August 04, 2025 Fernie Firehall Project Moves Forward and Addresses Concerns The City of Fernie’s proposed new firehall continues to move forward, with planning milestones achieved and debate continuing over the […] Read more
August 03, 2025 Wind Phones Offer Space for Grief, Memory and Healing Three Wind Phones have now been installed in the Elk Valley by Elk Valley Hospice — offering quiet, reflective spaces […] Read more
July 31, 2025 Lock It or Lose It: Bike Thefts are rampant The RCMP are urging Fernie residents and visitors to take extra precautions with their bicycles following a recent uptick in […] Read more
July 30, 2025 Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Awards The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Fernie’s Firehall Dilemma — Safety, Transparency, and the Price of Progress Fernie stands at a crossroads—one that pits community safety against the preservation of cherished recreational space. At stake is a […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Accessory Dwelling Units RDEK Zoning Update A new planning process aimed at identifying needed updates to Regional District of East Kootenay zoning and land use bylaw […] Read more
July 23, 2025 Affordable Rental Housing more Sustainable and Climate-resilient Affordable rental housing in the Columbia Basin is becoming more sustainable and climate-resilient thanks to clean energy upgrades at 69 […] Read more
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