Last year, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats was detected in Grand Forks, BC – please report […]
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RDEK Climate Action Plan Engagement Summary Released
The Regional District of East Kootenay has just released a Climate Action Plan engagement summary, including the results of the recent public survey.
Firesmart Activities Coming to Basin Communities
A Province/Trust partnership provides nearly $1.8 million to 11 local projects
New Fire Hall Site Selected
On January 23rd at the Regular Council Meeting, Council selected a portion of Prentice Park as the New Fire Hall […]
Fernie Mountain Film Festival
An event for mountain culture lovers not to miss, here are the 10 top reasons to attend the Fernie Mountain Film Festival.
RDEK to Hold Special Budget Meeting
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors will holding a special budget meeting on Wednesday, February 7 […]
Fernie Ghostriders On Top
The Fernie Ghostriders made the top-five teams in the KIJHL Power Rankings and are on top in their division!
BC Bat Homeowner Request to Report Bats getting Squished
BC Bat has issued a Homeowner Request to report bats that are getting injured or even squished by roll up […]
Local Government Act Changes Bylaw Amendment and Public Hearing Process
Recent legislative changes to the Local Government Act by the Province of BC are going to impact the public hearing […]
Glacier-fed Alpine Lakes Loosing their Blue
The online screening of ‘Losing Blue’ looks at climate impacts on glacier-fed alpine lakes.
Fernie Search and Rescue Unaffected by Reported Turmoil
Fernie Search and Rescue has confirmed that they remain unaffected by the reported turmoil between BC SAR and Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
Arctic Chill Set to Freeze Fernie
Fernie residents have enjoyed a relatively mild winter so far, but it’s time to brace for the arrival of an Arctic chill set to freeze Fernie.

Featured Event
The Fernie Open
Location: Fernie Golf and Country Club
Date: 05/07/2025 - 06/07/2025
Time: 00:00 - 23:59