The EECOM Awards Ceremony is an important moment for environmental educators across the country to honour the individuals and organizations who are leading the way in Canada
Posts By: admin
Join Wildsight for Proportional Representation
Poll after poll shows that British Columbians want governments that are better for our environment.
Students Turn Wilson Lake into Wetlands
Wetlands have been lost in the Elk Valley due to the cumulative impacts of road, railway and urban development. They’ve been drained, filled in and cut off from the Elk River
Energy Grant for Community Buildings
The new Energy Sustainability Grant from Columbia Basin Trust can help these buildings generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs.
Fernie Voted!
62.25% of Fernie’s eligible voters came out to vote–placing Fernie near the top with communities from around BC, especially among communities with over 2000 voters.
RDEK Board Highlights
Regional District of the East Kootenay Board Highlights for October. Solid Waste Management Plan Review Process Moving Ahead The RDEK […]
EKC Celebrates Member Appreciation Day
The East Kootenay Community Credit Union Member Appreciation Day is on Thursday, October 18th at the Fernie branche. This year […]
Interested to get into pork production?
To support new and existing pork producers respond to the growing market demand for locally produced meat, a pork production […]
This Never Happened
The documentary exposes the WWI Canadian internment camps that interred thousands of Ukrainians across Canada from 1914-1920. One such camp was in Fernie BC from 1915-1918
Fernie Nordic Society welcomes a Snowcat!
Today they have launched their “Welcome Home” campaign for the new (used) snow cat and need your support. They are asking that members help with donations to support this additional cost.
Giuliano Assists Residents at Regional District
Mary Giuliano and Regional District Director introduced a motion at the Regional District of East Kootenay meeting to help mitigate septic fee payments for West Fernie residents for a two year period.
Wild Voices Deepens Understanding of Natural World
This school year, over 5,000 K-12 students in the Columbia Basin will venture beyond the walls of their classroom

Featured Event
Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
Location: Fernie CP Station Square
Date: 16/07/2025
Time: 17:30 - 21:00