Mark Laver, from Castlegar and District Economic Development office, is looking into the possibility of returning the Kootenays to a superior mode of transport.

The very narrow and pedestrian unfriendly bridge over Lizard Creek is being replaced and greatly improved upon.

Scotiabank Branch Manager Patrick Bilyk, Rockies Law attorney Graeme Nunn, and GPI owner Gerald Price spoke for over an hour to explain on what a scam and fraud could be and how to deal with it.

Snowfall has once again arrived in the Elk Valley and this is a reminder to please slow down. With the coming snow accumulation people are encouraged to drive to the road conditions.

Remaining safe on our winter roads is a joint responsibility. Road maintenance is important however the driver is ultimately responsible for the safety of passengers and others.

Pacific Coastal Airlines is pleased to announce the addition of new, non-stop Saturday service between Cranbrook and Kelowna beginning Saturday, September 8, 2018.

This will end Fernie’s only public transportation service connecting with other communities. It also ends Fernie’s only the next day parcel business that many businesses rely on.

On Wednesday, June 20, the first WestJet flight from Calgary into the Canadian Rockies International Airport landed just after 11am. YXC is a one hour drive from Fernie and is our nearest airport.

The winter season was full of violent and sometimes deadly crashes and the government has announced new funding in an attempt to make our roads safer.

WestJet introduced a new regional air service operating under a capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Snowfall with total amounts near 15 cm is expected near Fernie. With the Fernie Factor this could mean up to 50 cm at elevations.

Fernie locals and visitors will see a new ski shuttle bus on the roads for this coming ski season