The City of Fernie has completed independent testing confirming the increased presence of selenium in the James White Park Wells. While levels are within the…
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High streamflow advisory remains for region
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this afternoon provided an update on the weather/spring freshet front. Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch…
City alerts of temporary treated effluent discharge
The City of Fernie wishes to advise area residents that in order to dispose of excessive amounts of water in the sanitary sewer collection system,…
Flood watch in place for the region
The ongoing spring freshet mixed with the potential of 30 to 45 mm of rain over the next few days has prompted the BC River…
Rainfall and high stream warnings issued
A prolonged period of heavy rain today through Wednesday has prompted Environment Canada and the BC River Forecast Centre to issue a rainfall warning for…
Notice of Emergency Effluent Discharge to the Elk River
To prevent damage to critical infrastructure after Fernie’s recent storm event, the city has activated an emergency discharge of effluent, due to inflow and infiltration….
Hill Road Dike Project given green light
After two years, the Hill Road Dike Project has received the required approvals, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) authorization, and construction…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra A. Katerenchuk Elk River Rescue Shortly after 3 p.m. on June 29, Elk Valley RCMP was advised through 9-1-1 that an 82-year-old…
Sparwood SAR rescues two from Elk River
On Saturday, July 10, shortly around 4:30 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP was advised that two males were swept down the Elk River near the red…
Wildfire battles continue on several fronts
Chad St. Pierre Photography The nastiest heat wave in memory continues to be responsible for a steady dose of new wildfires in the East Kootenay,…