The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week this year is “Using technology before, during and after emergencies,” and making sure that […]

The East Kootenay FireSmart Program (EKFP) program will be hosting events for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 4th. “This […]

Members of the Jaffray and Elko Rural Fire Departments responded to two spot fires beside Highway #3 early this afternoon. […]

The Regional District East Kootenay has launched a registration drive to increase the number of people signed up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System

Wildfires can sweep in at any moment. To make sure that they’re prepared, small, rural communities and First Nations around […]

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.

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

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Effective at 11:00 am on Tuesday Sept. 26, 2023, category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded throughout the Southeast […]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

The RDEK Seeks Firefighter Recruits with a recruitment drive that is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & […]