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March 02, 2015 - 2:39pm
The momentum continues to build in Elko as the RDEK works to establish a new fire service for the community this fall.
“We had a fantastic response to the Volunteer Recruitment drive, which just wrapped up,” says RDEK South Country Fire Chief Dave Boreen. “In total, we received 37 applications and we will begin training the new recruits within the next few weeks. I am so encouraged by the number of people who are interested in joining the new department and being part of our team.”
As part of the Recruitment Drive, the RDEK hosted a community dinner and information session, a second...
February 25, 2015 - 2:07pm
Local governments and industry are working together to explore new ways to promote the Columbia Valley to visitors.
The Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Committee and the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee are working on an action plan for tourism marketing and branding in the Columbia Valley. The idea and consensus for the plan came out of a forum of valley tourism industry players held on January 15 and 16, 2015 where participants explored the concept of collaborating on tourism marketing and branding.
An important first step in creating the plan involves...
February 07, 2015 - 9:08am
Crews from both the Jaffray and Baynes Lake Fire Departments responded to an early morning fire at the Galloway Mill this morning.
“We got the call just before 7:00am and nine firefighters responded,” says Fire Chief Dave Boreen. “The fire was in the Control Room for the Kiln and caused extensive damage to both the structure and the computers and other equipment within the Control Room.”
Crews quickly managed to get the fire under control and will remain on scene for much of the day today mopping up hot spots.
There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under...
January 29, 2015 - 2:35pm
Members of the South Country Fire Service will be in the community of Elko Tuesday evening as the “Elko Fire Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Drive” gets underway.
“We will have some of our volunteers from the Jaffray and Baynes Lake Departments out in the community doing a door to door awareness campaign, answering questions and providing information,” explains RDEK South Country Fire Services Fire Chief Dave Boreen. “We also have two community presentations lined up at the Elko Community Hall – one on Wednesday evening and one on Saturday morning to help get the word out and...
January 13, 2015 - 9:45am
Work will soon begin on a new planning process for the Toby Benches area in the Columbia Valley.
“The Toby Benches Land Use Strategy is the Regional District of East Kootenay’s oldest land use plan and will be replaced by a new Official Community Plan” explains RDEK Electoral Area G Director Gerry Wilkie. “Land use issues change over time. It’s important that the residents of the Toby Benches have a Plan that is based on current information and reflects their vision for the future.”
One of the first steps in the OCP process will be encouraging the community to get involved. “The...
January 06, 2015 - 4:55pm
Attention riders of the Elk Valley Transit System.
Due to mechanical problems with the bus, Elk Valley public transit will not be running between Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
This does not affect the Health Connections bus which will be running on schedule.
Once again, there will be no busses running on the Elk Valley route between Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford Wednesday.
Please contact the Transit Service Operator at 855-417-4636 for more information.
December 29, 2014 - 10:18am
The RDEK's Transfer Stations and Landfills will be open most days through the holiday season.
December 16, 2014 - 5:25pm
A number of community members and dignitaries were on hand for the first “official” puck drop at the newly completed Wasa and District Lion’s Pete Vereshagen Memorial Rink.
The Wasa and District Lion’s Club has always maintained a rink in Wasa and it has been a popular winter fixture in the community; however, without a proper concrete pad at the facility, it was difficult to retain a quality ice surface. The Lions Club and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) applied for funding through the Provincial Community Recreation Program and received $70,482 in 2012.
Kootenay East MLA...
December 12, 2014 - 5:14pm
Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay will continue on as Chair of the Regional District of East Kootenay for 2015.
“I am honoured to be re-elected as Chair,” says Gay. “I look forward to working with our new and returning directors on our current priorities and identifying new opportunities during our strategic priorities planning session in April.” This will be the Electoral Area C Director’s fourth term as RDEK Chair. He has been on the Board since 2005.
Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth was re-elected as Vice Chair for a third term. “I want to thank the Board for its...
November 23, 2014 - 3:23pm
Members of the Windermere Fire Department, with assistance from both Invermere and Panorama Fire Departments, responded to a residential house fire in Lakeview Meadows yesterday morning.
Approximately 25 firefighters arrived on scene and spent five hours fighting the fire. “This was a deep seated structure fire, so although the home was not fully engulfed in flames, there was substantial damage,” explains Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service Fire Chief, Jim Miller. There was no one home when the fire broke out and there were no injuries.
“The crew did a great job containing...
November 13, 2014 - 6:04pm
The RDEK Board of Directors has approved $200,000 in funding for the Lilac Terrace expansion in Sparwood.
“This facility is an important asset for the community and our seniors and it’s an honour on behalf of all Area A residents to be able to support it,” says Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski. “This funding will not only help ensure the project itself moves forward, but will also contribute to a palliative care unit which will provide much needed comfort for residents.”
The funding comes from the Electoral Area A Discretionary Grant in Aid account and Electoral Area A...
November 13, 2014 - 2:49pm
Three Elk Valley projects have received a big boost after being awarded funding through the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds (EVCDF) Program.
““Earlier this year the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Program adopted its Community Priorities Plan, which identifies ten priorities,” explains EVCDF Committee Chair Mary Giuliano. “The goal of the program is to support projects that meet one or more of these priorities and demonstrate valley-wide benefits. We are proud to support these three initiatives and encouraged to see other groups coming forward seeking funding.”
The three...
November 13, 2014 - 2:43pm
The results of a preliminary assessment into mosquito populations and breeding grounds in the Wardner, Mayook, Bull River, Fort Steele area will be unveiled in early November.
“There has been a great deal of work behind the scenes by a group of residents to gather historical data regarding mosquitoes and the next step was to have a formal assessment done so we have a baseline understanding,” explains RDEK Electoral Area C Director Rob Gay. “Culex Environmental Ltd. completed that assessment earlier this year and will be bringing the results of their initial fieldwork to the community...
October 03, 2014 - 3:52pm
The Elk Valley Official Community Plan (OCP) has been adopted by the RDEK Board of Directors.
“This OCP balances land management, community growth and the environment and I would like to thank the community for its participation and feedback over the last 13 months,” says Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski. “I would also like to acknowledge the many hours of work put in by RDEK staff. These plans are comprehensive and complex documents that require a lot of time and effort to prepare, both on the part of the staff and the communities involved. I appreciate the time and energy...
July 29, 2014 - 8:41pm
The official results of the West Fernie Servicing and Restructure petition have been released and the project has received the required support to proceed.
The official results of the petition are:
Petitions accepted: 132 (56%)
Assessed value of accepted petitions: $35,098,673 (54%)
“This is an exciting step for West Fernie and we wouldn’t be where we are without the hard work of a number of different people,” says Area A Director Mike Sosnowski. “I would like to thank the Honourable Coralee Oakes Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Kootenay East...
November 14, 2013 - 12:54pm
With the cold winter months just around the corner, East Kootenay local governments and utilities are offering $1500 more in rebates to residents for keeping their homes warm in the winter.
“We are pleased to work with FortisBC/BC Hydro to pilot this bonus incentive in the East Kootenays. The bonus offers a great opportunity for East Kootenay residents to access up to $5000 in total incentives this year. By including windows, heating systems, and heat recovery ventilators in the bonus, we hope that East Kootenay residents will be able to complete additional energy upgrades to help...
November 14, 2013 - 12:39pm
“Think Elk Valley” is the name of the game for the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Committee and it is seeking your input on how to best allocate $600,000 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to create social and economic benefits across the region.
During the month of October Elk Valley residents and stakeholders will have a number of opportunities to give the Committee feedback on how to spend the funds by identifying projects and priorities that will create benefits for all communities in the Elk Valley. These
opportunities include giving input online, participating in upcoming open...
December 31, 2011 - 3:53pm
Interior Health has completed the initial design phase for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit and upgraded electrical system, and was pleased to share preliminary design drawings with the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District during a meeting today.
"An incredible amount of dedication and effort went into to making this project a reality and it is rewarding for the community to have the opportunity to get a look at what the new intensive care unit will actually look like once complete," said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. “The new ICU will not only...
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