The Holy Family Church bells rang 93 times on Thursday February 25, 2021 to honor local resident Beny Mangone during […]

Recent sightings of individuals near and around the Elk River have caused Fernie Fire Rescue to issue a river ice […]

The Volunteer Tax Program at the Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre will once again be operating every Tuesday from March 9 to April 27 from 10am to 2pm.

From frogs to grizzly bears and creeks to lakes, habitats and species of all shapes and sizes will benefit from […]

Single use products, from packaging to food containers, to disposable cups and cutlery, are a key contributor to the 2 billion tonnes of waste that humans produce every year.

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is seeking public comment on its draft five-year financial plan.

Quantum Leaps: Girls in STEAM and Leadership Conference is a virtual and FREE event for all girls in the Kootenay […]

We need to ensure our culture and heritage is supported and doesn’t get lost over time. We are very proud to help support the Fernie Museum.

Columbia Basin Trust is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Codie Morigeau, a nominee of the Ktunaxa Nation Council, and Aimee Watson, a nominee of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, have joined the Board effective January 1, 2021.

David Wilks, mayor of Sparwood, was quoted in the Free Press, ““Don’t go to Fernie unless there’s a need to…”

Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 cluster in the Fernie region and urges all residents to maintain their efforts to […]

The Elk Valley Covid Support Team is back up and running due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Fernie.