Fernie Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Chief Scott Robinson will be at the Fernie Heritage Library on Saturday, August 17 from 12 – 2 p.m., and…
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Be prepared for wildfire risks this long weekend
People enjoying beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions…
CFES hosting regional peers for Engine Boss training May 11
Members with Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services are playing host to a number of other firefighters and departments from across the Kootenays on Saturday, May…
FireSmart Ember Stomp in Jaffray May 4
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program invites you to join us for our first Ember Stomp, a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Event, at the Jaffray Community…
Clear Sky Retreat Centre hosting FireSmart session
Clear Sky Retreat Centre will host its second annual FireSmart Information Session February 24. “This is a way for friends and community neighbours to learn…
Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the December 19 District of Sparwood council meeting. DELEGATION Teck Resources Ltd. Rory O’Connor and Norm…
Convenient clean up in Lakeview Meadows
More homeowners FireSmart their properties Knowing that the best way to fight wildfire is to do the necessary work well in advance, homeowners in the…
There will never be zero risk of wildfire
By Don McCormick As we approach the end of August, wildfires remain a threat. What are we doing to reduce wildfire risk to the community?…
RDEK providing FireSmart information a-plenty
Every year, the costs of repairing or replacing what embers damage or destroy in Canada runs into the billions. One of the most impactful steps…
FireSmart community debris bin event to be held in Wilmer
Residents in Wilmer will be working to maintain their FireSmart Neighbourhood National Recognition status at the end of this month with support from the East…