October 01, 2025 Fernie Trails Alliance Welcomes Conservation Purchase by NCC The Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) has welcomed the news that the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has purchased a significant […] Read more
September 30, 2025 Elk Valley Lands Transition to Conservation Under Nature Conservancy of Canada A major chapter in the Elk Valley’s land history has closed, with 120,000 acres of private timberlands now secured for […] Read more
August 26, 2025 Fernie’s Next Challenge: Managing Municipal Wastewater Fernie’s next major challenge is managing municipal wastewater. For decades, the city has discharged treated sewage into the Elk River, […] Read more
August 26, 2025 Columbia Basin Trust to Directly Develop Multi-Unit Housing Columbia Basin Trust is increasing its support for housing by taking the lead in constructing multi-unit residential projects in the […] Read more
August 25, 2025 Lake Koocanusa Set to Host 2025 Canadian Wakesurf & Foiling Nationals Lake Koocanusa will once again be the center of Canadian watersports as riders from across the country converge for the […] Read more
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 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 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 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
June 28, 2025 Fernie’s Building and Development Community Sees Progress on Permit Delays Issue Fernie’s Building and Development Community sent a strong, united message to City Hall this week, calling for clear, accountable, and […] Read more
June 21, 2025 Fernie’s Development Community Demands Action on Permit Delays Fernie’s builders, contractors, and local business community demands action on permit delays. They have raised their voices in unison and […] Read more