The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is currently seeking nominations for the 2026 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year. “Volunteers are the heart of…
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RDEK begins rural transfer station optimization project
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has requested that a report be prepared that presents potential options to optimize and modernize…
2025 Year in Review in the RDEK
By Rob Gay With 2025 coming to an end, we’re taking stock of our progress and setting our sights on the year ahead. This year…
Fuel reduction work coming to Wasa area
The Provincial Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRR) will soon be starting a new section of its fuel reduction project in the Wasa area. The work…
How to deal with old electronics
Electronics are always a big hit during the holidays! If your old devices still work, consider donating them to a local thrift store where they…
Variety of infractions covered by new bylaw
The Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) Bylaw Enforcement Notice Bylaw is now in effect, allowing compliance officers to issue fines to a maximum of…
RDEK provides update on Cokato Road mudslides
Following up on some inquiries we have received, the East Kootenay Emergency Management Program has been in regular contact with the Ministry of Transportation and…
RDEK asks for downstream monitoring after discharge
Following an emergency effluent discharge into the Elk River by the City of Fernie and the concerns from downstream residents as a result of flooding…
RDEK Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw adopted
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted a bylaw that will allow RDEK compliance officers to issue fines to a…
Evacuation Order in Fenwick Road area after derailment
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has issued an Evacuation ORDER in an area northwest of Bull River along the Kootenay River and Fenwick Road as…