The East Kootenay Wildlife Association (EKWA) is currently accepting applications for the 2019 Educational Award. Two separate awards of $1,051 are available. Students are eligible…
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Regulatory changes allow for more online transactions
Hunters and guide outfitters are now able to do more business online in British Columbia. The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred at the Sept. 6 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. 10-Year Service Award…
Kootenay Lake fishery needs your help: BCWF
Despite the efforts of fisheries biologists who manage the Kootenay Lake fishery, the conditions have not substantially improved during the last few years. In what…
Including wildlife in your holiday gift giving plans
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary People of the East Kootenay have amazing generosity at this time of the year when it comes to raising funds…
Wetland therapy underway in Sparwood
Wetlands have disappeared at an alarming rate in the Elk Valley. They have been filled in for development, drained for urban expansion, and paved over…
Future of fish & wildlife management town halls
How does B.C. compare to other jurisdictions when it comes to funding fish and wildlife management? “We are dead last,” said East Kootenay Wildlife Association…
3 facts you need to know
About new wildlife management model By Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA 1. The BC Liberal government, if re-elected, will create a wildlife management agency similar…
Government invests $40,000 in East Kootenay wildlife
Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced March 11 that the Government of B.C. is investing $40,000.00 to mitigate the drastic impacts of one of the East Kootenay’s…
New weapon against polluters and poachers
Citizen scientists armed with a new weapon against polluters and poachers: the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) Conservation App and Website Available to iPhone users, a…