Fernie Search and Rescue was called out for back to back rescues thursday afternoon. The first involved a hiker who […]

Wildfire prevention is increasingly required in communities across the Basin. Thanks to a partnership between the Province of BC and […]

British Columbia declared a State of Emergency today as forest fires are burning throughout the province. Thousands of residents are […]

The College of the Rockies is pleased to announce that Sarah Osberg is joining the College of the Rockies Instructor/Coordinator […]

The City of Fernie, in partnership with the Fernie Trails Alliance , has been awarded $1,619,000 for the segment of the Fernie Valley Pathway from McLeod Avenue in West Fernie to Mount Fernie Provincial Park Road.

When one of BC’s most influential extreme mountain bikers says that Fernie has his favourite trail in the world right […]

How you do feel about Short Term Rentals in the Regional District of the East Kootenay’s?

The Fernie RV Resort opened 30 new Riverside sites on July 1st with cries of celebration from happy campers! The […]

It is said every life is a story and you only need to look at people to see that even […]

The pandemic has brought innumerable challenges for all, and yet this document represents a celebration of our achievements as a team supporting the community, and each other, through these times.

Residents of the Caithness Mobile Home Park in the Galloway area returned home Thursday evening after being evacuated from their […]

On the heels of the historic heat wave, and with a long, hot summer in the forecast, the RDEK is urging all rural property owners to take steps now to FireSmart their properties and help reduce the risk of damage caused by wildfire.