On May 18, 2023, Category 2 and 3 open burning has been prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes […]

On the heels of the summer-like temperatures over the weekend, it’s no surprise the BC River Forecast Centre has issued […]

Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning in effect for the Elk Valley near Fernie. Rain, at times heavy, is […]

Living Lakes Canada is celebrating the BC Government’s decision to invest a historic $100 million into safeguarding the province’s watersheds. […]

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 […]

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