Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Jan. 10 unanimously agreed to a request from the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC) for up…
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Kimberley Alpine offering free locals day Jan. 12
Continuing with its tradition of thanking the community, Kimberley Alpine Resort will offer a free day of skiing/riding to locals on Sunday, January 12. Photo…
2019 in the East Kootenay
Who is going to miss 2019? That’s right; all eyes forward and no looking back – except for this brief photographic presentation showcasing some of…
Check RDEK public hearing notices on e-KNOW
“I didn’t know about it.” “We weren’t made aware of this.” “If there was better communication…” Ask any Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) or…
RDEK taps brakes on Wasa area OCP amendment
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Jan. 5 voted to postpone a Wasa and area official community plan (OCP) amendment that…
Free skiing for locals Jan. 7
Kimberley Alpine Resort is saying thanks to community members and those in surrounding communities by offering a free day of skiing and riding on Sunday,…
Winter Storm Watch and Weather Alert issued
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Elk Valley and a Special Weather Statement warning of significant snowfall and cooling weather forecasted…
Lightning sparks new fires in region
The thunderstorm system that rolled over a swath of the East Kootenay last night sparked several new wildfires. There are currently 15 fires burning in…
Power outages in Cranbrook, Tata Creek
More than 130 customers are being impacted by a power outage in central Cranbrook that began at 8:30 p.m. last night (March 18). The outage…
Freezing rain, roads closed, stay home
Here are reasons to stay off the highways and roads. A quick gander at DriveBC provides abundant reasons as to why everyone needs to get…