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New funding for local EOCs
Twenty-nine communities in B.C. are getting provincial funding for emergency operations centres (EOCs) to help enhance local governments’ and First Nations’ response to emergencies. The…
Elkford ready to host a busy Wildcat Days
Ready for a wild time? This Canada Day long weekend, join us for Elkford’s most epic event of the summer: Wildcat Days! Help us kick…
Wildcat Days in Elkford June 29 and 30
Elkford’s biggest community party of the year returns Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. Wildcat Days festivities return including the annual parade, 2024 Wildcat…
Elkford completes community tourism plan
Destination BC, with the support of PacifiCan, recently announced the completion of 11 new community tourism plans, representing mostly small and rural communities across the…
Elkford property added to BC Builds property list
Proposals are being sought for eight pre-zoned housing sites on public lands that have been added to the BC Builds property list to fast-track more…
It’s important to be prepared
In lieu of Firefighter Friday today, Elkford Fire Rescue is reminding everyone that tomorrow (Saturday, May 4) is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day! Wildfire Community Preparedness…
25 affordable rental homes coming to Elkford
Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new development. The…
Urban Wildlife Committee meeting in Elkford April 11
The Urban Wildlife Committee is hosting their first-ever interactive community event in Elkford on April 11. This event is free, family-friendly and everyone is welcome….
ESS one-day training model going live May 4
The B.C. government recently announced it is launching a one-day training model for Emergency Support Services (ESS) responders in response to feedback from communities and…