A public hearing regarding bylaw amendments to permit new residential development on private property known as the Galloway Lands adjacent […]
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The Headwaters: Stories from the Source
The Headwaters: Stories from the Source is a new podcast that showcases the creativity, spectacular places, and innovative thinking in […]
Self-Fill Sandbag Stations Set Up in Preparation
With warmer temperatures in the long-term forecast, delayed high-elevation snowmelt and the anticipated start of spring freshet, the RDEK has […]
Elkford Senior’s Housing Project Receives $500,000
RDEK Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski recently presented the cheque for $500,000 to the Elkford Housing Society for the […]
Dave Baines and Crown Mountain
Sometimes we meet someone, and it feels immediately comfortable as if we have known each other for years. Dave Baines, […]
EVEI releases Fernie specific BRE reports
The Elk Valley Economic Initiative (EVEI) released a Fernie specific Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) report. The report describes findings […]
Galloway Lands Proposal Goes to Public Hearing
A proposal in Electoral Area A to amend the Official Community Plan and zoning designation of multiple properties known as […]
Lets be Bear Smart
This week there was a bear encounter on a Fernie trail in the Ridgemont area. The incident was reported on […]
Kootenay Bat Count helps monitor endangered wildlife
Spring is here, with rain, flowers, insects, and – bats! Our BC bats are now returning to summer roost sites. […]
Festival Season is Back!
Groove to live music…marvel at wall-sized art…go on a guided wetland wander…or laugh as your kids jump in a bouncy […]
Galloway Land commits to Wastewater and Fire Flow
Handshake Holdings is pleased to announce a commitment to connecting the Galloway Lands homes to a wastewater collection and treatment […]
Wings Above the Rocks
An amazing fundraiser for Angel Flight East Kootenay has been created by none other than its co-founding pilot Todd Weselake! […]

Featured Event
Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
Location: Fernie CP Station Square
Date: 09/07/2025
Time: 17:30 - 21:00