The East Kootenay FireSmart Program invites you to join us for our first Ember Stomp, a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Event, at the Jaffray Community…
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Clear Sky Retreat Centre hosting FireSmart session
Clear Sky Retreat Centre will host its second annual FireSmart Information Session February 24. “This is a way for friends and community neighbours to learn…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the December 19 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATION Teck Resources Ltd. Rory O’Connor and Norm…
Convenient clean up in Lakeview Meadows
More homeowners FireSmart their properties Knowing that the best way to fight wildfire is to do the necessary work well in advance, homeowners in the…
There will never be zero risk of wildfire
By Don McCormick As we approach the end of August, wildfires remain a threat. What are we doing to reduce wildfire risk to the community?…
RDEK providing FireSmart information a-plenty
Every year, the costs of repairing or replacing what embers damage or destroy in Canada runs into the billions. One of the most impactful steps…
FireSmart community debris bin event to be held in Wilmer
Residents in Wilmer will be working to maintain their FireSmart Neighbourhood National Recognition status at the end of this month with support from the East…
20 projects help reduce wildfire through B.C./Trust partnership
Planning ahead to prevent wildfire Twenty communities and organizations around the Columbia Basin are increasing their capacity to prepare for and reduce the chances a…
FireSmart info session planned for Clear Sky Retreat Centre
FireSmarting on farms and rural properties will be the focus of an upcoming information session on February 25. “Clear Sky Retreat Centre has been a…