The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is releasing daily snapshots of what is happening surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note important links below the…
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Public comment period opens for funding applications
A new online comment form has been set up to provide residents within the region to share their thoughts on the projects being considered for…
COVID-19 Regional Snapshot
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is now releasing snapshots of what is happening surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some important links as…
Elk Valley leaders ask Teck to review some operations
The following letter was sent to Teck yesterday (March 22) in relation to the work camp in Elkford as well as the plant upgrade at…
First known local COVID-19 patient shares story
By Stephanie Stevens For many of us, COVID-19 has seemed a bit surreal, as though it was an issue elsewhere, but not “in our little…
RDEK public hearings, meetings postponed
Board meeting will proceed with teleconference and streaming The message this week has been clearly delivered by both federal and provincial health officials regarding COVID-19:…
SD5 funding supports Key City Theatre renovation
At the March 10 public meeting, School District No. 5 (SD5), Southeast Kootenay Board of Education approved its (minor) Capital Bylaw, which included $1,010,000 to…
RDEK facilities closed to public access
As the importance of social distancing continues to be stressed by provincial and federal health authorities, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is closing…
RDEK approves Five-Year Financial Plan
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted its 2020-2024 Financial Plan. The 2020 operating budget totals $33,980,391, which results in…
Partnership producing quiet room for public library
Silence is a rare commodity in the community hub that is today’s public library. Yet the need for a quiet space within the library still…