April 14, 2026 Increased Medical Accommodation for Basin Residents Each year, hundreds of Columbia Basin residents must travel outside the region to access specialized medical care at Kelowna General […] Read more
April 13, 2026 City of Fernie Responds to Wastewater Compliance Inspection Report The City of Fernie has submitted a formal response to the Province following a wastewater compliance inspection report that has […] Read more
April 11, 2026 Fernie Wastewater Report Shows City Out of Compliance with Ministry of Environment A Fernie wastewater report findings confirm the City of Fernie is out of compliance with provincial regulations, following a March […] Read more
April 11, 2026 City of Fernie OCP Update Round 2 Engagement Seeks Public Input The City of Fernie is moving into the second phase of its Official Community Plan (OCP) update, launching a new […] Read more
April 11, 2026 RDEK Board Rescinds Previous Time Change Motion; Will Seek Public Input The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will move forward with a regional survey to gather public input after the […] Read more
April 09, 2026 Fernie Chamber Annual General Meeting Highlights Local Economy and Community Priorities The Fernie Chamber Annual General Meeting returns Tuesday, April 21, offering more than a routine governance session—it’s a snapshot of […] Read more
April 09, 2026 RDEK Ember Stomp Wildfire Preparedness Event Returns to Jaffray May 1 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will host the third annual Ember Stomp Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May […] Read more
April 09, 2026 Columbia Basin SMART Grants Target Real Energy Savings for Non-Profits Columbia Basin SMART Grants are now available to help Fernie and Elk Valley non-profits cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and […] Read more
April 02, 2026 Elk Valley Resources Socioeconomic Report Highlights Major Economic Impact The newly released Elk Valley Resources socioeconomic report underscores the significant role Elk Valley Resources (EVR) continues to play in […] Read more
April 01, 2026 Fernie Ghostriders Junior A Tier 1 Status Confirmed as KIJHL Faces Major League Split The Fernie Ghostriders will remain a Junior A Tier 1 team as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League undergoes a […] Read more
March 30, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Non-Profit Advisors Program Expands Support Through Webinars and Workshops The Columbia Basin Trust Non-Profit Advisors Program is quietly becoming one of the most practical support systems available to organizations […] Read more
March 27, 2026 Fernie Time Change Debate Deepens After RDEK Vote The Fernie time change debate has moved well beyond the RDEK boardroom. Two weeks after the Regional District of East […] Read more