July 18, 2024 Second Phase of Highway 3 Wildlife Fencing The second phase of the Highway 3 wildlife fencing project aimed at preventing collisions between people and wildlife begins this […] Read more
July 02, 2024 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zoning Bylaw The City of Fernie has implemented big changes to their Zoning Bylaw for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. The Zoning Bylaw was […] Read more
June 10, 2024 City Collaborates with Housing Society on Old Firehall Site The City of Fernie is partnering with the Elk Valley Family Society (EVFS) to transform the old Firehall site at […] Read more
May 23, 2024 Network of Hwy 3 wildlife crossings grows The Network of Hwy 3 wildlife crossings are growing with exclusion fencing, wildlife passages under bridges and ungulates guards helping […] Read more
May 14, 2024 Fernie Skate Park features accessible design and progressive features Following a year of redevelopment, the new Fernie Skate Park now stands as a beacon of accessibility and progressive design. […] Read more
April 24, 2024 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Opens in Fernie Sotheby’s International Realty Canada proudly welcomes Alan D Young Personal Real Estate Corporation to its esteemed global network, marking a […] Read more
April 23, 2024 Understanding the Housing Statutes Amendment Act The Province of BC has enacted new legislation called the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 44) as […] Read more
April 23, 2024 Fernie Chamber REDIP Grant Announcement The Fernie Chamber of Commerce Secured a Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program Grant to help create a Workforce Rental […] Read more
April 08, 2024 Tending Campsites and Trails While Strengthening Their Futures In the Columbia Basin, there’s no denying the presence of exceptional campsites and trail networks, which are among the best […] Read more
April 06, 2024 Fernie Valley Pathway Project Update The Fernie Valley Pathway Committee has secured funding through a grant application with the BC Government, marking another significant milestone […] Read more
February 13, 2024 Fernie Mayor provides Firehall Perspective A project like a firehall for a small city like ours is bound to create a lot of conversation, debate, and both opposition and support. Read more
January 22, 2024 Local Government Act Changes Bylaw Amendment and Public Hearing Process Recent legislative changes to the Local Government Act by the Province of BC are going to impact the public hearing […] Read more