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Passenger Trains returning to the Kootenays?
Mark Laver, from Castlegar and District Economic Development office, is looking into the possibility of returning the Kootenays to a superior mode of transport.
Fernie’s hosting the Mine Rescue Competition
Although I am no longer involved in local government, I have not detached from Fernie — a place I’ve called home for 65 years and a place I love passionately.
Fernie Fall Fair returns
The Fernie Fall Fair is a grassroots community event that encourages people to bridge rural and urban living by promoting agriculture, recreation, household arts, and gardening.
RFP for lease of commercial property
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is establishing Fernie’s first coworking space. The goal of this project is to provide a […]
Jennifer McHugh wins Canadian Enduro Championships
Fernie mountain biker, Jennifer McHugh, is the new Canadian Enduro Champion! Fernie based Team Blue Clover had an incredible weekend […]
Category 2 open burns to be prohibited
Effective at noon Pacific time on Monday, July 29, 2019, Category 2 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, including the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District, the Selkirk Natural Resource District, the Elk Valley and South Country.
More White Bread and Homogenized Milk for Skiers
Vail Resorts (Vail Resort, Inc. MTN (NYSE)) just announced they bought the Peak Resorts group of 17 ski areas. Most […]
Columbia Basin Arts & Culture
Poets, performers, visual art displays included at international conference showcasing Columbia Basin Arts & Culture
Regional Credit Unions potential merger
The Board of Directors for each of the six credit unions considering a merger – Columbia Valley Credit Union, East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Grand Forks Credit Union, Heritage Credit Union, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and Nelson & District Credit Union – reviewed and analyzed the merger business case.
Putting Away the Old, A Story of New Beginnings
It’s a one act play with two scenes performed as a radio broadcast and the theme of the play is about setting aside what it is that hinders a person’s ability to adjust to change and move on.
Logging endangers whitebark pine in the Elk Valley
Canwel’s recent logging in a sub-alpine bowl south of Fernie included endangered whitebark pine trees.

Featured Event
Fernie BC Cup | Canada Cup DH
Location: Fernie Alpine Resort
Date: 11/07/2025 - 13/07/2025
Time: 00:00 - 23:59