Whirling disease has now been detected in British Columbia — but it hasn’t reached the Elk Valley watershed, and it’s […]
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Fernie Releases 2024 Annual Municipal Report Highlighting Key Initiatives
The City of Fernie has released its 2024 Annual Municipal Report, showcasing key accomplishments and outlining priorities for the coming […]
Celebrate the Summer Solstice: Nature’s Hidden Turning Point
For those living in Fernie and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, Summer Solstice on June 20 at 8:42 p.m. officially […]
Bike Theft Suspects Arrested, Stolen Bicycles Recovered
On the evening of Saturday, June 7, 2025, Elk Valley Regional RCMP quickly apprehended three suspects and recovered multiple stolen […]
Wildfire Risk Rising Across B.C. — Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant
Wildfires continue to burn across British Columbia, and conditions are expected to worsen with the current weather. Hot, dry, and […]
Fernie Search and Rescue Urges Caution as Summer Callouts Increase
As the summer season ramps up in the Elk Valley, Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) is already responding to a […]
GearHub Sports and FTA Relaunch Volunteer Recognition Program
GearHub Sports and the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) have officially relaunched their popular Volunteer Recognition Program for another season—this time […]
Cat-herder Carney coalesces cantankerous cabal
A buddy of mine was elected to the Cariboo Regional District board back in the 1990s. He was elected on […]
A New Sheriff Down South
You’ve been living under a rock to not realize there’s a new sheriff down south of the border. He’s been […]
Water resource mapping to support wildfire response
The increasing intensity and severity of wildfires in British Columbia is a growing concern and many rural communities are experiencing […]
Fernie’s High Water Week: Safety First and Fun Awaits!
The first week of June marks “high water week” for the Elk River and its tributaries in Fernie. This important […]
$16 Million Funding Available for Elk Valley Fish Habitat Conservation
$16 million of funding is now available for Elk Valley Fish Habitat Conservation – projects focused on the conservation and […]
Featured Event
Remembrance Day Service in Fernie
Location: Fernie Legion
Date: 11/11/2025
Time: 10:30 - 11:15







