The sale of fireworks is currently prohibited in the rural parts of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK). “Our seasonal prohibition on the sale…
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New buoys required by federal government
Boaters and recreationalists on Columbia Lake will notice some new marker buoys on the lake to help boaters be aware of areas where speed restrictions…
RDEK pushes back at ALC over farm residence restrictions
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) directors May 3 unanimously approved a motion that will ask the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to petition the…
RDEK supports winter code of conduct for lake
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors this morning unanimously agreed to support a proposed voluntary winter code of conduct for Lake Windermere….
RDEK determining next steps in OCP process
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors will be determining the next steps in the Jaffray & Elko Area Official Community Plan…
RDEK to help fund agricultural liaison services
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board directors Oct. 7 voted to spend $60,000 a year for the next three years to take part in…
Hearing Aug. 24 for Wasa campground rezoning
By Nowell Berg A parcel of land at Wasa currently zoned C-6 (golf course) is situated along the west side of Highway 93/95 stretching from…
CPR inflexibility sinks moorage facility
By Ian Cobb e-KNOW A Columbia Lake-side community’s inability to obtain a track crossing agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) is barring their ability to…
East Hill solar proposal nears decision
By Ian Cobb e-KNOW A solar power facility proposal for the Cranbrook East Hill area is one step closer to receiving approval. The Regional District…
Fairmont area OCP focus of information meeting
A new Official Community Plan (OCP) for the Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake area will be the focus of an information sharing meeting next…