 we are again allowed to have […] Read more
August 16, 2024 RDEK awarded $150,000 for Hosmer Creek The Regional District East Kootenay has been awarded $150,000 in funding to complete a Hazard Assessment and Guidance Project for […] Read more
August 01, 2024 Be Aware and Prepared Heading Into Long Weekend The East Kootenay Emergency Management Program is urging residents and visitors to be aware and prepared heading into the long […] Read more
July 30, 2024 Local Firefighters Deploy to Support Structure Protection Efforts Members of the RDEK’s Regional Fire & Rescue Services have deployed to support the BC Wildfire Service’s structural protection efforts […] Read more
July 30, 2024 Keeping Zebra and Quagga Mussels out of BC Waterways Zebra and Quagga Mussels may be small, but they’re a significant hazard to British Columbia’s waterways. “Zebra and quagga mussels […] Read more
July 29, 2024 Be FireSmart this Wildfire Season BC firefighting professionals, first responders, and fire experts are ready to do their part this wildfire season. Be FireSmart! Your […] Read more
July 23, 2024 Increased activity in the Southeast Fire Centre A number of small troughs have passed through the Southeast Fire Centre since the evening of July 17. In the […] Read more