The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Jan. 8 passed the first two readings of bylaws that if approved will permit multi-family…
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Deadline nears for Affected Areas Programs funding
There are less than two weeks left for interested non-profit organizations to apply for the 2021/2022 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs….
2020 Volunteers of the Year celebrated
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is celebrating its 2020 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year award recipients. “We have always said that volunteers…
Making it work: RDEK year in review
By Rob Gay Back in 1982, Juno award winning Canadian band Doug and The Slugs debuted their iconic hit “Making It Work” and I feel…
RDEK prohibiting sale of fireworks from April to November
Starting this spring, the sale of fireworks will be prohibited in the East Kootenay between April and November of each year. “For many years now,…
Largest RDEK construction project commemorated
A photo of the West Fernie Servicing & Infrastructure Project commemorative plaque. Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski was…
Fairmont cannabis store focus of upcoming hearing
A process is afoot that could result in the establishment of Fairmont Hot Spring’s first cannabis retail store. Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board…
RDEK announces changes to regional glass recycling
Effective January 2021, East Kootenay residents will notice some changes in where container glass can be taken for recycling in the region. For the past…
Provincial Alert System doesn’t include all local emergencies
As the Provincial government conducted a test of its wireless Alert Ready system today, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is reminding residents that…
Upcoming RDEK Public Hearings
The following details upcoming Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) public hearings to be held on Zoom on Nov. 24 and 25. Bylaw No. 3010…