The survey results are in on the RDEK’s second public survey connected to its ongoing Solid Waste Management Plan Review and it was another overwhelming response with over 1200 surveys filled out.
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Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food
Farmers’ markets are an important way of connecting Columbia Basin residents with the products of local farmers.
Daylight Savings Time Survey
It’s time for Fernie folk to share their opinion with the rest of British Columbians to speak up about the future of time.
Students help protect watersheds
Three Grade 9 classes from across the Elk Valley got their hands dirty ridding local wetlands of invasive plants while planting native species in their place.
Angel Flight supported
Angel Flight’s mission is to fly fully ambulatory cancer patients and children with incommunicable diseases with their caregivers from the […]
Fernie’s new Adventure Centre
After almost 25 years in business Mountain High Adventures has opened up a new Adventure Center based in a mega Yurt at the Fernie RV Resort.
US Senators press Horgan to clean up BC mines
B.C. law makes it far too easy for mines to extract resources now, while leaving the clean-up to future generations and that puts rivers across the province, including many that flow into the US, at risk of long-term ecological disaster.
CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs
The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has approved funding for 144 projects around the region over the […]
George S. Majic Spiritus Award Presented
Jim and Alice Booth were presented the 2019 George S. Majic Spiritus Award last night in Fernie. The Spiritus Award […]
Swine Flu Open
Because the new climbing route is still underway, Swine Flu will be inaccessible from Wednesday May 29, 2019 until further notice
Fernie Watering Restrictions in Effect
With the recent warm temperatures, Fernie is experiencing higher than normal levels of water demand.
Input requested on Private Managed Forest
If you live in the Elk Valley, you most likely have observed the extensive clear-cut logging that has been occurring throughout the valley.
Featured Event
Remembrance Day Service in Fernie
Location: Fernie Legion
Date: 11/11/2025
Time: 10:30 - 11:15







