As our community moves through the Covid-19 pandemic and adapts to many changes around us; it is also a time […]
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City of Fernie is Exploring Summer Uses for 2nd Avenue
City staff have developed a road-use design for 2nd Avenue that allows for these options and are seeking your feedback to help inform Council on their decision on how to move forward.
Neil Muth Scholarship Recipients
The Muth family and Columbia Basin Trust are pleased to award four Basin students with the 2020 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship.
Fernie Awareness and Accountability Project
On a rainy Sunday afternoon this past weekend the Fernie Awareness and Accountability Project hosted a “Listening Project to show […]
Fernie Alpine Resort 2020 Summer Pass Sale
Fernie Alpine Resort is opening for 2020 summer with hiking, biking and scenic chairlift rides and Summer Passes are on sale now!
FAR Announces Discount for 19/20 Season Pass Holders
We’ve all be waiting and Fernie Alpine Resort has finally announced their Early Bird Season Pass program, along with a […]
Fernie Restaurants and Pubs are Opening
Fernie’s restaurants and pubs have begun to cautiously reopen for in-house and patio dining and drinks. Life in Fernie is returning to what we are accustomed to!
CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Funding Approved
The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has approved funding for 110 projects around the region over the […]
Elk Rim Trail Opens
The trail is a 20 kilometer, 400 meters elevation gain/loss loop to the confluence of the Elk River and Kootenay and follows part of the historic Old Fort Steele Trail.
Fernie Trails Alliance welcomes new Trail Manager
Ben will be responsible for managing and coordinating volunteers, coordinating the inspection and maintenance of existing trails, managing budgets and providing weekly trail reports.
BC Covid-19 Map reveals East Kootenays Numbers
By changing our behaviour we did stop COVID-19 in its tracks, we must continue on this path until a better solution is available.
CBT Expanding Support for Business to Re-open
Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times.

Featured Event
The Great Big Book Sale & Library Fundraiser
Location: Fernie Library
Date: 04/07/2025 - 05/07/2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:00