The B.C. government announced March 21 it is spending approximately $39 million for more than 50 local disaster-risk reduction and climate-adaptation projects through the Community…
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Enhanced emergency capacity application backed by city
By Erin Knutson City of Fernie council recently voted unanimously to authorize the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to apply jointly on behalf of…
15 local volunteer fire departments receive funding
Invermere Fire Rescue Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), the B.C. government is providing more than $6.2 million for 122 local projects, benefiting more…
Three local climate hazard projects get funds
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. are receiving funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and heat. The…
RDEK gets funding for ESS upgrades
The Regional District East Kootenay (RDEK) is among more than 57 local governments and First Nations to receive funding to improve and modernize emergency support…
SeaCan for Fernie part of emergency support plan
By Erin Knutson As part of the East Kootenay Emergency Support Services Capacity Building (EKESSCB) project, Deputy Fire Chief Scott Robinson recently highlighted the importance…
Funds coming for local firefighting needs
More than 110 volunteer and composite fire departments throughout B.C. will receive their share of $6.3 million for equipment and training to bolster firefighting response…
RDEK funded to enhance Indigenous cultural safety
Twelve First Nations and local governments throughout B.C., including the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), will receive funding to improve Indigenous cultural safety and…
Local communities get disaster risk reduction funding
Three regional communities are among 49 First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. to receive provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disasters related…
Fernie competing for funds for flood mitigation
By Erin Knutson City of Fernie council Jan. 24 passed an unanimous motion to seek funding for flood prevention from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund…