January 28, 2026 Mayoral machinations make my musings moot The ink was barely dry on my prediction that all seven Fernie city councillors would seek re-election in the fall […] Read more
January 26, 2026 Groundwater Report Flags At-Risk Aquifers Beneath the communities, farms, and ecosystems of the Columbia Basin lies a hidden lifeline: groundwater. A new scientific assessment commissioned […] Read more
January 26, 2026 Fernie Olympic Luge Pride: Two Athletes, One Historic Moment Fernie Olympic luge pride is on full display this winter, as two young athletes with strong Fernie connections prepare to […] Read more
January 26, 2026 City of Fernie Announces 2026 Discretionary Grant Recipients The City of Fernie has announced the recipients of its 2026 Discretionary Grants, providing $8,000 in funding to local organizations […] Read more
January 25, 2026 Fernie Outdoor Rink Opens: Community, Cold Weather, and a Lot of Heart The Fernie Outdoor Rink is back to life, and if you’ve been waiting for that unmistakable sound of skates on […] Read more
January 23, 2026 Court Update: Prentice Park Proceedings Enter Decision Phase Court proceedings related to Prentice Park concluded this week after two days of hearings at the Supreme Court of British […] Read more
January 20, 2026 RCMP Incident in Fernie Leads to Multiple Charges An RCMP Incident in Fernie on January 15, 2026 escalated well beyond a routine “keep the peace” call, resulting in […] Read more
January 20, 2026 Fernie Halfpipe Hero Dylan Marineau Gets His Olympic Moment Fernie has always had a habit of producing skiers who think a little bigger than the rest of us, and […] Read more
January 20, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Invests $1.4 Million to Boost Wildfire Preparedness Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential to protecting people, homes and critical infrastructure. […] Read more
January 19, 2026 Fernie Alpine Resort Bylaw Heads to Public Hearing Amid Emergency Access Concerns The Fernie Alpine Resort bylaw allowing limited subdivision in the Timber Landing area is moving to a public hearing, with […] Read more
January 18, 2026 City of Fernie Hires Planning and Development Services Director The City of Fernie hires a Planning and Development Services Director, welcoming Jeremy Johnston to a leadership role many in […] Read more
January 16, 2026 Canadian Institute of Mining Crowsnest Chapter Relaunches After approximately ten years of dormancy, the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Crowsnest Chapter is excited to announce its relaunch, […] Read more