Wildsight welcomes this legislation which recognizes the role of British Columbia’s Indigenous peoples in all decisions that impact their territories.

The 2019 Fernie Business Excellence Awards gala was an packed event with an abundance of community spirit. The winners were announced and excitement was paramount, congratulations to all!

WildSafeBC Elk Valley has posted that Fernie bear reports have been well above average for the past three years. As […]

East Kootenay adolescents more likely to be physically active but also to be vaping

Snow accumulation forecasts for higher elevations and the Foothills have been up to 60 cm by Sunday.

A hiker recently had a near life threatening experience at the Elk River Colliery #9 Mine up Coal Creek and […]

A new learning centre in Fernie has officially opened its doors. The Southeast Kootenay School District celebrated the grand opening […]

Fernie City Council recently passed a motion to come in line with the municipal recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Fernie & District Arts Council are delighted to announce the selected artist for the Fernie Mural Project; Michael Hepher with his piece, “All Kinds of Beauty”.

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.

Vail Resorts (Vail Resort, Inc. MTN (NYSE)) just announced they bought the Peak Resorts group of 17 ski areas. Most […]

Three Grade 9 classes from across the Elk Valley got their hands dirty ridding local wetlands of invasive plants while planting native species in their place.