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 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
July 09, 2025 Wally’s Barbershop – A Fernie Tradition Lives On I attended last Friday’s Grand Opening for Wally’s Barbershop in the Henderson Building in Historic Downtown Fernie. Heritage, authenticity, and […] Read more
July 08, 2025 EVR and Elk Valley Field House Society announce $1 million donation Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Elk Valley Field House Society today announced a $1 million donation by EVR to […] Read more
July 04, 2025 Fernie’s Draft Resort Development Strategy (RDS) Open for Public Feedback The City of Fernie is inviting community feedback on its 2025-2027 draft Resort Development Strategy (RDS), a critical plan designed […] Read more
July 02, 2025 Fernie Knows How to Celebrate Canada Day—Especially This Year Fernie knows how to Celebrate Canada Day right—and this year, the celebration felt especially meaningful. At a time when questions […] 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 26, 2025 Basin Festival Grants Support Summer Celebrations People across the Columbia Basin will be gathering for summer celebrations to enjoy music, performance and creativity at a wide […] Read more
June 25, 2025 Fernie: Fewer Vehicles, More Bikes! Cities worldwide are embracing cycling to reduce vehicle congestion, improve community health, and lower environmental impacts. Fernie is poised to […] Read more