September 08, 2024 Wildfire Suppression in Rural BC fuelled by proactive Water Mapping In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small […] Read more
September 06, 2024 Loree Duczek received the King Charles III Coronation Medal The RDEK’s Communications Manager Loree Duczek received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition and appreciation of her outstanding […] Read more
September 03, 2024 Back to School Safety Reminder As kids are heading to school this week, we’re sending out this back to school safety reminder to highlight the […] Read more
September 03, 2024 A College Gets Mobile A college gets mobile as College of the Rockies (COTR) delivers accessible education through a classroom on wheels! Accessible post-secondary […] Read more
August 17, 2024 A Tribute to Mary Giuliano Mary Giuliano, a beloved figure in the Fernie community, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 79. […] Read more
August 16, 2024 The Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Updated Communities in the Elk Valley will benefit from an updated Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will ensure cleaner, healthier […] Read more
August 07, 2024 New Fernie Elementary School Coming More student seats are on the way for families in the Southeast Kootenay School District with funding approved for a […] Read more
August 07, 2024 Nominations Open for Fernie Business Excellence Awards The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2024 Fernie Business Excellence Awards. Public nominations will run from […] Read more
August 04, 2024 Fernie’s ‘Respect the Brain Bucket’ Helmet Challenge Names July Winner In an ongoing effort to promote safety and reduce head injuries, Fernie’s “Respect the Brain Bucket Helmet Challenge” has announced […] Read more
August 01, 2024 Vote for Favourites in Lake Photo Challenge Immerse yourself in the beauty of Canada’s lakes and explore the challenges they face with over 400 captivating photo entries […] Read more
July 24, 2024 Summer Socials at the Pub Bar and Grill As the summer graces Fernie there’s no better place to soak in the season than the Pub Bar and Grill […] Read more
July 24, 2024 Wapiti Supports Fernie Heritage Trust Society The Wapiti Music Festival Society announced a donation of $10,000 to the Fernie Heritage Trust Society. This donation will support […] Read more