August 07, 2025 Safety Advisory: Hazardous Log Jams on the Elk River The Elk River’s water level is dropping, narrowing its channels and directing flow into several hazardous log jams. The force […] 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
August 05, 2025 Province Steps to Improve Elk Valley Water Quality Fall Short The Province of British Columbia has announced an update to the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (EVWQP), aiming to strengthen […] Read more
August 04, 2025 Fernie Firehall Project Moves Forward and Addresses Concerns The City of Fernie’s proposed new firehall continues to move forward, with planning milestones achieved and debate continuing over the […] Read more
August 03, 2025 Top Weekend Trips from Fernie with the Canada Strong Pass Do you know about the Canada Strong Pass? Running from June 20 to September 2, 2025, the Canada Strong Pass […] Read more
July 31, 2025 Badgers Need Your Help: Report Sightings and Save Lives If you’re out and about this summer in Fernie or anywhere across the Interior, keep your eyes open — and […] 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 23, 2025 Affordable Rental Housing more Sustainable and Climate-resilient Affordable rental housing in the Columbia Basin is becoming more sustainable and climate-resilient thanks to clean energy upgrades at 69 […] 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
July 15, 2025 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for Third Floor The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has committed an additional $15 million in funding to advance […] Read more