On January 15, at 2:26 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP was dispatched to a call for a ‘keep the peace’ at an address in the…
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Coldest Night Walk returning Feb. 28
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC (CCSSBC) is busy preparing for the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year Walk and fundraising event in Cranbrook. The…
Wood pile burn planned at Sparwood Transfer Station
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) reported today that contractors will be burning the wood pile at the Sparwood Transfer Station as part of…
Ice rink fundraising dinner Jan. 25 in Jaffray
Come out and support our new ice rink Sunday, January 25 with a spaghetti dinner at Jaffray Community Centre! We are fundraising to improve and…
Heritage Conservation Act legislation changes delayed
The B.C. government announced Jan. 19 it is postponing the introduction of proposed amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act that had originally been anticipated for…
Basin communities prepare for wildfire season
Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 32 projects to strengthen local wildfire readiness Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential…
COTR students benefit from Teck donation
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Foundation and Apprenticeship students at College of the Rockies (COTR) will gain enhanced hands-on training, thanks to a donation of a…
Mechanical issues cause closures at Marysville Arena
The City of Kimberley reported on social media this afternoon that Kids Puck & Stick scheduled for tonight (Monday, January 19) is cancelled due to…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred, in part, during the Jan. 9 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors’ meeting. Climate…
Telus Community Ambassadors donate to hospice
The East Kootenay Telus Community Ambassadors have donated $1,107 towards building a hospice home in the East Kootenay. Telus Community Ambassador initiatives are funded locally…