May 05, 2025 Captain Troy MacLachlan Retires After 29 Years of Service with Fernie Fire Rescue After nearly three decades of dedication, leadership, and service, Captain Troy MacLachlan has officially retired from Fernie Fire Rescue. His […] Read more
April 30, 2025 Fernie’s Mining Legacy and Future—A BC Mining Month Reflection As we commemorate BC Mining Month 2025, Fernie stands as a testament to the enduring significance of mining in British […] Read more
April 29, 2025 Rob Morrison Holds Columbia-Kootenays-Southern Rockies On a night that marked a national shift in political tides, the Conservative stronghold of Columbia-Kootenays-Southern Rockies held firm, re-electing […] Read more
April 24, 2025 Listening to Rural Voices: How to Improve Healthcare in the Elk Valley In the Elk Valley and similar regions, residents are calling for a stronger voice in decisions that directly impact their […] Read more
April 24, 2025 Emergency Preparedness Week focuses on Community Building and Personal Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the RDEK is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours […] Read more
April 23, 2025 It wasn’t fight night at the all-candidates forum, but it was still fun The all-candidates forum happened and there’s a few days left until Election Day. Still some time for you to make […] Read more
April 23, 2025 Jared Basil Delivers Powerful Keynote at Fernie Chamber 2025 AGM The Fernie Chamber of Commerce welcomed a profound voice for reconciliation and education at its 2025 Annual General Meeting on […] Read more
April 21, 2025 Earth Week 2025: Small Changes, Big Impact for Fernie April 20–26 marks Earth Week 2025, and it’s the perfect opportunity for Fernie residents to pause and consider how small […] Read more
April 18, 2025 Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Strategic voting could reshape Representation As voters in the Elk Valley and the greater Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies riding prepare for the upcoming federal election on April […] Read more
April 17, 2025 Quick Thinking Leads to Positive Outcomes in Two Elk Valley Vehicle Fires Twice this week in the Elk Valley, quick thinking was credited as a primary factor in the successful containment of […] Read more
April 16, 2025 Mountain Biking Boosts Communities: Trails Fuel Wellness and Economic Growth Mountain biking is more than just a thrilling ride—it’s a powerful driver of economic, social, and environmental value. A new […] Read more
April 11, 2025 City of Fernie Seeks Input on New Fire Hall Project The City of Fernie is inviting residents to participate in a community survey regarding the urgent need for a new […] Read more