The following is an update from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) regarding high water activity. The BC River Forecast Centre (RFC) has downgraded…
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Fund supports water, wildlife and wetlands in Columbia Valley
By Nicole Trigg Kootenay Conservation Program Eight important local conservation projects were recently approved by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to receive funding…
In-stream work order in Windermere Creek extended
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will be continuing excavation and dredging in the lower reaches of Windermere Creek after the B.C. government has…
Area F Director reflects on recent emergencies
Two and a half weeks ago as a heavy rain event unleashed its fury on the East Kootenay, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral…
Evacuation Alert rescinded for Windermere Creek
The Evacuation Alert has been RESCINDED for 10 properties on the lower reaches of Windermere Creek. “The crews have been working steadily to remove the…
Evacuation Alert rescinded for Cold Spring Creek
The Evacuation Alert has been RESCINDED for the Cold Spring Creek area in Fairmont Hot Springs. The alert had been in place since May 31…
Evacuation Alert issued for 10 properties on Windermere Creek
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has this afternoon (June 13) issued an evacuation alert for 10 properties in the Windermere Creek area in…
Emergency order approved for Windermere Creek work
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has just received an approved order to begin emergency in-stream work on Windermere Creek to address the build-up…
RDEK provides recent water woes updates
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) last night declared a State of Local Emergency in Windermere due to rising water levels on Windermere Creek…
State of Local Emergency declared in Windermere
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has declared a State of Local Emergency in Windermere as Windermere Creek continues to swell and is causing…