February 08, 2024 The New Firehall Location During the sixteen years I served as councillor and mayor for the City of Fernie, I was involved in decision-making […] Read more
February 08, 2024 The Blue Toque By Keith Liggett There is a gross mis-understanding in the discussion about the eviction of the Blue Toque. This eviction […] Read more
February 08, 2024 Farms Get Support to Face Climate Change The Columbia Basin benefits from the wide range of food that is grown right in the region. Now, 26 farms […] Read more
February 06, 2024 RDEK Climate Action Plan Engagement Summary Released The Regional District of East Kootenay has just released a Climate Action Plan engagement summary, including the results of the recent public survey. Read more
January 27, 2024 Firesmart Activities Coming to Basin Communities A Province/Trust partnership provides nearly $1.8 million to 11 local projects Read more
January 26, 2024 New Fire Hall Site Selected On January 23rd at the Regular Council Meeting, Council selected a portion of Prentice Park as the New Fire Hall […] Read more
January 11, 2024 Fernie Search and Rescue Unaffected by Reported Turmoil Fernie Search and Rescue has confirmed that they remain unaffected by the reported turmoil between BC SAR and Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. Read more
January 10, 2024 Arctic Chill Set to Freeze Fernie Fernie residents have enjoyed a relatively mild winter so far, but it’s time to brace for the arrival of an Arctic chill set to freeze Fernie. Read more
January 10, 2024 Fernie Heritage Trust Society Receives Generous Donation Through “Cheers to Charity” The Fernie Heritage Trust Society recently had reason to celebrate as they received a generous donation from the Fernie Brewing […] Read more
January 06, 2024 Honouring Local Legend Len Vaness A service to honor the life of local legend Len Vaness was held on Friday, December 29,2023 at the Hosmer Hall. Read more
January 04, 2024 Nominations Open for 2024 RDEK Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year The Regional District of East Kootenay is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year. Read more