The Fernie Public Library is becoming more high-tech with support from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Technology Program.

The British Columbia government has announced more funding to search and rescue groups throughout the province to be used over […]

The Columbia Basin Trust increases recreation opportunities with $484,000 for 29 trail projects

A new $6-million partnership between Columbia Basin Trust, College of the Rockies and Selkirk College will work toward shared priorities to enhance the quality, availability and uniqueness of the college experience for students.

The BC government is committed to the Resort Municipality Initiative program as part of its baseline budget. $39 million was earmarked for the RMI program over the next three years.

That is why we need to slow things down, sit back and look at the future. To take in the view and decide what we want for our community going forward.

This year the Griz is getting his Canadian Tuxedo out to celebrate Fernie’s 42nd year of Griz Days.

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.