Tag: Elko

Southern Interior resurfacing program includes major Highway 3 work in Kootenays

Transit My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 13, 2026

More than 28 kilometres of Highway 3 through the Kootenay region will be repaved in 2026 as part of a southern Interior road resurfacing program valued at more than $136 million.

Elko playground installation planned for June

RDEK Josiah Spyker - March 12, 2026

The community of Elko is expecting to break ground on a new playground this June.

TSB investigating Elko train derailment

Transit Josiah Spyker - September 4, 2025

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a train derailment that occurred near Elko on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Water main flushing planned for Elko and Moyie

RDEK Josiah Spyker - August 29, 2025

Annual water flushing work is set for the Elko and Moyie water systems.

FireSmart wrapping up July with multiple events

RDEK Josiah Spyker - July 22, 2025

The RDEK is ending the month of July with a series of FireSmart events around the region.

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

Emergency 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

RDEK 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

Fire 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...

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