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
September 21, 2021 Local Wakesurfers Shine at Canadian Wakesurf Nationals The 2021 Wake Canada Wakesurf Nationals were held over the weekend on the shores of Moyie Lake, attracting 58 competitors […] Read more
September 14, 2021 Dylan Siggers donates Bike for Trails Dylan Siggers, Fernie’s homegrown biker, skier and filmmaker, has lovingly offered up his mountain bike to be raffled for trails. […] Read more
September 08, 2021 Celebrate World Rivers Day with ERA’s annual Shoreline Cleanup The Elk River is an iconic ribbon of life essential to the Elk Valley, and after this hot dry summer […] Read more
August 31, 2021 Teck Joins Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring Program The Elk River Watershed Alliance (ERA) is pleased to announce that Teck has joined the Elk River Watershed Collaborative Monitoring […] Read more