The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Sept. 4 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATIONS Gary Marcinowski Mr. Marcinowski appeared before council…
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Emergency volunteer training sessions tomorrow
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is holding volunteer training sessions on Sunday, August 19 at the Manual Training Centre (Cranbrook Library 1212-2nd Street…
Post apartment fire need-to-know: district
We first want to thank all emergency personnel and volunteers who responded (and are still responding) to the Sparwood Heights apartment fire for their hard…
City urges wildfire preparedness
With continued hot, dry weather and a number of new lightning-caused fires in the region it is important to be prepared in the event of…
Emergency Preparedness Fair coming to central EK
An interactive, educational and fun-filled day is in store for residents of the Cranbrook / Kimberley area as the first Emergency Preparedness Fair gets underway…
Emergency Operations Centre activated in Elk Valley
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Emergency Operations Centre has been activated in the Elk Valley to help coordinate support efforts in the wake…
Volunteers needed for CDART
The Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) is starting a new chapter in the East Kootenay. With the support of Regional District of East Kootenay Emergency…
Evacuation Alert and Order rescinded
The Evacuation Alert issued to the communities of Baynes Lake and Kragmont and the surrounding area on July 5, 2015 pursuant to the Emergency Program…
B.C. on high alert
The provincial government is cautioning all British Columbians to be diligent with fire safety and report all wildfires to authorities as 185 active fires are…
Emergency services gather to promo preparedness
By Bram Rossman Emergencies can happen at any time and don’t usually come with much warning. The question is, are you prepared? Emergency service agencies…