On July 3, 2023 at 2:21 a.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP was alerted of a “marine incident/ sudden death” on Lake Koocanusa which was sent from…
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Elk Valley RCMP Report
By Cst. Debra Katerenchuk Head-on collision near Alberta border Elk Valley RCMP is investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred on October 20 around 1:30 p.m….
11 camping sites added to local rec area
Eleven of the 431 new campsites announced for BC Parks and forestry recreation sites around the province are located in the East Kootenay, a joint…
31 fires burning in Southeast Fire Centre
BC Wildfire Service personnel have been responding to 31 active wildfires throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. Although some of these wildfires are visible from surrounding…
BCWS tackling new fires
People and lightning continue to keep BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews on their toes in the East Kootenay. About five BC Wildfire Service personnel are…
Koocanusa Village rises from Sweetwater
Lake Koocanusa is back to its roots with new direction and ownership at Koocanusa Village. Formerly Sweetwater Lake Resort, Koocanusa Village is now owned by…
RDEK Board Highlights
Requesting resources for patrol and enforcement in Koocanusa The board of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) June 6 unanimously agreed to have requests…
Contract awarded for local roads resurfacing projects
The provincial government today awarded Interoute Construction Ltd. (DBA Selkirk Paving of Crescent Valley) a $4.7 million contract to resurface various roads in the East…