Members of the Baynes Lake, Elko and Jaffray Fire Departments are currently on scene of a grassfire in the Baynes Lake area. The fire, which…
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Elk Valley RCMP Report
By A/Cpl. Debra Katerenchuk The following is a look at some of the files attended by Elk Valley RCMP officers from mid-October to Nov. 16….
New South Country septage ponds work underway
Construction is underway on new septage receiving ponds in the South Country. “This project has been a long time in the making and I’m pleased…
South Country firefighters Boot Drive returns
If you find yourself in the Kikomun/Koocanusa area this weekend, make sure to bring a little extra cash as the South Country Firefighters kick off…
Semi crash shuts Highway 3/93; detour available
Five members of the South Country Rural Firefighters and Fire Chief Dave Boreen assisted RCMP, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Ministry of Environment with…
Evacuation order for Kragmont area
Alert issued for Baynes Lake area The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) earlier this morning issued an evacuation order for the Kragmont area, on…
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…