Got a favourite lake? Want to help protect it? Lakes in the Kootenay’s are threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and climate impacts like rising water temperatures.

It took until 2022, but water finally made it onto the official agenda of a UN Climate Change Conference. ‘Water […]

Fall hiking and biking is just another one of those quintessential Fernie activities. What better way to help get your […]

Fernie’s smokey skies been consistent and the current and forecasted Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) data is not looking good. […]

Local Fernie riders competing this year include; Dylan Bailey, Matthew Goulden, Gena Greaser, Jikke Gyorki, Gary Joynes Carter Nieuwesteeg, and Mac Potter!

Effective at 12:00 noon PDT on Friday, September 2, 2022, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. The […]

The best offense is a good defence when it comes to invasive species, because once they’re in, they can be […]

AmbassadorWILD is an innovative program that supports sustainable tourism and recreation by helping to take care of important nature-based locations, collect data for quality decision-making, and promote safe and responsible front and backcountry recreation.

Columbia Basin Trust has successfully added 60 kilometres of high-speed fibre optic cable to its broadband network in the South […]

Effective at noon PDT on Thursday, August 4, 2022, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to […]

The Annex Dike Improvement project is getting underway next week, and will involve significant disruptions over the summer months including […]

Environment Canada has issued a warmer than average hot stretch special weather statement is in effect for the Elk Valley. […]