The East Kootenay FireSmart Program will be hosting the second annual ‘Ember Stomp’ Wildfire Preparedness Event on April 25. “We are inviting all residents to…
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Jaffray community turns out for fuel reduction work
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program would like to thank the Sand Creek Lions Club, Sand Creek Seniors Drop-In Centre, and a team of hard-working volunteers…
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 6
Saturday, May 6 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and residents across the East Kootenay are being asked to take action to help protect their homes…
Wildfire risk reduction project to begin in Hidden Valley south
The Provincial Wildfire Risk Reduction Program will begin fuel reduction treatments in Hidden Valley south this week. “We wanted to let residents and users of…
FireSmart Neighbourhood Champions Workshop
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program will be holding an educational networking day for Neighbourhood Champions of the program on November 19. “There are dozens of…
Wildfire risk reduction meeting in Wasa Oct. 27
Wasa area residents are invited to attend a public meeting October 27 regarding a fuel reduction project in the community. “The Wasa Wildfire Risk Reduction…
RDEK urges residents to FireSmart properties
Seeks neighbourhood champions with three workshops upcoming On the heels of the historic heat wave, and with a long, hot summer in the forecast, the…
Ag sector support in preparing for wildfire season
Members of the agricultural sector are being encouraged to take part in an interactive webinar this week aimed at wildfire preparedness. “This webinar has been…
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 1
Saturday, May 1 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and residents across the East Kootenay are being urged to spend some time tomorrow thinking about how…
Doctor Creek fire forces evacuation order
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has issued an Evacuation Order for the Findlay Creek area, including north of Whitetail Lake up to Dutch…