It’s about time. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors today voted to cease semi-annual time changes and for the region to…
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Emergency preparation encouraged by district
Would you know what to do if an emergency happened in Elkford, or any other community in the region? District of Elkford Mayor Steve Fairbairn…
FireSmart events coming to Tie and Rosen lakes
Help protect your home and community from wildfire risk with the East Kootenay FireSmart Program. Residents can access practical tips, resources, and support to reduce…
Severe thunderstorm alert for south centre of region
Environment Canada has today (August 12) issued a severe thunderstorm alert for the Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country areas of the East Kootenay, as well…
Summer update from East Kootenay Foundation for Health
By East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) Between April 2025 and March 2026, you helped to raise over $1.8 million through over 1,150 different donations and community events to…
Hidden gems in August sky hidden by smoke and cloud
Starry Kootenay Skies By Dan Hicks Lead image: The great solar eclipse of August 12; an eclipse that Cranbrook could see – sort of.
Ground broken for new Fernie Fire Hall
A major milestone for Fernie! Today we celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Fernie Fire Hall. Construction of the purpose-built facility is now underway, and…
Air quality alert lingers across region
A yellow air quality warning remains in place for the East Kootenay and Golden and an orange air quality warning is in place for Creston/Kootenay…
RCMP hold vehicle and boat checks by Koocanusa
On July 31, Elk Valley RCMP frontline officers, BC Highway Patrol officers, and the BC Conservation Service worked together to conduct a large-scale check stop…
ORVs now prohibited on Crown land in Southeast Fire Centre
Effective immediately, Monday, Aug. 10, off-road vehicles (ORV) will be prohibited on Crown land throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural…