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Fernie Mayor provides Firehall Perspective
A project like a firehall for a small city like ours is bound to create a lot of conversation, debate, and both opposition and support.
Non-Profits Get Climate-Smart
Twenty-nine non-profit organizations in the Columbia Basin are undertaking projects to reduce their energy use, create fewer greenhouse gases and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
47th annual Griz Days Celebration Announced
The 47th annual Griz Days celebration has been announced by the Fernie Chamber for the weekend of March 1 – 3, 2024.
Fernie Ski Patrol Supports Mental Health
This February the Fernie Ski Patrol is taking part in The Push-Up Challenge and has pledged to do 2,000 push-ups […]
The New Firehall Location
During the sixteen years I served as councillor and mayor for the City of Fernie, I was involved in decision-making […]
Record-low Snowpacks Expected to Impact Water Sources
Concerns regarding the impacts of record-low snowpacks on B.C.’s freshwater supplies are mounting following the release of the most recent snow survey report.
The Blue Toque
By Keith Liggett There is a gross mis-understanding in the discussion about the eviction of the Blue Toque. This eviction […]
Farms Get Support to Face Climate Change
The Columbia Basin benefits from the wide range of food that is grown right in the region. Now, 26 farms […]
Report Dead Bats
Last year, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats was detected in Grand Forks, BC – please report […]
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.