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Big water training planned near Elko

RDEK Josiah Spyker - June 20, 2025

The Elk Valley and South Country Rural Fire and Rescue Service will conducting big water training next week.

Elk Valley RCMP arrest revolver wielding man

RCMP Josiah Spyker - June 9, 2025

A man is in custody following a firearm incident along Highway 3 near Elko.

South Country Cowboys break ground on revamped rodeo arena

Sports R McCormack - March 21, 2025

It will soon be time to get your spurs and saddle up as the South Country Cowboy's Association (SCCA)...

CBT gives over $3.3 million to ecosystem enhancement projects

Community R McCormack - March 12, 2025

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is providing over $3.3 million for eight projects aimed at restoring habitats and ecosystems...

Elk Valley first responders rescue two people trapped in three-vehicle pile-up

Uncategorized R McCormack - October 11, 2024

Elk Valley first responders rescued two people trapped in a three-vehicle pile-up near Elko. Four members of the Fernie Fire...

More FireSmart events underway across RDEK

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - September 20, 2024

A series of FireSmart events are underway to help East Kootenay residents make their properties more fire-resilient. A debris bin...

Out of control blaze burning east of Elko

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - June 17, 2024

A wildfire is out of control east of Elko, but is not threatening any communities. The blaze was discovered on...

Elk Valley RCMP looking for stolen semi and equipment

Uncategorized R McCormack - January 31, 2023

Elk Valley RCMP is asking residents to keep a lookout for a semi-truck with heavy equipment that went missing...

New Elko bridge expected to improve Highway 3 traffic flow

Uncategorized R McCormack - August 18, 2022

Construction is underway on a new bridge over the railway through Elko along Highway 3, replacing the original built...

Bullet hole leads to $10,000 repairs on BC Hydro transformer

Uncategorized R McCormack - May 17, 2022

A BC Hydro irrigation transformer in the Elk Valley was found with a bullet hole, leading to about $10,000...

Canfor cuts back production at B.C. sawmills

Uncategorized R McCormack - August 30, 2021

Production will be cut back to approximately 80% at all of Canfor's mills across B.C., starting this week, impacting...

South Country Firefighters respond to Elko tanker truck fire

Uncategorized R McCormack - August 19, 2021

No injuries were reported after firefighters were on the scene of a fire that broke out in the cab...

UPDATE: Highway 3 reopened near Elko following vehicle fire

Road Report R McCormack - August 18, 2021

Update (12:10 a.m): Drive BC is reporting that Highway 3 near Elko has reopened to traffic after the scene has...

RDEK asks Elko and Baynes Lake residents to reduce water use

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker - July 5, 2021

RDEK officials are asking residents of Baynes Lake to reduce water consumption by limiting outdoor water use after the...

Fire contained in Elko that bordered Canfor’s mill yard

Uncategorized Bradley Jones - May 19, 2021

Firefighters from Elko and Baynes Lake were able to extinguish the fire overnight on Tuesday. There were no reported injuries. Five...

UPDATE: Highway 3 cleared between Elko and Fernie

Road Report Bradley Jones - January 13, 2021

UPDATE (11:37 a.m.): Drive BC is reporting that traffic is flowing once again after the downed power lines blocking Highway...

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