With the construction on the main building of the Kimberley Transfer Station nearly complete, the facility will begin accepting garbage on Monday, the Regional District…
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Conservation Fund accepting proposals
Kootenay Conservation Program, on behalf of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), is now accepting proposals for the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF)…
Debris flow mitigation project put to the test by heavy rains
The recently completed Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project was just put through its first real test following a heavy downpour in Fairmont Hot Springs….
Composting for Beginners Workshop August 21
Teaching Backyard Composting Basics Join Nadine Rake of the Zero Journey Blog for a Wildsight workshop focusing on compost. The workshop will be held in the Kimberley Community Garden…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the August 2 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. 10-Year Service Awards…
New evacuation notification system launched for region
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is introducing a new Evacuation Notification System (ENS) powered by Voyent Alert! to keep residents and property owners…
Achieving excellence in high performance home construction
Across British Columbia, builders are learning about the BC Energy Step Code – a provincial regulation that will see the transition of the BC Building…
Upcoming RDEK public hearings
The following is a roster of upcoming Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) public hearings. Bylaw No. 2932 Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990…
Fire quickly contained in Rock Lake area
A quick response by the South Country Fire Departments today (July 15) helped contain a small structure fire and prevent it from spreading. “We received…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the July 5 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. 10-Year Service Award…