The District of Invermere is alerting the community to an upcoming prescribed burn tentatively scheduled between late March and mid-April. This wildfire risk reduction project…
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Communities strengthen wildfire preparedness efforts
Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of B.C. help Basin communities reduce wildfire risk Communities across the Columbia Basin are taking concrete steps to reduce…
East Kootenay Accessibility Plan formally adopted
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Accessibility Plan has been formally adopted. The process started in 2023 with the establishment of the East Kootenay…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of some of the items covered by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors during their Feb….
Use extreme caution around ice as weather warms
With warmer weather settling into the Columbia Valley, ice conditions can change quickly and unpredictably. As we head into the weekend, please use extreme caution…
Invermere establishes Policing Transition Reserve Fund
District of Invermere council January 27 adopted Bylaw No. 1678, which creates a Policing Transition Reserve Fund in preparation for when the municipality’s population surpasses…
District gives update on compost facility
The District of Invermere today shared an update on the compost facility next to the wastewater lagoons and what residents can expect over the coming…
Lakeview Washroom Groundbreaking Ceremony held
On January 26, the District of Invermere celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony at the Lakeview Washrooms with Mayor Al Miller and Councillor Grant Kelly. These…
Thin ice remains on Lake Windermere
The District of Invermere is recommending people stay off the ice of Lake Windermere. “Your safety is our concern, but use of ice surfaces is…
Lakeview washroom renovation begins in January
The District of Invermere reports the Lakeview washrooms will be closed from January 5 to April 15 (2026) for a major renovation. Portable toilets will…