Fernie’s Arts Station became more than a dream for a handful of art enthusiasts when Canadian Pacific Railway donated land and the old CPR building to the City of Fernie for use as a community arts centre.
The Koocanusa Recreation Strategy, a living document, was developed to foster more sustainable and responsible recreation on Crown lands, while providing opportunities for local stakeholders and stewardship groups to play key roles in recreation management.
Invasive plants, for example, can reduce biodiversity, increase soil erosion, alter soil chemistry, adversely affect commercial crops, and destroy the places we recreate in.
The 2019 Fernie Business Excellence Awards gala was an packed event with an abundance of community spirit. The winners were announced and excitement was paramount, congratulations to all!