By Anne Jardine Over 200 nature lovers flocked to Invermere’s community centre for a Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) presentation on grizzly bears Thursday, September…
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Volunteers give back to the reindeer this Christmas
Volunteers in Kimberley were eager and excited to collect lichen for the maternal penning project for the endangered South Selkirk herd of mountain caribou (also…
Google to create virtual version of popular trail
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has taken the first step towards sharing the vistas of the Dutch Creek Hoodoos with the world. In partnership with…
NCC lands being closed due to fire risk
In response to the extreme fire situation in British Columbia, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is suspending public recreational access to all its lands…
Northern Gateway will be held to highest standards
View from the hill By Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks We have the good fortune of living in what I believe is one of the most…
RDEK Board Highlights
New Fees for Boat Launch There will be a new fee this year for commuter vehicles parking at the Yaqakxaqlamki Boat Launch (Lake Koocanusa). The…
Fernie Council Connection
Corporate Strategic Plan approved City of Fernie council April 9 approved the 2013 – 2017 Corporate Strategic Plan. The Action Plan identifies the specific steps…
RDEK buying 2012 carbon offsets from Darkwoods project
The Regional District of East Kootenay almost unanimously agreed to direct regional administration to purchase 2012 carbon offsets from the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Darkwoods…