There are many different recycling options in the East Kootenay to keep waste of our landfills.

ReDi Grants is a program of Columbia Basin Trust delivered in partnership with local governments and First Nations.

A fibre optic network project in Edgewater is underway.

Construction will soon be underway on the Wood Lane Watermain Replacement Project in Windermere.

A new planning process is underway to identify needed updates to zoning and land use bylaw regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

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 seeking feedback from the public on how the rural transfer stations are used and what services are important to those who use them.

Construction is underway on the Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project, which is part of the Fairmont Flood & Landslide Service.

This project page has been established to provide information about the Hosmer Fire Hall, building assessment and potential for a new hall.

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.

Visit this page to learn more about the RDEK Accessibility Plan or provide feedback on accessibility in the region.

Construction is underway on three organics receiving and processing facilities in the East Kootenay.

The RDEK's newest transfer station is now open in Radium.

Over the coming weeks, the RDEK will be implementing a new tagging system for mooring buoys on the zoned portion of Lake Windermere.

The RDEK's Plan lays out actions to reduce emissions and increase resilience both in the region and in corporate operations.

The Elk Valley Official Community Plan has been temporarily paused due to staffing changes.

The Province has enacted legislation known as Bill 44 that requires local governments to adopt zoning bylaws that align with the new provincial legislation by June 30, 2024.

The RDEK has completed a Housing Needs Assessment. Learn more about the process and view the Assessment Reports.

The proposal for a new commercial space service for residents in the Edgewater area will not proceed after eligible electors voted not to establish the service.

The 2026-2029 Financial Plan has been adopted by the RDEK Board.

A new campground has opened for Wycliffe Park Campground.

The nominations have closed for the 2026 Volunteers of the Year and award recipients will be honoured in the spring.

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.

The RDEK completed a comprehensive review and update of its Solid Waste Management Plan in 2020.

The RDEK Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit regulations have been adopted.

The Active Transportation Plan for the Columbia Valley will provide strategic direction for an active transportation network to connect communities.

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.

A planning process to formally develop the Yaqakxaqⱡamki Regional Park (Koocanusa Boat Launch) Management Plan.

The Area B Parks Management Plans have been completed.