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
August 03, 2025 Top Weekend Trips from Fernie with the Canada Strong Pass Do you know about the Canada Strong Pass? Running from June 20 to September 2, 2025, the Canada Strong Pass […] Read more
July 31, 2025 Badgers Need Your Help: Report Sightings and Save Lives If you’re out and about this summer in Fernie or anywhere across the Interior, keep your eyes open — and […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Fernie’s Firehall Dilemma — Safety, Transparency, and the Price of Progress Fernie stands at a crossroads—one that pits community safety against the preservation of cherished recreational space. At stake is a […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Accessory Dwelling Units RDEK Zoning Update A new planning process aimed at identifying needed updates to Regional District of East Kootenay zoning and land use bylaw […] Read more
July 23, 2025 Affordable Rental Housing more Sustainable and Climate-resilient Affordable rental housing in the Columbia Basin is becoming more sustainable and climate-resilient thanks to clean energy upgrades at 69 […] Read more
July 16, 2025 The Morrissey Boat Launch Upgrades Celebrated The Morrissey boat launch, one of the most loved and utilized river access sites along the Elk River, was finally […] Read more