Recycling
There are many different recycling options in the East Kootenay to keep waste of our landfills.
There are many different recycling options in the East Kootenay to keep waste of our landfills.
Construction is underway on the Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project, which is part of the Fairmont Flood & Landslide Service.
The project is aimed at guiding future development in Fairmont Hot Springs within the context of the natural hazards present.
This project page has been established to provide information about the Hosmer Fire Hall, building assessment and potential for a new hall.
The RDEK is working on its first Climate Action Plan as our region experiences changes in our climate, more extreme wildfires, flooding, hotter summers, and poor air quality from wildfire smoke.
To facilitate the work of the Accessible British Columbia Act, the East Kootenay Accessibility Advisory Committee was formed in partnership with the RDEK, City of Cranbrook, Village of Canal Flats and District of Invermere.
The East Kootenay FireSmart program follows the principles of FireSmart BC and FireSmart Canada, to encourage residents to reduce the potential for wildfire impacts on their properties.
The Elk Valley Official Community Plan process is just getting underway.
Construction is underway on three organics receiving and processing facilities in the East Kootenay.
As part of its efforts to increase recreational opportunities and enhance amenities within its regional parks system, we are in the process of developing a limited number of campsites at Wycliffe Regional Park.
The Rockyview Official Community Plan (OCP) planning process is underway and will update the current OCP and consolidate it with other plans to create one OCP and one Zoning Bylaw for the western portions of Area C.
The RDEK is developing an Active Transportation Plan for the Columbia Valley area that will provide strategic direction for an active transportation network to connect the region to municipalities and other community facilities.
The RDEK's newest transfer station is under construction in Radium!
Work is underway on a Parks Management Plan for the Yaqakxaqⱡamki Boat Launch, located on the western shores of Lake Koocanusa.
ReDi Grants support projects that benefit the broad community and public good through community-based decision-making.
The Province has enacted new legislation (Bill 44) that requires local governments to adopt zoning bylaws that align with the new provincial legislation by June 30, 2024.
On October 26, eligible electors voted not to proceed with establishing a Kimberley Rural Fire Protection Service for portions of St. Mary Lk Road and Wycliffe.
The RDEK Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit regulations have been adopted.
The RDEK has completed a Housing Needs Assessment. Learn more about the process and view the Assessment Reports.
The RDEK completed a comprehensive review and update of its Solid Waste Management Plan in 2020.
This project has been temporarily postponed pending additional analysis being completed. It will remain in the inactive section of this site until project work and the public consultation process resumes.
In December 2023, the RDEK Board adopted the Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 900) to modernize the bylaw and consolidate the amendments.
The planning process and consultation on the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan has concluded.
The planning process and consultation for the Panorama OCP has concluded.
The Steamboat Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan was adopted by the RDEK Board on April 9, 2021.
The Columbia Lake Management Plan has been adopted by the RDEK Board.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
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Website | www.rdek.bc.ca/ |
In writing | Cranbrook (Main) Office
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