“It’s important that Fernie continues to find the fine line of managing our growth, without losing our small-town charm. Growing a community isn’t about big flashy initiatives; it’s about doing many small things well.”
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Increased Support from the Trust
The Columbia Trust delivered $57 million in benefits through 65 programs and initiatives last year
Trust AGM and BBQ in Fernie
Columbia Basin Trust will be hosting its annual general meeting and community barbeque in Fernie on September 21. Both events are open to the public.
Farmers’ Market Trail Launched
The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is launching a new online tool connecting locals and tourists in the Kootenay Rockies & Columbia Basin region to markets and farmers offering local, in season foods.
Ghostriders Home Opener
The Fernie Ghostriders are very excited to play in front of a home crowd in Memorial Arena for the first time in almost a year.
RDEK receives Award for Excellence in Sustainability
The RDEK is honoured to have received a Union of BC Municipalities Community Excellence Award for Excellence in Sustainability for the Accelerate Kootenay project.
Koocanusa Village purchased Locally
KV Properties Inc. is comprised of predominantly Fernie and East Kootenay investors and lake Koocanusa recreationalists, with the largest shareholder being Reto Barrington.
Sosnowski running for Re-election
Mike Sosnowski , Director of Regional District Area A, is asking the voters for their continued support in the upcoming […]
Firefighters Celebrate Life-Changing Call
The baby, Alice Donna Vickery, and mom Jen were cared for by the firefighters until the BC Ambulance Service arrived and transported them to hospital in Fernie.
WorkSafeBC reports on ammonia tragedy
WorkSafeBC has completed its incident investigation report (IIR) and video animation of the catastrophic ammonia release at the Fernie Memorial Arena.
Yurts come to Fernie
The Fernie RV Resort just finished outfitting five yurts that are ready for booking year around.
In the Land of the Red Sun and Moon
I woke yesterday and watched the sun crest the ridge blood red. Fresh blood red. So dimmed by the smoke of the fires, I could look directly at the rising orb.
| Overnight | 24h | 48h | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 76 cm |
| 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0.4 in | 29.9 in |
| Base | This Season |
|---|---|
| 258 cm | 676 cm |
| 101.6 in | 266.1 in |
Featured Event
Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Home Game
Location: Fernie Memorial Arena
Date: 27/02/2026
Time: 18:30 - 21:30







