September 03, 2025 Columbia Basin Trust Releases 2024/25 Annual Report Columbia Basin Trust has released its Annual Service Plan Report. In 2024/25, the Trust generated $101 million in revenues from […] Read more
September 02, 2025 The Quiet Strength of Downtown Schools As September arrives in Fernie, the town comes alive with the energy of back-to-school and the quiet strength of downtown […] Read more
August 27, 2025 Fire Hazard is High: Campfire Safety Critical Fernie and the Southeast Fire Centre are experiencing hot, dry conditions under a high-pressure system and the fire hazard is […] Read more
August 26, 2025 City of Fernie Launches Business Licence Fee Review The City of Fernie is reviewing its business licence fee to ensure they remain fair, competitive, and reflective of the […] Read more
August 26, 2025 Fernie’s Next Challenge: Managing Municipal Wastewater Fernie’s next major challenge is managing municipal wastewater. For decades, the city has discharged treated sewage into the Elk River, […] Read more
August 26, 2025 Columbia Basin Trust to Directly Develop Multi-Unit Housing Columbia Basin Trust is increasing its support for housing by taking the lead in constructing multi-unit residential projects in the […] Read more
August 21, 2025 Elko Boat Access Closure for Construction This September Construction at the Elko Boat Access take-out on the Elk River is scheduled to begin September 8, 2025, with work […] Read more
August 20, 2025 Unanimous Vote Keeps Fernie Firehall Project at Prentice Park Site Fernie City Council has delivered its most decisive statement yet on the future of the new fernie firehall project. At […] Read more
August 09, 2025 Safety Advisory: Hazardous Log Jams on the Elk River The Elk River’s water level is dropping, narrowing its channels and directing flow into several hazardous log jams. The force […] Read more
August 06, 2025 Nupqu and VAST Resource Solutions Announce Partnership Nupqu and VAST Resource Solutions are proud to announce the next step in their longstanding professional relationship through the signing […] Read more
August 05, 2025 Province Steps to Improve Elk Valley Water Quality Fall Short The Province of British Columbia has announced an update to the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (EVWQP), aiming to strengthen […] Read more
August 04, 2025 Fernie Firehall Project Moves Forward and Addresses Concerns The City of Fernie’s proposed new firehall continues to move forward, with planning milestones achieved and debate continuing over the […] Read more