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RDEK Electoral Area Housing Needs Assessment Focus of Upcoming Meeting
The RDEK Electoral Area Housing Needs Report will be presented to the community during an information session next week.
Inaugural forum brings together representatives from organizations interested in monitoring Elk River health
Last Friday, December 3rd, a diverse group of parties united by their interested in Elk River watershed health convened to discuss the implementation of an Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring Program.
FAR Opening Day 2021 Announced
Photo by Steve Reed, Athlete Josh Hebert
Lisa Cloghesy-Martin
I am a Kootenay based, functional ceramic artist focusing on creating pottery for everyday use that reminds the user of being in nature.
City of Fernie Encourages Emergency Preparedness
As part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, the City of Fernie is encouraging residents to sign up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System.
Funding Secured to Expand Broadband Network
Funding of $7.6 million has been secured to expand Columbia Basin Trust’s regional fibre optic network between Fruitvale and Nelson and between Kimberley and Wasa. Permitting and other pre-construction work on the projects will start soon, with support from federal, provincial and regional partners.
Giving Me Something That I Need
“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.”
-Charles Glassman
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”
-Rousseau
Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Now Available For Those Affected By Flooding
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) has authorized disaster financial assistance (DFA) for those who experienced damage as a result of the flooding and debris flows triggered by the November 14-16 heavy rainfall event.