The Fat Lady’s Singing and Ullr says “So What?” So, the Fat Lady’s singing, “The party’s over”. . . And […]
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CBT funds St. Eugene Writing Workshops
The Columbia Basin Trust will be sponsoring ten (10) half-tuition scholarships to the three-day St. Eugene Writing Workshops running May […]
Valuable Response to RDEK Survey
Over 3200 people participated in the RDEK’s recent Solid Waste and Recycling Services Survey, providing valuable information and ideas as the RDEK works to review its Solid Waste Management Plan.
Fernie woman in Parliament
McKinley Richards, a Fernie Secondary school graduate, will represent the Kootenay-Columbia in Parliament with the Daughters of the Vote program.
Fernie Alpine Resort Auction
Today Resorts of the Canadian Rockies announced Vail Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: MTN) and the Alterra Mountain Company would be bidding for […]
Seniors Centre Celebrates 60 Years
The Senior Citizens Club of Fernie & District is celebrating 60 years of service in 2019 and they could not be more excited!
Elk Valley Sandbag Station
The Elk Valley sandbag station is located at The Hoz parking lot in Hosmer.
Scams and Frauds
Scotiabank Branch Manager Patrick Bilyk, Rockies Law attorney Graeme Nunn, and GPI owner Gerald Price spoke for over an hour to explain on what a scam and fraud could be and how to deal with it.
Sierra Club Says NO to New Coal Mines
The Sierra Club of BC has launched a campaign that is targeting the primary industry of the Elk Valley.
Low Snowpack in Elk Valley
The Elk Valley is experiencing a below-average snowpack and this potentially does not bode well for Fernie. Last spring we […]
CBT’s Community Technology Program
The Fernie Public Library is becoming more high-tech with support from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Technology Program.
Internet improvements for South Country
Improved high-speed internet is on the way for 26 communities in the Kootenays, bringing people opportunities to learn, connect and better expand their businesses.

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