This year’s National Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from October 5th to 11th, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion […]

A major chapter in the Elk Valley’s land history has closed, with 120,000 acres of private timberlands now secured for […]

Step into a pivotal role and join the community firefighters and make a lasting impact with the Columbia Valley or […]

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club today announced a $250,000 contribution from EVR to support […]

BC Wildfire Service has confirmed that Heiko’s Creek fire is currently under control and Galbraith Creek fire is being held—it’s […]

The City of Fernie is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) and creating a Housing Needs Report (HNR) — and […]

Fernie has proudly become a bike town. From families cruising along the river trails to visitors arriving with bikes strapped […]

Columbia Basin Trust has released its Annual Service Plan Report. In 2024/25, the Trust generated $101 million in revenues from […]

As September arrives in Fernie, the town comes alive with the energy of back-to-school and the quiet strength of downtown […]

Fernie and the Southeast Fire Centre are experiencing hot, dry conditions under a high-pressure system and the fire hazard is […]

The City of Fernie is reviewing its business licence fee to ensure they remain fair, competitive, and reflective of the […]

Fernie’s next major challenge is managing municipal wastewater. For decades, the city has discharged treated sewage into the Elk River, […]