Interested non-profit organizations are now able to apply for the 2022/2023 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives program. The programs funded […]
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Fernie Extreme Cold with Snowfall!
Environment Canada has issued an extreme Cold Warning for Fernie. The combination of this advancing Arctic airmass and overrunning Pacific […]
That First Christmas Alone
By Keith Liggett My first Christmas alone was in Aspen. I lived in what could only be called a third […]
2021: Year in Review RDEK Board Chair Rob Gay
On behalf of the Board and staff, the very best to you and yours. We wish you a healthy and prosperous 2022.
Recycle BC Resumes Recycling
The collection of glass recycling at all of the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Recycle BC Depots has resumed effective […]
Fernie Ski-hill Shuttle FREE for the Holiday Season
The local ski-hill shuttle between town and the ski resort will be up and running starting with the evening service […]
The Fernie Tribe
By Jon Turk Some people say the heart and soul of Fernie lies in the ski hill. Others claim the […]
Local making an impact on food security in Fernie
One year ago Wildsight Elk Valley opened the doors to Local, a new food-based social enterprise in downtown Fernie. The […]
RDEK Contributes to Restore Access to Recreational Areas – Updated
Updated: Fernie Wilderness Adventures announced today that they have been granted a permit to construct a temporary ice/snow bridge in […]
The 45th annual Griz Days announced
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of Fernie’s winter festival in the new year. The […]
Bear Deaths Worst in Years
More than 14 bears have had to be euthanized in Fernie this year, most of them after becoming habituated to people, conservation officers say.
Ghostriders Win Another Weekend Set
Fernie’s Ghostriders won both games this past weekend with a 4-1 in Creston and 4-3 at home to the Nitehawks […]

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