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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…
RDEK seeks funds for cultural awareness training
The board of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Nov. 10 unanimously approved a staff request to apply for grant funding for Indigenous cultural…
Two local communities getting flood planning funds
Two regional communities are among 38 throughout B.C. that have been awarded funding for flood planning through the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). The…
RDEK and Invermere get funds for evacuation route planning
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is receiving $171,720 and District of Invermere $21,920 in provincial government funds for evacuation route planning. Ministry of…