July 24, 2025 Fernie’s Firehall Dilemma — Safety, Transparency, and the Price of Progress Fernie stands at a crossroads—one that pits community safety against the preservation of cherished recreational space. At stake is a […] Read more
July 24, 2025 NOW Shuttle Launches Inclusive Transportation Service in Fernie Residents and visitors now have a new transportation option with the arrival of NOW Shuttle, a Vernon-based, government-licensed service that […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Accessory Dwelling Units RDEK Zoning Update A new planning process aimed at identifying needed updates to Regional District of East Kootenay zoning and land use bylaw […] Read more
July 23, 2025 Affordable Rental Housing more Sustainable and Climate-resilient Affordable rental housing in the Columbia Basin is becoming more sustainable and climate-resilient thanks to clean energy upgrades at 69 […] Read more
July 21, 2025 Columbia Basin Culture Tour is for Lovers of Arts, Culture and Heritage Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture […] Read more
July 18, 2025 Fernie Real Estate Summer Market Update: Steady Prices, Strong Demand The Fernie real estate market is reflecting broader trends seen across British Columbia’s resort communities: steady prices, increasing demand from […] Read more
July 16, 2025 The Morrissey Boat Launch Upgrades Celebrated The Morrissey boat launch, one of the most loved and utilized river access sites along the Elk River, was finally […] Read more
July 15, 2025 City of Fernie Launches Online Tracking for Building Permits The City of Fernie has introduced new online tracking for building permits, a resource designed to improve transparency and communication […] Read more
July 15, 2025 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for Third Floor The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has committed an additional $15 million in funding to advance […] Read more
July 10, 2025 Firehall referendum shot down in flames It’s been quiet. Too quiet. If only there was something going on … like a bombshell report on the city’s […] Read more
July 10, 2025 Fernie Chamber Launches 2025 Business Walk Survey The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Business Walk, an initiative aimed at […] Read more
July 09, 2025 Water Mapping Helps Rural Communities Prepare for Wildfires As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: […] Read more