Concerns regarding the impacts of record-low snowpacks on B.C.’s freshwater supplies are mounting following the release of the most recent snow survey report.

The Regional District of East Kootenay has just released a Climate Action Plan engagement summary, including the results of the recent public survey.

A Province/Trust partnership provides nearly $1.8 million to 11 local projects

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.

The Fernie Factor was in full force today with predicted flurries and we received an easy 20cm of fresh snow. […]

Environment Canada has issued a Heavy Rainfall Warning for the Elk Valley and Fernie.

Fernie Alpine Resort to open Saturday for the 2023.24 season!

We’re in the last of the five seasons of Fernie — Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Not-Winter.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of developing a Climate Action Plan for the six Electoral Areas.

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

Effective at 11:00 am on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded throughout the Southeast […]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