September 17, 2024 Ready, Set, Prevent Wildfire. While it plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, it can pose a threat to communities. Effective preparation […] Read more
September 13, 2024 Fernie Moves Forward with $20M New Fire Hall In a decisive move to address the growing public safety needs of the community, the Fernie City Council has voted […] Read more
September 09, 2024 Columbia Basin Trust Releases 2023/24 Annual Report Over the past year, Columbia Basin Trust has worked with residents across the Basin to deliver $80.8 million in direct […] Read more
September 05, 2024 The Green Party Announces Kerri Wall as Candidate The BC Green Party has officially introduced Kerri Wall as their candidate for the Kootenay-Rockies region in the upcoming provincial […] Read more
September 03, 2024 Back to School Safety Reminder As kids are heading to school this week, we’re sending out this back to school safety reminder to highlight the […] Read more
September 03, 2024 A College Gets Mobile A college gets mobile as College of the Rockies (COTR) delivers accessible education through a classroom on wheels! Accessible post-secondary […] Read more
August 29, 2024 Southeast Fire Centre Wildfire Update The Southeast Fire Centre Wildfire Update is very favourable! The downturn in weather steadied the wildfire activity in the region […] Read more
August 27, 2024 Campfire Prohibition Rescinded With the campfire prohibition rescinded effective at 1PM PDT on Monday, August 26, 2024 we are again allowed to have […] Read more
August 20, 2024 Elk Valley Regional Land Trust Receives Major Grant to Acquire Alpine Trail Lands The Elk Valley Regional Land Trust (the “Trust”) has received a grant of $750,000 from a Federal Government Fund administered […] Read more
August 18, 2024 Our Trust Magazine Showcases Community Triumphs The Columbia Basin Trust has released the latest issue of Our Trust Magazine, and it’s a must-read for anyone interested […] Read more
August 18, 2024 A Greener Future Begins with Curbside Organics The City of Fernie’s decision to expand its garbage and recycling program to include curbside organics is a forward-thinking move […] Read more
August 17, 2024 A Tribute to Mary Giuliano Mary Giuliano, a beloved figure in the Fernie community, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 79. […] Read more