October 31, 2025 Ottawa Orders Further Assessment of Fording River Extension Project The Government of Canada has determined that Elk Valley Resources’ (EVR) proposed Fording River Extension Project (FRX) requires a further […] Read more
October 27, 2025 Columbia Basin Trust Invests $3.3 Million to Improve Affordable Housing Safety, Comfort and Resilience Partnering with non-profit housing societies and community organizations, Columbia Basin Trust is investing nearly $3.3 million to make multi-unit rental […] Read more
October 13, 2025 Reconnecting the Rockies: Keeping Wildlife Safe Along Highway 3 The Reconnecting the Rockies project is one of Canada’s most ambitious wildlife corridor initiatives underway outside a national park — […] Read more
September 10, 2025 EVR and Tourism Fernie Announce $200,000 Donation to Support Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Tourism Fernie Society today announced a $200,000 donation from EVR to support sustainable tourism […] Read more
September 08, 2025 Fernie’s Need for Dedicated Bike Lanes Fernie has proudly become a bike town. From families cruising along the river trails to visitors arriving with bikes strapped […] Read more
August 26, 2025 Fernie’s Next Challenge: Managing Municipal Wastewater Fernie’s next major challenge is managing municipal wastewater. For decades, the city has discharged treated sewage into the Elk River, […] Read more
August 20, 2025 Unanimous Vote Keeps Fernie Firehall Project at Prentice Park Site Fernie City Council has delivered its most decisive statement yet on the future of the new fernie firehall project. At […] Read more
August 06, 2025 Nupqu and VAST Resource Solutions Announce Partnership Nupqu and VAST Resource Solutions are proud to announce the next step in their longstanding professional relationship through the signing […] 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 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