Steamboat Mountain Music Society recently presented Carol Wilkie Memorial Steamboat Mountain Music Bursaries to five aspiring local musicians. Thanks to Gerry Wilkie, who once again…
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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….
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….
Wildlife overpass coming to protect Radium bighorn herd
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) this morning announced a new wildlife overpass will be constructed south of Radium Hot Springs. The aim…
Stephanie Stevens thanked for decade on Area G APC
A Columbia Valley resident was recognized Feb. 17 for serving 10 years on the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area G Advisory Planning…
A new era set to begin in regional politics
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb The political landscape of the East Kootenay experienced a dramatic change yesterday. Two regional mayors (Cranbrook and Fernie) were defeated…
Heads up local election candidates
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb So you want to make a difference and be a leader in your community. Good on you and good luck…
Wings festival celebrating 25 years
In the fall of 1996, Brian Lyall, marketing manager of Panorama Mountain Resort and Larry Halverson with Parks Canada, came up with the idea of…
Rural communities take action to prepare for emergencies
Columbia Basin Trust supports emergency-related purchases and improvements When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s…
2020 Volunteers of the Year celebrated
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is celebrating its 2020 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year award recipients. “We have always said that volunteers…