August 14, 2024 100 new rental homes coming to Fernie and Nelson Nearly 100 new rental homes are coming for middle-income individuals, couples and families in Fernie and Nelson through BC Builds […] Read more
August 07, 2024 New Fernie Elementary School Coming More student seats are on the way for families in the Southeast Kootenay School District with funding approved for a […] Read more
August 07, 2024 Nominations Open for Fernie Business Excellence Awards The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 2024 Fernie Business Excellence Awards. Public nominations will run from […] Read more
August 04, 2024 Fernie’s ‘Respect the Brain Bucket’ Helmet Challenge Names July Winner In an ongoing effort to promote safety and reduce head injuries, Fernie’s “Respect the Brain Bucket Helmet Challenge” has announced […] Read more
August 02, 2024 Morrissey Elk River Access Improvements Announced One of the most important Elk River access sites for fly fishing and paddling will be undergoing construction this September […] Read more
August 01, 2024 Be Aware and Prepared Heading Into Long Weekend The East Kootenay Emergency Management Program is urging residents and visitors to be aware and prepared heading into the long […] Read more
July 30, 2024 Local Firefighters Deploy to Support Structure Protection Efforts Members of the RDEK’s Regional Fire & Rescue Services have deployed to support the BC Wildfire Service’s structural protection efforts […] Read more
July 30, 2024 Keeping Zebra and Quagga Mussels out of BC Waterways Zebra and Quagga Mussels may be small, but they’re a significant hazard to British Columbia’s waterways. “Zebra and quagga mussels […] Read more
July 29, 2024 Be FireSmart this Wildfire Season BC firefighting professionals, first responders, and fire experts are ready to do their part this wildfire season. Be FireSmart! Your […] Read more
July 23, 2024 Increased activity in the Southeast Fire Centre A number of small troughs have passed through the Southeast Fire Centre since the evening of July 17. In the […] Read more
July 18, 2024 Second Phase of Highway 3 Wildlife Fencing The second phase of the Highway 3 wildlife fencing project aimed at preventing collisions between people and wildlife begins this […] Read more
July 18, 2024 Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Effect The City of Fernie communicated that they modernized their water restrictions bylaws to provide enhanced protection for the water system, […] Read more