By Stephanie Stevens For many of us, COVID-19 has seemed a bit surreal, as though it was an issue elsewhere, but not “in our little…
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Electoral Area G Volunteer of the Year honoured
Anne Jardine has been officially recognized as the 2019 Electoral Area G Volunteer of the Year. “Anne is a dedicated and tireless volunteer. From the…
RDEK pushes back at ALC over farm residence restrictions
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) directors May 3 unanimously approved a motion that will ask the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to petition the…
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA reflects on 2018
By Doug Clovechok Wow, where did 2018 go? It was an eventful, interesting, and productive year for Columbia River-Revelstoke. My goal throughout has been to…
Meet the new RDEK board of directors
The new Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors was officially sworn into office on Thursday, November 8. Pictured left to right back…
Gay returned as RDEK board chair
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay (returned to office via acclamation) was re-elected regional board chair this morning. Nominated…
Senior member quits Edgewater FD over firings
A decision by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to relieve two volunteer firefighters from their positions with the Edgewater Fire Department has created…
Area G Volunteer of the Year recognized
Michael Hutchinson was officially recognized as the 2018 Electoral Area G Volunteer of the Year at a Town Hall Meeting last night. Hutchinson and his…
RDEK asking for winter roads maintenance review
The Regional District of East Kootenay is asking the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) for a review of highway winter maintenance standards following a…
Elkford opposing proposed coal mine
District of Elkford council Dec. 11 (2017) passed a motion stating its opposition to the proposed Bingay Main Coal Project (Centermount), noting concern that the…