Letter to the Editor As most British Columbian citizens know, in 2019 the B.C. government held a public engagement where 93% of respondents supported year-round…
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Wycliffe Park Campground officially opened
The opening of the new Wycliffe Park Campground was recognized July 23 by elected officials, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) staff, and contractors. Pictured…
Ruling issued on Baptiste Lake Dam expropriation compensation
Following a trial in early April, a judge has issued his ruling on the compensation to a private property owner following the 2018 expropriation of…
Evacuation Alert issued For Campsall Road area
All scheduled flights in and out of the Canadian Rockies International Airport have been cancelled until further notice The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK)…
RDEK approves funding program for Angel Flight
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors August 6 unanimously agreed to provide $500,000 to Angel Flight East Kootenay, over a five-year…
Largest RDEK construction project commemorated
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski was joined by several of the key people involved in the West Fernie…
RDEK facilities closed to public access
As the importance of social distancing continues to be stressed by provincial and federal health authorities, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is closing…
Water treatment plant becomes RDEK asset
By Anne Jardine The community of Windermere has finally achieved a resolution to its long time water treatment troubles. The Regional District of East Kootenay…
RDEK board supports Taft in insurance coverage bid
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors August 3 unanimously voted to send a letter to the Municipal Insurance Association of BC…
2016 RDEK board highlights
By Rob C. Gay 2016 was another dynamic year at the Regional District of East Kootenay and looking back, there are several highlights. In May,…