The City of Fernie has prohibited the use of plastic garbage bags for residential curbside collection. The public is advised […]

“Our government is committed to improving safety for motorists and protecting our wildlife,” said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett

Warm temperatures and early spring conditions have led to reports of bears in and around Fernie.

Grizzly bears have been seen just west of Fernie in the Elk Valley Nordic Centre area.

As summer comes to a close, wildlife sightings remain frequent in and around the Fernie area. Even more so as […]

Cougars have been encountered by mountain bikers on Dem Bones and Kush trails in Fernie this past weekend. Be prepared […]

A mountain biker reported having a very close call with a bear as he was riding down Swine Flu on […]

Fernie is bear country and the bears are awake, hungry and looking for an easy snack. This past there have […]

Hibernation is a way for bears to conserve energy in the winter when food is in low supply. However, most […]

A sow and her 3 cubs have been lured into downtown Fernie by unsecured garbage, fruit trees and other attractants. […]

Mt Fernie Provincial Park remains closed until further notice, possibly until October 14th due to an unfortunate bear incident. A […]

Brian Braconnier and Keith Farkas were hiking on a mountain near Fernie when they heard the eerie sound of a […]