May 03, 2026 Fernie Fire Hall Replacement Project Reaches Final Design Milestone The Fernie Fire Hall Replacement Project planning has reached a key milestone, with the City of Fernie confirming that final […] Read more
April 28, 2026 Fernie’s Wildfire Risk Early Warning Signs Fernie’s wildfire risk is already elevated as British Columbia enters spring under drought conditions, a warm winter, and below-average snowpack. […] Read more
April 26, 2026 RDEK and City of Fernie Team Up for Family Safety Day Family Safety Day returns on May 9 with a larger, more coordinated approach to emergency preparedness, as City of Fernie […] Read more
April 22, 2026 Fernie Time Change Debate: Alberta Moves Ahead The Fernie time change debate is no longer about what the Regional District of East Kootenay did or didn’t do. […] Read more
April 20, 2026 Fernie 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Adopted Fernie 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan has been formally adopted by Council, setting the financial direction for the community […] Read more
April 19, 2026 International Joint Commission Report Extension Reflects Ongoing Negotiations The International Joint Commission (IJC) has been granted an extension to deliver its final report on transboundary water pollution in […] Read more
April 16, 2026 Whirling Disease Near Fernie: Growing Threat to Elk Valley Fisheries Whirling Disease Near Fernie is becoming an increasing concern as another iconic mountain lake near the B.C.–Alberta border has been […] Read more
April 11, 2026 Fernie Wastewater Report Shows City Out of Compliance with Ministry of Environment A Fernie wastewater report findings confirm the City of Fernie is out of compliance with provincial regulations, following a March […] Read more
April 11, 2026 City of Fernie OCP Update Round 2 Engagement Seeks Public Input The City of Fernie is moving into the second phase of its Official Community Plan (OCP) update, launching a new […] Read more
April 11, 2026 RDEK Board Rescinds Previous Time Change Motion; Will Seek Public Input The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will move forward with a regional survey to gather public input after the […] Read more
April 09, 2026 RDEK Ember Stomp Wildfire Preparedness Event Returns to Jaffray May 1 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will host the third annual Ember Stomp Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May […] Read more
April 02, 2026 Elk Valley Resources Socioeconomic Report Highlights Major Economic Impact The newly released Elk Valley Resources socioeconomic report underscores the significant role Elk Valley Resources (EVR) continues to play in […] Read more