The Weather Networks Severe Weather Outlook is telling Fernie residents and visitors to be prepared for significant snow fall this Thursday and Friday.

The Fernie Griz has embraced the hipster and is getting the entire town to get their “cool” on as part of this year’s Griz Days Gone Plaid celebration from March 2 – 4.

With the NDP’s moving of BC’s Family Day to coincide with the Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana holiday, in 2019 Fernie residents will have to contend with the busiest weekend of the year.

A significant snowfall followed by a strong surge of arctic air is in store for Fernie this weekend.

The Avalanche Canada danger rating for the Lizard Range and South Rockies this weekend will be considerable and human caused avalanches are likely.

The Fernie Memorial Arena has a chance to win $250,000 in upgrades from the Hockeyville competition.

Elk Valley RCMP and Fernie Search and Rescue have recovered the body of a 36 year old male from Calgary who died in an avalanche on Monday.

Fernie Search and Rescue would like to remind backcountry recreationists of a few simple steps that will increase safety and reduce the need for call-outs

The estimated date for re-opening of the chairlift will be Saturday, January 20th.

The Fernie Old School Boxing Club staged an evening of amateur boxing at the Fernie Community Centre this past Saturday.

A group of 11 backcountry skiers were involved in an avalanche incident today in Fernie’s Orca Bowl.

Fernie is a winter paradise and a vast array of activities and attractions are available this holiday season.