A new database has been launched for those who may need extra care and assistance in the event of an evacuation. The 2026 Vulnerable Persons…
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In an evacuation alert area? It’s time to plan ahead
Residents living in areas under Evacuation Alert are being reminded to take steps now to ensure they, their families, pets, and neighbours are ready should…
Wildfires near Kimberley now fires of note
East Kootenay wildfire update Two wildfires west of Kimberley causing an evacuation alert for the City of Kimberley and St. Mary Lake areas today (July…
BC Wildfire Service on top of two regional fires
Regional Wildfire Update BC Wildfire Service continues to battle the Lussier River Wildfire, near Premier Lake. The fire is currently estimated at 115 hectares in…
Current fire prohibition includes fireworks
A reminder that the BC Wildfire Service Category 2 open fire prohibition throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and…
Smoky conditions from fires in the prairies
The smoke settling into various parts of the East Kootenay this afternoon is coming from wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba and may linger for…
Emergency exercises in Jaffray upcoming
Members of the Elk Valley and South Country Fire Departments will be participating in their annual “moving big water” training exercise both tonight (June 11)…
Some properties lifted from Wood Lane BWN
As the Wood Lane Watermain Replacement Project continues, there are some changes to the boil water notice in the project area. A Boil Water Notice…
Sparwood Transfer Station re-opened after fire
UPDATE The Sparwood Transfer Station will re-open at 12:30 p.m. as the fire has been fully extinguished. The fire was in the construction/demolition area and…
Regional flooding update for June 2
By RDEK CURRENT AND FORECASTED CONDITIONS: Despite the improving weather around the region, the effects of the rainfall over the past 72 hours or so…