March 06, 2026 Remembrances of a Time Bandit Long, long ago, in a different time (you’ll get the pun soon enough), I was a time bandit involved in […] Read more
March 06, 2026 Fernie Nordic Skiers Make Global Statement at Junior World Championships Fernie Nordic skiing is gaining international recognition after two local athletes delivered impressive performances at the FIS Junior World Ski […] Read more
March 05, 2026 Gearhub Announces New Consignment Space for High-Quality Used Gear Gearhub is embracing its consignment roots by launching a new, larger dedicated consignment space with a broader selection of high-quality […] Read more
March 05, 2026 Fernie Pride Society Ben Bankas Statement Raises Community Concerns The Fernie Pride Society Ben Bankas Key City Theatre issue has prompted discussion across the East Kootenay following a statement […] Read more
March 04, 2026 Cross-Border Surgery Partnership Brings Health Care Closer for Fernie Residents The Cross-Border Surgery Partnership between British Columbia and Alberta is welcome news for residents of Fernie and the Elk Valley, […] Read more
March 04, 2026 Fernie Nordic Skier Louison Dubief Makes History at World Junior Championships The Fernie Nordic skier Louison Dubief has helped make history for British Columbia at the World Junior Championships in Norway, […] Read more
February 27, 2026 East Kootenay Accessibility Plan Formally Adopted The Regional District of East Kootenay Accessibility Plan has been formally adopted. The process started in 2023 with the establishment […] Read more
February 27, 2026 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for New Oncology & Renal Facilities The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) has approved an additional $7.12 million in funding to support the proposed Oncology […] Read more
February 27, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Board Welcomes New Members, Fernie’s Melanie Jeannotte Appointed Columbia Basin Trust has welcomed four new directors to its Board of Directors, including Fernie’s Melanie Jeannotte, while Owen Torgerson […] Read more
February 25, 2026 Community Foundations Strengthened for Generations Columbia Basin Trust is investing $970,000 in 17 permanent endowments held by 11 community foundations, helping ensure communities have reliable […] Read more
February 24, 2026 Fernie Utility Fees Increase by Up to 17% Fernie utility fees increase by up to 17% in 2026, after City approval of higher water and wastewater rates aimed […] Read more
February 23, 2026 RDEK Rural Transfer Station Optimization Project Survey Summary Released The RDEK Rural Transfer Station Optimization Project survey summary has been released, providing insight into how residents across the region […] Read more