July 16, 2025 The Morrissey Boat Launch Upgrades Celebrated The Morrissey boat launch, one of the most loved and utilized river access sites along the Elk River, was finally […] Read more
July 15, 2025 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for Third Floor The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has committed an additional $15 million in funding to advance […] Read more
July 08, 2025 EVR and Elk Valley Field House Society announce $1 million donation Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Elk Valley Field House Society today announced a $1 million donation by EVR to […] Read more
June 12, 2025 EVR Teams Win Top Honours at Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition Mine rescue teams from Elk Valley Resources (EVR) achieved outstanding results at the 67th Annual B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue and […] Read more
June 11, 2025 Without Water Symposium Unites Diverse Voices on Watershed Security On Thursday, June 5, more than 50 delegates gathered on Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains) First Nation territory in Grasmere for […] Read more
May 29, 2025 Fernie has funding to keep people and bears safe In a continued effort to keep people and bears safe and reduce bear attractants, residents in Fernie can access up […] Read more
May 29, 2025 Elkford Seniors Housing Opens Residents of Elkford now have access to a much-needed community asset: newly completed seniors housing that provides 25 affordable one-bedroom […] Read more
May 21, 2025 Your Voice Matters: Shaping the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan The health of our rivers and aquatic ecosystems matters deeply to Fernie residents and everyone living in the Elk Valley. […] Read more
May 15, 2025 Local Mine Rescue Teams Show Strength and Skill In a display of discipline, teamwork, and life-saving expertise, local mine rescue teams from Elk Valley Resources (EVR) stood out […] Read more
May 15, 2025 AmbassadorWILD Program Returns for Sustainability Leadership The AmbassadorWILD program is back for its fourth season, and this year’s team is already out on Fernie’s trails, rivers, […] Read more
April 30, 2025 Fernie’s Mining Legacy and Future—A BC Mining Month Reflection As we commemorate BC Mining Month 2025, Fernie stands as a testament to the enduring significance of mining in British […] Read more
April 14, 2025 Habitat Restoration Project for Critical Bighorn Sheep Range The Elk Valley Bighorn Sheep Committee (EVBHSC) and VAST Resource Solutions are pleased to share continued progress on a major […] Read more