The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Feb. 2 shared an update from the B.C. Ministry of Environment regarding the diesel spill in Jaffray. Collection…
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Air quality alert issued for East Kootenay
Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment have this morning issued a Special Air Quality Statement in effect for the entire East Kootenay. “Wildfire…
Smoke warning for region from Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for East Kootenay, as wildfires continue to burn in the Canal Flats and Whiteswan area, as…
Wind and smoke warning for region
Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment have issued a special weather statement covering high winds coming into the region, as well as a…
Columbia Wetlands gets long awaited protection
After 16 years of tireless effort from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, the final part of a three-part boating regulation, created to minimize threats to…
Public urged to use common sense with bears
This time of year, bears throughout the province are out searching for available food sources as they fuel up for the winter months. It is…
Elk Valley included in air quality advisory
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority, has issued an air quality advisory for the South Okanagan and southern areas of the…
Endangered frog takes a leap forward
By Larry Halverson The endangered Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens), the most at-risk amphibian in British Columbia, is taking a leap forward on its path…
Elk Valley Water Quality Plan update
As you are aware, Teck is working with communities, First Nations and governments to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the…