January 28, 2026 Mayoral machinations make my musings moot The ink was barely dry on my prediction that all seven Fernie city councillors would seek re-election in the fall […] Read more
January 26, 2026 Groundwater Report Flags At-Risk Aquifers Beneath the communities, farms, and ecosystems of the Columbia Basin lies a hidden lifeline: groundwater. A new scientific assessment commissioned […] Read more
January 25, 2026 Fernie Outdoor Rink Opens: Community, Cold Weather, and a Lot of Heart The Fernie Outdoor Rink is back to life, and if you’ve been waiting for that unmistakable sound of skates on […] Read more
January 23, 2026 Court Update: Prentice Park Proceedings Enter Decision Phase Court proceedings related to Prentice Park concluded this week after two days of hearings at the Supreme Court of British […] Read more
January 20, 2026 RCMP Incident in Fernie Leads to Multiple Charges An RCMP Incident in Fernie on January 15, 2026 escalated well beyond a routine “keep the peace” call, resulting in […] Read more
January 20, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Invests $1.4 Million to Boost Wildfire Preparedness Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential to protecting people, homes and critical infrastructure. […] Read more
January 19, 2026 Fernie Alpine Resort Bylaw Heads to Public Hearing Amid Emergency Access Concerns The Fernie Alpine Resort bylaw allowing limited subdivision in the Timber Landing area is moving to a public hearing, with […] Read more
January 15, 2026 Fording River Extension Review Opens Public Conversation The Fording River Extension (FRX) Project has entered a new phase of public review, with the Impact Assessment Agency of […] Read more
January 14, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust supports Climate-Resilient Community Spaces Basin communities are taking steps to strengthen their ability to respond to the impacts of climate change with support from […] Read more
January 13, 2026 Fernie Transfer Station Review: Why Local Voices Matter Now The Fernie transfer station system is finally under review, and for a community that prides itself on environmental responsibility, this […] Read more
January 12, 2026 ORCBC Is Out of Touch With the Elk River The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) released its 2026 Endangered Rivers List with a familiar mix of valid concern […] Read more
January 10, 2026 Fernie City Councillor Kyle Hamilton Announces Mayoral Run Fernie city councillor Kyle Hamilton has announced his intention to run for mayor in the October municipal election, citing experience, […] Read more