Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Codie Morigeau, a nominee of the Ktunaxa Nation Council, and Aimee Watson, a nominee of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, have joined the Board effective January 1, 2021.
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A Parable for the Times of Covid
David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, was quoted in the Free Press, ““Don’t go to Fernie unless there’s a need to…”
Interior Health declares COVID-19 cluster in Fernie
Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 cluster in the Fernie region and urges all residents to maintain their efforts to […]
Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee Recommendations
The Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee has updated their recommendations regarding the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty and […]
The Elk Valley Covid Support Team
The Elk Valley Covid Support Team is back up and running due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Fernie.
Support Fernie Small Businesses When You Can
As Fernie weathers a dramatic increase in positive Covid-19 cases several business are being directly affected and forced to close their door.
Fernie Alpine Resort O’bellx Avalanche System is Operating
Fernie Alpine Resort’s O’Bellx Avalanche Control system has now been fully installed below Polar Peak and is operational. This is […]
Elk Valley Physicians Update
The Elk Valley Physicians posted this update on Facebook earlier today, please read and stay the course. Hang in there Fernie, play by the rules and hopefully we’ll get through this.
Mike Delich receives the Dee Read Memorial Award
The Canadian Snowsports Association has announced that Mike Delich is the recipient of the Dee Read Memorial Award, in recognition […]
Possible stronger restrictions on non-essential travellers announced
Premier John Horgan announced today that the government will impose restrictions on people travelling for non-essential purposes if they are […]
Fernie’s Highway traffic to increase
A huge portion of the rerouted Trans-Canada Highway traffic will choose Highway #3, perhaps 100% of the commercial long-haul, as it will be the shortest and most efficient route to the coast.
Mea Culpa – Reconsidering Essential Travel For Alberta!
In reading the many comments to my previous piece, Fernie. Essential Travel for Alberta!, I must admit I may have gone too far.
| Overnight | 24h | 48h | 7 days |
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| 0 cm | 0 cm | 5 cm | 49 cm |
| 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 2.0 in | 19.3 in |
| Base | This Season |
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| 50 cm | 192 cm |
| 19.7 in | 75.6 in |








