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Fernie Mural Project Call to Basin Artists
The Fernie & District Arts Council has announced a Fernie Mural Project Call to Basin Artists. The Arts Council proudly […]
Public Consultation Begins on RDEK Five-Year Financial Plan
The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has completed its first review of the draft five-year financial plan, which is open for public review
Avalanche Incident at Polar Peak
An Avalanche incident at Polar Peak, Fernie Alpine Resort, was reported today on Avalanche Canada’s Mountain Information Network.
Chronic Wasting Disease in the Kootenays
The Province is responding to the first cases of chronic wasting disease in British Columbia, found in two deer samples from the Kootenay Region.
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.
| Overnight | 24h | 48h | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | 1 cm | 5 cm | 67 cm |
| 0.4 in | 0.4 in | 2.0 in | 26.4 in |
| Base | This Season |
|---|---|
| 261 cm | 765 cm |
| 102.8 in | 301.2 in |
Featured Event
Dirty Dancer Banked Slalom
Location: Fernie Alpine Resort
Date: 21/03/2026 - 22/03/2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00







