This three-year, $6-million program helps communities create welcoming, safe and vibrant multi-use outdoor public spaces that support community gathering and programming.

Children and youth will be growing their confidence and getting healthier thanks to 34 projects receiving over $500,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Basin PLAYS Capital Improvement Grants.

The budget as adopted shows a 2% increase in taxation over last year, which represents a $1 increase on the average residential tax bill

It’s hard to miss the huge new clear-cut on a steep slope just to the north of Fernie. Why are […]

Through public safety programs, non-profit organizations provide emergency and lifesaving services including search and rescue activities, volunteer fire departments, emergency preparedness, community and restorative justice for people in this province.

The City of Fernie decided at last evenings council meeting that the City will apply to fund a new multi […]

The review of the region’s Solid Waste Management Plan is now underway and the RDEK is hoping that residents and property owners will get involved and engaged in the process.

The City of Fernie is excited to announce that the Outdoor Community Rink will officially open on Monday, December 17, 2018, from daylight to 10pm.

The Outdoor Community Rink will be opening soon for the 2018/19 season! Community volunteers will be out this week preparing […]

The Columbia Basin Trust’s new Community Technology Program helps create tech-enabled spaces

Whether biking to work, hiking peaks or walking pets, Columbia Basin residents prize the trails in our communities and surrounding areas.

The Fernie Business Excellence Awards 2018 organized and hosted by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce were held on Friday, October […]