As the deadline to pay property tax notices approaches, the Regional District of East Kootenay is sharing information with residents […]
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Fernie Graduation 2022
Fernie Memorial Arena was a sea of people, bright lights, trees and decorations on Thursday June 23, 2022 as the […]
BC Wildfire Service issued a Category 3 open burning ban
The BC Wildfire Service has issued a Category 3 open burning ban that will go into effect at 1pm Mountain Time (Noon Pacific) on June 30th.
City Announces Annex Dike Closures
The Annex Dike Improvement project is getting underway next week, and will involve significant disruptions over the summer months including […]
Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship recipients announced
After showing perseverance and triumphing over adversity, three students in the Columbia Basin are obtaining financial support to advance their […]
FWA Backcountry Lodge for rent
Fernie Wilderness Adventures (FWA) is now offering private rentals at their remote backcountry lodge. FWA’s private lodge rental is a […]
Canada Day: Reconciliation Walk and Community Celebration
On July 1, Join the Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡI ‘it First Nation and the City of Fernie for a Reconciliation Walk and […]
Fernie Hot Stretch of Weather statement issued
Environment Canada has issued a warmer than average hot stretch special weather statement is in effect for the Elk Valley. […]
Conservation Options for the Elk and Flathead Valleys Report
Wayne Stetski, previous Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia, prepared a report for Parks Canada Agency & Environment and Climate […]
First Nations Bring Solar Energy to Affordable Housing
Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation and sustainability of their affordable rental housing by […]
Bike Race consumes Search and Rescue
Local Search and Rescue volunteers have been consumed with rescuing cyclists from the Tour Divide race these last few days. […]
Excellence Award for Tourism Promotion and Development Presented
The Fernie Snowmobile Association was honoured to present Tourism Fernie and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area A […]








