The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will be holding a public meeting to present three recent reports on Cold Spring Creek, Fairmont Creek, and…
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Hazard guidance project underway in Fairmont
A new planning process that will help guide future development in Fairmont Hot Springs is getting underway and residents are being invited to an upcoming…
Year-end update for the RDEK
By Rob Gay As 2022 draws to a close, it presents an opportunity to look back at some of our achievements and successes over the…
RDEK flood watch update
The following is an update from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) regarding high water activity. The BC River Forecast Centre (RFC) has downgraded…
RDEK urges caution, awareness and preparedness
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is urging caution, awareness and preparedness after a flood watch was Issued for East Kootenay June 12. The…
New evacuation alert issued as one partly rescinded
Hoodoo Mountain Resort now under evacuation alert as Cold Spring Creek alert is rescinded. Fairmont Creek remains in place Debris removal has been completed on…
Efforts continue to undertake debris removal
The Evacuation Alert remains in place at Fairmont Hot Springs. “Late this afternoon we received approval to undertake debris removal from the reservoir /debris trap…
RDEK asks residents in Evacuation Alert area to remain aware
A total of 229 properties in the Fairmont Hot Springs area remain on Evacuation Alert following an intense rainstorm over the weekend. “The good news…
Evacuation Alert remains in effect in Fairmont
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this morning reports that the Evacuation Alert remains in effect for about 200 properties in Fairmont Hot Springs….
Evacuation Alert issued after heavy rain
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has issued an evacuation alert for 229 properties in the Fairmont Hot Springs area following the intense rainfall…