The Fall Fair, organized by Wildsight Elk Valley, is back again for another year of homesteading excellence. The Fernie Fall […]
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Upcoming Weather Event
The weather forecast is calling for continued hot, dry conditions today through tomorrow when a cold front is expected to […]
Columbia Basin Trust needs your Feedback
Columbia Basin Trust is inviting the public to provide feedback on its draft Plan which will guide the Trust’s activities […]
BC Wake Surf Championships Coming to Lake Koocanusa
Koocanusa Village is hosting the 2023 BC Wake Surf Provincial Championships and the exciting event is kicking off this Saturday […]
Angie Abdou Masters Worlds Wrap
As with all competitions there are good days and bad days. For whatever reason—“I am not a sprinter!”—Angie Abdou dropped […]
Board Chair Praises Local Wildfire Response
It’s been nearly one month since the St. Mary’s River fire ignited, prompting a multi-agency response and an unofficial start […]
Growing as leaders — while having a great time
Laughter, lively activities and moments of individual thought. At the 2023 Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit, these happened in abundance. […]
Elk River Hazard Warning
Elk River Hazard Warning – Fernie Search and Rescue has posted that community partners worked to remove the dangerous sweeper […]
Angie Abdou – Life in Fast Lane
After taking 15 years off, Angie Abdou, local Dolphin Swim Club Coach, re-entered competitive swimming with a splash at the […]
Local residents’ water concerns captured in new report
With dire drought water concerns and conditions across most of British Columbia, the summer of 2023 is unfolding as predicted. […]
Stay Aware and Plan Ahead
With over 350 wildfires burning across BC, including a number of Fires of Note in the East Kootenay, the Regional […]
Evacuation Alert Area Expands North on Lladnar Creek Fire
The District of Sparwood and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) have issued a joint Evacuation Alert this evening as […]

Featured Event
Watch the 2025 World Series Live in Fernie
Location: City of Fernie
Date: 24/10/2025 - 02/11/2025
Time: 18:00 - 21:00