This school year, over 5,000 K-12 students in the Columbia Basin will venture beyond the walls of their classroom
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Ridgemont to be Logged
The resulting recreation impact will be substantial for locals and bike tourism, and a group of Ridgemont homeowners are concerned for their wellbeing.
Youth to Benefit from Continued Support
The Columbia Basin Trust renews Basin Youth Network for three years with $5 million
UBCM calls on Province to Regulate Private Land Logging
There is no legal requirement for logging practices on private land to be sustainable over time. This allows landowners to remove most or all of the forest cover in a short time period despite major impacts on wildlife, water and communities
CBT launches Physical Literacy and Youth Sport
To help make this happen, Columbia Basin Trust is launching a new $3-million, multi-year Basin Physical Literacy and Youth Sport (PLAYS) initiative
Griz Days Gone Denim
This year’s winter festival, from March 1-3, will celebrate our casual, rugged style in the same legendary party fashion.
Fernie Inspire the Race to Empower
Would you like to be introduced to a whole new way of experiencing skiing or snowboarding at Fernie Alpine Resort?
East Kootenay Riders Podium
Caroline Villeneuve of the H2O School on Lake Koocanusa, and Ryder and Dagen Duczek of Cranbrook, advanced to the finals and took second place
Businesses Get Support to Grow
The Columbia Basin Trust seeking motivated companies for customized support and mentorship program
Java the Hut Coffee Milk Stout
Using Crowsnest Coffee’s signature Bushtown Blend, the coffee beans are added directly to the mash, along with a decadent amount of chocolate, Black Prinz and Roasted Malts
Over 160 Nominations for Business Excellence Awards
Over 160 nominations were made and now 94 unique nominees are being contacted to complete their award application.
Fernie’s Campfire Ban Rescinded
A campfire ban in the Southwestern Fire Centre will be rescinded effective Friday, Sept. 14, at 1PM.
| Overnight | 24h | 48h | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 cm | 1 cm | 25 cm | 86 cm |
| 0.0 in | 0.4 in | 9.8 in | 33.9 in |
| Base | This Season |
|---|---|
| 274 cm | 676 cm |
| 107.9 in | 266.1 in |
Featured Event
Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Home Game
Location: Fernie Memorial Arena
Date: 27/02/2026
Time: 18:30 - 21:30







