January 28, 2022 New and Improved Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors People looking for ways to enjoy the Columbia Basin’s great outdoors will soon have even better options thanks to upcoming […] Read more
January 09, 2022 Fernie Search and Rescue Busy Weekend Fernie Search and Rescue were busy this weekend with two calls to rescue injured snowmobilers from Fernie’s backcountry. Read more
December 08, 2021 Forum for Monitoring Elk River health Last Friday, December 3rd, a diverse group of parties united by their interested in Elk River watershed health convened to […] Read more
November 30, 2021 Rainfall Warning for the Elk Valley Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for the Elk Valley. Read more
November 16, 2021 Declaration of State of Local Emergency Given the ongoing threat of a flooding in Area A, and the need to be able to react quickly should […] Read more
November 15, 2021 Montane and Fernie Ridge trails closed due to flooding Due to safety concerns the Montane and Fernie Ridge trails are closed to public access until further notice. There has […] Read more
November 06, 2021 Annex Dike Project proposed Hand Boat Launch Questioned The Annex Dike Project includes a proposed Hand Boat Launch that has many citizens questioning why park green space is […] Read more
October 20, 2021 Volunteers plant over 550 plants at the Hosmer wetland Driving along Highway 3, just north of Hosmer, one would hardly notice a subtle turn-off into a gravel extraction worksite. […] Read more
October 05, 2021 Fall Family Activities In Fernie That Mountain Life’s latest family adventure edit from this fall showcases some family friendly activities you can do in the […] Read more
September 29, 2021 Annex Park trail loop to be paved Great news for accessible trail users from the City of Fernie! The City has successfully secured $500,000 in funding through […] Read more
September 23, 2021 Saving forests saves our communities Landslides. Floods. Wildfires. They come with a vengeance, sweeping away or burning up communities. When they’re happening, they seem inevitable. […] Read more
September 23, 2021 RDEK Board Supports Sustained Levels in Koocanusa Reservoir The Regional District of East Kootenay’s Board of Directors continues to advocate for consistent water levels on Lake Koocanusa during […] Read more