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RDEK - Seeking Additional Measures to Control Travel in East Kootenay

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Apr 04, 2020

The RDEK Board of Directors has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Provincial Health Officer to introduce stronger measures and provide additional clarity around travel between communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RDEK, COVID-19, Travel

FBC Announces New Brew - Finish Line Hazy Pale Ale

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Apr 03, 2020

Fernie, BC (April 3, 2020) – Brewed with the adventurer in mind. A refreshing, light Hazy Pale Ale with a hint of lime. Perfect for mountain tops, riverbanks, backyards, and of course Finish Lines. Wherever they may be.

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Fernie Brewing Co, FBC

Recycle BC

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Apr 03, 2020

 There are new Recycle BC Depots at the Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford Transfer Stations.

REMINDER: FAR Closed to the Public

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Apr 03, 2020

Dear Fernie Community,

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Fernie Alpine Resort, COVID_19

CBT Announces $11.7 Million in New Funding Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

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Apr 02, 2020

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Columbia Basin Trust, COVID-19, Community Support

Support Local Businesses During COVID-19

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Mar 26, 2020

While the current COVID-19 situation has closed many retail stores and restaurants across Fernie, you can still support local businesses by shopping and ordering online, and in some cases even ordering take-out.

Thank you to Tourism Fernie for compiling information on what businesses are providing. Visit the link here:  /sites/default/files/images/businessopen-closed_fernie-covid19-mar27-2.pdf

Columbia Basin Trust Community Engagement

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Mar 24, 2020

In response to COVID-19, Columbia Basin Trust is postponing the public engagement process to renew its strategic plan, including community meetings scheduled this spring and the two regional Symposia this fall.

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community, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, Columbia Basin Trust

Upcoming RDEK Public Hearings, Community Meetings Postponed While Board Meeting Will Proceed with Teleconference and Streaming

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Mar 21, 2020

The message this week has been clearly delivered by both federal and provincial health officials: the time for social distancing is now. As a result, the March RDEK public hearings and community meetings have been postponed and a new approach is being planned for the April Board Meetings.

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Regional District of East Kootenay, RDEK, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, community

City of Fernie Activates Emergency Operations Centre

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Mar 17, 2020

On March 17, 2020, the City of Fernie announced that it activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in support of Provincial measures responding to the ongoing COVID-19 Situation.

The EOC provides a central point of information sharing, planning, and coordination for the municipality, and ensures coordination across all local, regional and provincial agencies involved at this time. The City of Fernie is committed to working with the lead agencies in reducing the impact of COVID-19 in our community to protect the health and safety of our citizens.

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City of Fernie, COVID-19, Emergency Response

Regional District of East Kootenay Approves 5-Year Financial Plan

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Mar 12, 2020

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has adopted its 2020-2024 Financial Plan.

The 2020 operating budget totals $33,980,391, which results in an increase in taxation, on average, of 4.6%. “I would like to thank staff, the Board and the many other stakeholders who have been working for months on preparing this plan,” says RDEK Chair Rob Gay. “As a board and a region, we are always mindful of the need to provide quality service to our taxpayers while balancing the tax impacts. I believe we have maintained that balance in this budget.”

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RDEK, Elk Valley, finances, Fernie BC, community