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A BIG win for Jumbo Valley
After years of court cases and appeals, the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled that Glacier Resort’s environmental certificate has expired and they cannot proceed with construction
Evacuation Notification System launched for East Kootenay
The notification system will only be used for evacuation alerts or orders and has been implemented as an additional tool to help us get the word out as quickly as possible to affected areas when time is of the essence
Gearhub’s Summer Challenge
There’s a reason that summer is Fernie’s favourite season, there are endless outdoor adventures to enjoy and long days to […]
Passenger Trains returning to the Kootenays?
Mark Laver, from Castlegar and District Economic Development office, is looking into the possibility of returning the Kootenays to a superior mode of transport.
Fernie’s hosting the Mine Rescue Competition
Although I am no longer involved in local government, I have not detached from Fernie — a place I’ve called home for 65 years and a place I love passionately.
Fernie Fall Fair returns
The Fernie Fall Fair is a grassroots community event that encourages people to bridge rural and urban living by promoting agriculture, recreation, household arts, and gardening.
RFP for lease of commercial property
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is establishing Fernie’s first coworking space. The goal of this project is to provide a […]
Jennifer McHugh wins Canadian Enduro Championships
Fernie mountain biker, Jennifer McHugh, is the new Canadian Enduro Champion! Fernie based Team Blue Clover had an incredible weekend […]
Category 2 open burns to be prohibited
Effective at noon Pacific time on Monday, July 29, 2019, Category 2 open burning will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, including the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District, the Selkirk Natural Resource District, the Elk Valley and South Country.
More White Bread and Homogenized Milk for Skiers
Vail Resorts (Vail Resort, Inc. MTN (NYSE)) just announced they bought the Peak Resorts group of 17 ski areas. Most […]
Columbia Basin Arts & Culture
Poets, performers, visual art displays included at international conference showcasing Columbia Basin Arts & Culture
Featured Event
EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale
Location: Community EcoGarden
Date: 19/05/2024 - 20/05/2024
Time: 10:00 - 14:00