With dire drought water concerns and conditions across most of British Columbia, the summer of 2023 is unfolding as predicted. […]
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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 […]
Fernie Real Estate Update
Fernie Real Estate Update – Canadian housing prices have fallen with rising interest rates, but when looking back over even […]
2023 Fernie Business Excellence Awards Nominations Open
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the annual Fernie Business Excellence Awards will take place on Thursday, […]
Elko Wildfire Under Control
The South Country firefighters and the BCWS Initial Attack crew did an awesome job and were able to fully contain and wet it down. It is official, the Elko Wildfire Under Control.
Several Evacuation Alerts Lifted as St. Mary’s River Fire is Held
The BC Wildfire Service and the Cranbrook Fire Department are working alongside the ʔaq̓am Community – St. Mary’s Indian Band […]
Thank you for protecting Radium bighorn sheep
After decades of bighorn sheep being killed by traffic just south of Radium, a wildlife overpass will finally be built […]
Fernie Ghostriders to play Junior A
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is thrilled to announce that the league and its 20 member clubs have […]
Bat Pups Learning to Fly
Are you noticing more bats around your house or property? You are not alone! Mid-summer is the time when landowners […]
Community of ʔaq’am Comes Together – Some Residents Returning Home
As the St. Mary’s River wildfire continues to burn within the community of ʔaq’am, its residents are focusing on supporting […]
Evacuation Alert Issued for Wasa
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), has issued an Evacuation Alert for 526 homes in the Greater Wasa and […]
Featured Event
Feast For A Cause Long Table Dinner
Location: Fernie Memorial Arena
Date: 02/05/2026
Time: 17:30 - 22:45







