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Lot 48 bylaws officially rescinded
It was a legislative move that raised many eyebrows and infused a vein of concern among Columbia Valley property and business owners. Almost eight years ago, many observers saw the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) back zoning of Lot … > Read More
Heating communities with what’s left behind
A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout the Interior is being managed in Cranbrook by Community Futures East Kootenay. The province is partnering with the Columbia Basin Trust, … > Read More
RDEK 5-Year Financial Plan holds small tax levy increase
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has adopted its Financial Plan for the years 2013 – 2017. The 2013 budget is $24.7 million, which represents an overall increase of $600,000 from last year. This includes a number of items … > Read More
Regional leaders honoured with Diamond Jubilee Medals
Six Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board directors are getting Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals, part of the ongoing celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne. The recently announced recipients of the medals, with 60,000 being presented … > Read More
West Fernie gets federal funding to improve local services
The West Fernie Servicing Project will benefit from$5.4 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the Gas Tax Fund. This investment will support the first phase of the community’s efforts to upgrade its water and sewer infrastructure. “Infrastructure … > Read More
RDEK Board Highlights
Access Guardian Contribution Agreement signed The chair and chief administrative officer of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) have signed the contribution agreement with Columbia Basin Trust for the Access Guardian Program. CBT has approved $20,000/year for 2013 and … > Read More
Kootenay communities cooperate, save and lead
Regional districts and municipalities go carbon neutral together Eleven local governments are the first to sign on to meeting their carbon neutral commitment together through the joint procurement of Kootenay-based carbon offsets. The first to commit are the Regional Districts … > Read More
Officials celebrate Koocanusa boat launch
A commemorative plaque noting the contributing organizations that helped make the Koocanusa boat launch a reality last year was officially unveiled Thursday, Nov. 1 in a brief ceremony organized by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). Located on the … > Read More
Next Fernie Chamber luncheon Nov. 15
The next Fernie and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon is coming up on Thursday, November 15, at noon at the Park Place Lodge. Rob Gay (pictured above) from Community Futures East Kootenay will be joining us to introduce two new … > Read More
