On February 7 at 1:28 a.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP attended a reported vehicle fire behind the Greenwood Mall in Sparwood along with Sparwood Fire…
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Changes in leadership in RDEK Fire Service
Long-time Chief retires, new Chiefs take the helm After nearly 30 years with the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK’s) Rural Fire Service, Columbia Valley…
Special send-off for long time Fire Chief
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is paying tribute to one of its long-time Fire Chiefs as he moves on to a new chapter…
Canada Day bonfire a reckless and selfish act
Members of the Baynes Lake Fire Department were dispatched to a campfire complaint call Thursday night (July 1) and arrived to find a large group…
Wind driven fire in Hosmer area quickly contained
Members of the Hosmer Fire Department responded to a quickly spreading grass fire in the Hosmer area this afternoon. “When we arrived on scene, the…
Better high-speed Internet for over 12,000 households
It’s a milestone being felt around the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions: after more than three years of hard work, residents in over 12,000 rural…
Quick action, cooperation stop wildfire near Baynes Lake
The chief of the Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service is crediting the quick actions by campground staff and campers for…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the April 6 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. Board gives third…
Home involved in Jaffray fire a total loss
The flames have cooled and the focus will now turn to investigating the cause of an overnight house fire in Jaffray. The fire broke out…
Overnight house fire in Jaffray
Members from the Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Elko Fire Departments responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Wednesday night. “The house was fully engulfed…