October 16, 2026 East Kootenay Wildfire Resilience Plan Adopted by RDEK The East Kootenay Wildfire Resilience Plan has been adopted by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), establishing an updated […] Read more
October 16, 2026 Long Time Chair Rob Gay and others Leave Public Office It was the end of an era, especially for Long Time Chair Rob Gay, at the October Regional District of […] Read more
September 01, 2026 RDEK Paid On-Call Firefighters Needed RDEK Paid On-Call Firefighters are being recruited this fall, with new members needed in Hosmer and rural fire departments throughout […] Read more
July 23, 2026 RDEK Launches Vulnerable Persons Database The Regional District of East Kootenay has launched a Vulnerable Persons Database to help emergency personnel identify residents who may […] Read more
April 09, 2026 RDEK Ember Stomp Wildfire Preparedness Event Returns to Jaffray May 1 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will host the third annual Ember Stomp Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May […] Read more
March 27, 2026 Fernie Time Change Debate Deepens After RDEK Vote The Fernie time change debate has moved well beyond the RDEK boardroom. Two weeks after the Regional District of East […] Read more
February 14, 2026 Public Consultation Begins on RDEK Five-Year Financial Plan After completing its first review of the draft five-year financial plan (2026-2030), the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of […] Read more
December 10, 2025 RDEK Enforcement Notice Bylaw Allows Fines Up to $500 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted the Bylaw Enforcement Notice Bylaw, giving RDEK Compliance […] Read more
November 17, 2025 Rob Gay and Roberta Schnider acclaimed as RDEK Chair and Vice Chair Rob Gay and Roberta Schnider have been acclaimed to lead the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors for […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Accessory Dwelling Units RDEK Zoning Update A new planning process aimed at identifying needed updates to Regional District of East Kootenay zoning and land use bylaw […] Read more
July 16, 2025 The Morrissey Boat Launch Upgrades Celebrated The Morrissey boat launch, one of the most loved and utilized river access sites along the Elk River, was finally […] Read more
April 06, 2025 Hosmer Fire Hall Project Establishing Advisory Group The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of establishing an Advisory Group to help provide input […] Read more