With Covid-19 outbreaks on the rise again and our town busy with tourists, Fernie is at risk of having a Covid-19 outbreak.

Columbia Basin Trust is developing a short-term plan to help guide its activities over the next 18 to 24 months.

Premier John Horgan announced earlier today that BC is moving into Phase 3 of its restart plan, after increasing activity without seeing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

As our community moves through the Covid-19 pandemic and adapts to many changes around us; it is also a time […]

Fernie’s restaurants and pubs have begun to cautiously reopen for in-house and patio dining and drinks. Life in Fernie is returning to what we are accustomed to!

By changing our behaviour we did stop COVID-19 in its tracks, we must continue on this path until a better solution is available.

Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times.

Our very first Elk Valley Strong purchase was to these lovely ladies who got to pick an independent business within the Elk Valley to donate $10 from their t-shirts to!

This next phase of re-opening is focused on high use and higher risk outdoor amenities and will coincide with the launch of the new Community Ambassador Program.

As we prepare our businesses and community to be ready for phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, there are a whole raft of new challenges facing our members.

As we enter more relaxed pandemic restrictions, we welcome you as valued part time Fernie citizens that I know personally contribute greatly to our town in many ways and for that we thank you and look forward to seeing you again.

As part of the phased re-opening plan, Community Ambassadors will help create awareness and educate on the importance of physical distancing, and the safe use of shared spaces.