The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will move forward with a regional survey to gather public input after rescinding its previous motion to move…
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RDEK narrowly votes to transition to year-round MST
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors March 13 moved that effective this fall, time zone observance for all affected areas within…
Without Water Symposium tackled watershed security
On Thursday, June 5, the ‘Without Water’ Symposium took place on Yaq ̓ it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation territory (Grasmere), bringing together Indigenous leaders, scientists, government…
RDEK Galloway Lands bylaw amendments adopted
An impassioned plea by City of Fernie Mayor Nic Milligan to fellow Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board directors to vote against the proposed…
Local politician serves life sentence
By Dean McKerracher Hello my friends! After 20 years as a politician there are many subjects I could write about. Most good and some not…
Steve Fairbairn is Elkford’s new mayor
Steve Fairbairn is the District of Elkford’s new mayor. Fairbairn captured a convincing 518 votes compared to challenger Mandy McGregor’s 183 votes. Both were members…
Elkford to have first new mayor in 17 years
It’s going to be strange attending a District of Elkford council meeting following the October 15 municipal election and not see Dean McKerracher wielding the…
District officially opens new municipal office
The District of Elkford has officially begun serving the public from its new Municipal Office. An official Grand Opening Ceremony, complete with speeches, tours and…
Elkford Council News
The following is a synopsis of what occurred durig the November 26 District of Elkford council meeting. Elkford Public Library presentation Representatives of the Elkford…
Three new faces on Elkford council
District of Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher (acclaimed) will welcome three new faces to the council table following today’s election. The three new council members were…