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RDEK honours Area B Volunteer of the Year

Community R McCormack - June 24, 2025

The Regional District of East Kootenay has honoured long-time community-minded volunteer Curtis Gleeson as the 2025 Electoral Area B Volunteer of the Year.

Big water training planned near Elko

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 20, 2025

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

Predicted heavy rain across East Kootenay prompts flood watch

Emergency R McCormack - June 19, 2025

The BC River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch for the East Kootenay as potential heavy, prolonged rain is in the forecast through the weekend.

Fire sparked northwest of Fernie

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 18, 2025

Wildfires spark in the East Kootenay.

Electoral Area C Volunteer of the Year recognized for Moyie community service

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 17, 2025

The Regional District of East Kootenay is recognizing Bill Sanderman as the 2025 Electoral Area C Volunteer of the Year for his efforts and dedication to the region.

RDEK joins Regional Immigration Collaboration initiative

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 16, 2025

The Regional District of East Kootenay has signed on to a program aimed at settling skilled immigrants in B.C. to fill employment roles and operate businesses.

South Country firefighters extinguish fire at old Galloway Mill site

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 11, 2025

Firefighters with the South Country Fire Department put out a blaze at the former Galloway Mill.

New transfer station coming to Radium

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 11, 2025

The new Radium transfer station is set to open to the public next month.

Cranbrook transfer station named 2024 top collector

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 11, 2025

Interchange Recycling has named the Cranbrook transfer station as one of the top collectors for 2024.

Gerriann Donahue named RDEK Electoral Area F Volunteer of the Year

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 6, 2025

Gerriann Donahue was honoured as the RDEK Electoral Area F volunteer of the Year for years of service in the Columbia Valley.

Columbia Valley grass fire snuffed out

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 4, 2025

The Windermere Fire department extinguished a small grass fire this morning in the Westroc Mine Road area. “A recreationalist out...

June FireSmart events set

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 4, 2025

Residents across the Regional District of East Kootenay can take part in FireSmart events planned for this month. The FireSmart...

Cranbrook amends financial plan for updated Rails to Trails project

City of Cranbrook Josiah Spyker - June 3, 2025

The City of Cranbrook has amended the five year financial plan to up the Rails to Trails slope remediation...

Illegal docks to be removed at Moyie Lake

East Kootenay News Josiah Spyker - June 3, 2025

The province will begin issuing trespass notices for multiple docks near the Moyie Lake Access starting sometime this week. “Over...

Rural fire department obtains new Structure Protection Unit

East Kootenay News R McCormack - June 3, 2025

Residents in the Columbia Valley will have improved protection from wildfires thanks to a new piece of equipment in...

Post office, housing to be focus of Edgewater community meeting

East Kootenay News R McCormack - May 27, 2025

A public meeting in Edgewater next week will provide an update on the post office project and the potential...

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