BC time change has officially ended for most of the province, but Fernie and the East Kootenays will continue to […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay Accessibility Plan has been formally adopted. The process started in 2023 with the establishment […]

The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) has approved an additional $7.12 million in funding to support the proposed Oncology […]

Fernie utility fees increase by up to 17% in 2026, after City approval of higher water and wastewater rates aimed […]

The RDEK Rural Transfer Station Optimization Project survey summary has been released, providing insight into how residents across the region […]

The Board of Directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has approved a decision to move forward with […]

The ink was barely dry on my prediction that all seven Fernie city councillors would seek re-election in the fall […]

Beneath the communities, farms, and ecosystems of the Columbia Basin lies a hidden lifeline: groundwater. A new scientific assessment commissioned […]

The Fernie Outdoor Rink is back to life, and if you’ve been waiting for that unmistakable sound of skates on […]

Court proceedings related to Prentice Park concluded this week after two days of hearings at the Supreme Court of British […]

An RCMP Incident in Fernie on January 15, 2026 escalated well beyond a routine “keep the peace” call, resulting in […]

Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential to protecting people, homes and critical infrastructure. […]