Sixteen homeowners in the River’s Crossing area of Cranbrook took part in a FireSmart Awareness presentation hosted by FireSmart Cranbrook representative Travis Abbey Sunday, June…
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Planned ignition tomorrow on Meachen Creek wildfire
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is currently assessing the Meachen Creek Wildfire area for potential planned ignition operations to support containment lines. Planned ignition operations will…
RDEK pleading with public to be smart
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is applauding the efforts of the BC Wildfire Service and City of Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services for…
RDEK establishes additional sandbag stations
With rising waters across the province as spring run-off begins, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) encourages residents living near waterways or in flood-prone…
Local heroes contained Wasa fire
By Nowell Berg On the morning of May 5, two homes on Aspen Road at Wasa were completely destroyed by fire. Nothing remained but charred metal, tin…
RDEK opens two more sandbagging stations
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has established two more self-fill sandbag stations and is encouraging area residents to be aware of the potential…
Localized flooding leads to coordinated response
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and City of Cranbrook, with support from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, are working cooperatively in response…
Emergency exercise hailed a success
A large-scale fuel leak in the Elk River, motor vehicle incidents involving hazardous materials and multiple injuries were all part of the mock-scenarios yesterday (Oct….
Public key in identifying 9-1-1 service concerns
A recent follow-up by a Kimberley resident with concerns about a 9-1-1 call he placed has helped the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) identify…