By Erin Knutson A new Fire Service Mutual Aid Agreement for Baynes Lake, Jaffray, Elko and Hosmer between the City of Fernie and Regional District…
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RDEK draft financial plan open for review
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is seeking public comment on its draft five-year financial plan. “The RDEK Board has completed…
Fairmont house fire under investigation
Members of the Fairmont Hot Springs and Windermere Fire Departments last night extinguished a structure fire on Wilder Loop Road in Fairmont. Security remained in…
Recycle BC Depot opened in Fernie
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) directors, staff and other dignitaries today (Feb. 3) gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Recycle BC Depot…
Wildsight concerned about dirt biking trail application
Conservationists are concerned about a proposal to formalize 65 kilometres of dirt biking trails in a rural area outside Kimberley. The Kootenay Dirt Riders’ Association…
Regional composting one step closer to reality
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will now begin more detailed planning for a regional composting program after its application for two-thirds funding was…
New recycling depot to open in the Elk Valley
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will be officially opening its newest Recycle BC Depot at the Fernie Transfer Station next Monday, opening up…
Focus grows on community poverty reduction
The Community Social Planning Society of Cranbrook and Area has been seeking to improve the living circumstances of all citizens since 2009. What are ‘living…
Upcoming RDEK public hearings
The following is the roster of upcoming Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) public hearings, to be held in Fairmont Hot Springs, Jaffray and Wilmer…
RDEK board moves on remuneration recommendations
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Jan. 10 unanimously agreed to direct regional chief financial officer (CFO) Holly Ronnquist to establish…