Last year the BC government announced the single largest provincial ground search and rescue investment in B.C.’s history, along with […]

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning as temperatures soar across the Kootenays, and are expected to peak in the mid to high 30s C and continue throughout the weekend.

The vast mountain wilderness experience for which Fernie is famous for revolves around the Elk River and its tributaries. Across […]

A wet July in British Columbia is good for fire season and the weather forecast is predicting it’s going to be wet.

The heavy rainfall in the Elk Valley has has increased the risk of localized flooding. The City of Fernie has […]

WildSafeBC Elk Valley reminds all residents and visitors that bears are very active this spring in our community.

Work has started this week and will take about one month to complete. About 16 kilometers of trail will be upgraded or newly established and signed.

Everything has a breaking point. The trout population of the upper Fording River, who have long suffered toxic water pollution […]

Fernie Search and Rescue Avalanche Rescue Team has spent the day training at Fernie Alpine Resort. One hour after the […]

In Fernie, the Elk River Alliance will continue to educate people on stormwater management and to develop a stormwater wetland.

The Koocanusa Recreation Strategy, a living document, was developed to foster more sustainable and responsible recreation on Crown lands, while providing opportunities for local stakeholders and stewardship groups to play key roles in recreation management.

A detailed report on consultation sessions tied to the ongoing Columbia River Treaty negotiations has been released by the BC Government.