B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness visited flood-mitigation projects this week in Fernie, Invermere, Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats. “These timely investments…
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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…
Trust board welcomes new members
Owen Torgerson elected as Chair; Susan Clovechok elected as Vice-Chair Four new directors have joined Columbia Basin Trust’s Board of Directors. Made up of 12…
RDEK board approves Five-Year Financial Plan
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted its 2025-2029 Financial Plan. “Every year we make a conscious effort to bring…
Local joins Columbia Basin Trust board
The Trust welcomes new Director; announces Board leadership re-elections Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Clovechok to its Board of…
Hazard Guidance Project seeks further public consult
By Erin Knutson The Fairmont Hazard Guidance Project, a collaborative effort between the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), BGC Engineering (BGCE), Pinna Sustainability (PS),…
Film production returning to Columbia Valley
The return of the film industry to the Columbia Valley is being hailed as an exciting new economic opportunity for the entire valley. Over the…
Outgoing MLA Clovechok feted with special surprise
Countless miles driven, constituents helped, issues solved, hands shaken and speeches made, while cleaving large slabs of life to the side at the same time…
Area Director praises wildfire response
Public cooperation with ongoing restrictions urged As the last active Evacuation Alert in the Columbia Valley was lifted earlier yesterday, the Electoral Area Director for…
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…