October 20, 2025 Fernie Steps Up for National Waste Reduction Week This week marks National Waste Reduction Week, a nationwide initiative that challenges Canadians to rethink what we throw away. From […] 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
October 02, 2025 National Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety This year’s National Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from October 5th to 11th, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion […] Read more
September 30, 2025 Elk Valley Lands Transition to Conservation Under Nature Conservancy of Canada A major chapter in the Elk Valley’s land history has closed, with 120,000 acres of private timberlands now secured for […] Read more
September 29, 2025 RDEK Kicks Off Fall Drive to Recruit Community Firefighters Step into a pivotal role and join the community firefighters and make a lasting impact with the Columbia Valley or […] Read more
September 18, 2025 EVR and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club Announce $250,000 Contribution in Support of the Wigwam Flats Ecosystem Enhancement Project Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club today announced a $250,000 contribution from EVR to support […] Read more
September 15, 2025 Regional Wildfire Update BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that Heiko’s Creek fire is currently under control and Galbraith Creek fire is being held—it’s […] Read more
September 13, 2025 Official Community Plan: Help Shape Fernie’s Future The City of Fernie is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) and creating a Housing Needs Report (HNR) — and […] 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
September 03, 2025 Columbia Basin Trust Releases 2024/25 Annual Report Columbia Basin Trust has released its Annual Service Plan Report. In 2024/25, the Trust generated $101 million in revenues from […] Read more
September 02, 2025 The Quiet Strength of Downtown Schools As September arrives in Fernie, the town comes alive with the energy of back-to-school and the quiet strength of downtown […] Read more
August 27, 2025 Fire Hazard is High: Campfire Safety Critical Fernie and the Southeast Fire Centre are experiencing hot, dry conditions under a high-pressure system and the fire hazard is […] Read more