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RDEK Promotes Community Building and Personal Preparedness Ahead of Emergency Preparedness Week
April 24, 2025 - 11:08am
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the RDEK is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours to build community resilience together. The theme this year is “In it Together." When an emergency happens, the most immediate help will often come from those around...Resident Credited for Quick Thinking During Vehicle Fire in Hosmer Area
April 17, 2025 - 9:02pm
Members of the Hosmer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the Hosmer Area this evening. “When we arrived on scene there was a single, fully involved vehicle fire,” explains Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire & Rescue Acting Chief Ben Goertzen. “We want to acknowledge the quick...Emergency Preparedness Fair Planned for the Columbia Valley
April 17, 2025 - 6:20pm
National Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off on May 4th and the East Kootenay Emergency Management Program will be holding an Emergency Preparedness Fair in Invermere to wrap things up on May 10th. “The theme of Emergency Preparedness Week this year is “In it Together” and knowing which...Advisory Group to be Formed for Hosmer Fire Hall Project
April 05, 2025 - 10:48am
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of establishing an Advisory Group to help provide input on the Hosmer Fire Hall project. “Last fall, after receiving a number of professional reports, we held a community meeting followed by a comment period and I’m grateful to...Regional District of East Kootenay Adopts-5-Year Financial Plan
March 27, 2025 - 10:54am
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 forward a budget that supports service levels and capital projects while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. We recognize the continued...Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire in Fairmont
March 04, 2025 - 9:02am
Members of the Fairmont Fire Department responded to a report of a fully involved structure fire this morning in Fairmont. “When the call came in at 4:35 am, callers reported a fully involved structure fire in the Mountainside area of Fairmont,” explains Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue...RDEK Encourages Residents to Be Prepared for Localized Flooding as Temperatures Rise
February 19, 2025 - 5:10pm
With a warming trend and rainfall in the forecast starting this weekend, the RDEK is encouraging residents across the East Kootenay to be aware and prepared. “With the snow we’ve received over the past ten days, and the forecasted potential for several millimeters of rain this weekend combined...Accident Closes Highway 95 at Edgewater and Knocks Out Power to Portions of the Valley
February 19, 2025 - 2:26pm
Emergency responders are on the scene of a logging truck rollover on Highway 95 near Edgewater. The incident has closed the highway and resulted in a power outage to a portion of the Valley. The Edgewater Fire Department is on site with 2 pieces of apparatus and 6 members. The driver of the...Public Consultation Set to Begin on RDEK Five-Year Financial Plan
February 14, 2025 - 3:13pm
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has completed its first review of the draft 2025-2029 Financial Plan, which will soon be open for public review and comment. The Board held a special budget meeting on Wednesday and continued to refine the draft budget during its...Overnight Bin Fire at Edgewater Transfer Station
February 07, 2025 - 11:25am
Application Deadline Approaching for 2025/2026 ReDi Grants Program Funding
February 04, 2025 - 11:40am
There are less than one week left for interested non-profit organizations to apply for the 2025/2026 ReDi Grants Program. The funding comes from Columbia Basin Trust’s ReDi Grants, which are administered by the RDEK. “These programs make a profound impact in our communities in so many ways,”...South Country Firefighters Respond to Train Car Fire Near Jaffray
February 02, 2025 - 4:57am
Members of the South Country Fire Departments responded to a train car fire in Jaffray early this (Sunday) morning. “The fire was confined to one engine and the rail company was able to stop the train near a crossing giving us immediate access to the scene,” explains Elk Valley and South...Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project Reaches Substantial Completion
January 30, 2025 - 9:08am
The Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project has reached a significant milestone. “We held a public information meeting this week to share the latest construction updates and provide details on the project costs and financial details, and were excited to share the project has reached...Synology Backup Storage Unit Up For Auction
January 29, 2025 - 9:10am
The Regional District of East Kootenay currently has a Synology DS418 NAS Backup Storage Unit up for auction. This auction closes February 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm. For details visit Synology DS418 NAS Backup Storage Unit | GovDealsFirefighters On Scene of Structure Fire in Windermere
January 24, 2025 - 7:04pm
Members of the Windermere Fire Department are on the scene of a structure fire in Windermere this evening. “We received the call just after 5pm and the home was fully engulfed on arrival,” explains Columbia Valley Rural Fire & Rescue Chief Drew Sinclair. “The occupants of the home were able...Wycliffe Regional Park Campground Booking Set to Open
January 21, 2025 - 9:10am
The new Wycliffe Regional Park Campground will soon be open for booking. “We are excited to be able to offer this camping option to the public,” says RDEK Recreation & Control Services Supervisor Jamie Davies. “We have a top-rated 18-hole disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, picnic...RDEK Special Budget Meeting Focused on Five-Year Financial Plan Scheduled
January 20, 2025 - 9:38am
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors will be meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to go over the draft Five Year Financial Plan. “The RDEK full financial plan is quite complex in that it is unlike a municipality that has one boundary and one set of taxpayers,” explains...Members of the Fairmont Fire Department Respond to Minor Fuel Spill
January 14, 2025 - 10:31am
Members of the Fairmont Fire Department are responding to a minor fuel spill at a commercial location near Fairmont this morning. “We believe the spill was caused by a mechanical issue with one of the pumps and the staff did a good job of quickly actioning and reporting it,” explains Columbia...2024 Year in Review and Look Ahead to 2025
December 20, 2024 - 3:30pm
As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on all that has been achieved and look forward to what lies ahead. Our region is incredibly dynamic and our rural communities are thriving thanks to the tremendous efforts of all the volunteers who step up to support one another and their friends and...RDEK To Host Focused Workshop on STRs at Fernie Alpine Resort as Part of OCP Process
December 17, 2024 - 1:22pm
As part of the Elk Valley Official Community Plan process, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will be hosting a collaborative workshop at the end of January focused specifically on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in the Fernie Alpine Resort area. “The session will be moderated and is...