A special ceremony will be taking place in the District of Elkford on Jan. 16 as Teck Resources makes a land donation to the Elkford…
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Kootenay Columbia property assessments on the rise
In the next few days, owners of more than 147,500 properties throughout the Kootenay Columbia region can expect to receive their 2020 BC Assessment notices,…
Elkford slowing down
The District of Elkford announced today that its municipal speed limit will be changing from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, effective Monday, November 25. District…
City makes recreation a priority with renewal of MOU
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie is on board to continue to make leisure a priority by granting community members the opportunity to recreate…
Sparwood welcomes new Director of Operations
The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the promotion of Darrell Kaisner to the role of the Director of Operations, effective immediately. This role…
District of Elkford introduces new CAO
District of Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher and council are excited to welcome Tyler Madsen to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), who will begin…
Be prepared for unpredictable weather: Mainroad
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Ltd. Is asking drivers to be prepared for the unpredictability of fall and winter weather. “Please don’t wait until weather conditions…
RDEK achieving CARIP carbon neutrality
In 2018, 50 local governments, including the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), reported achieving carbon neutrality through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP),…
Elkford recognized with national FireSmart award
The District of Elkford has been recognized with the FireSmart Canada Community Protection Achievement Award. This award recognizes Canadian communities that are dedicated to reducing…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the July 5 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. 10-Year Service Award…