Last year the BC government announced the single largest provincial ground search and rescue investment in B.C.’s history, along with […]

Tackle pressing problems like affordable housing, town infrastructure upgrades, facility expansions, and the creation of a stable year-round workforce.

The key message has not changed: the basic principles of physical distancing, keeping our bubbles small, practicing good handwashing and considering the use of cloth face masks in areas where physical distancing is not possible will all help keep us and our loved ones safe.

With concerns about long-term water pollution, carbon emissions, bighorn sheep and other wildlife, the Ktunaxa Nation, US Kootenai Tribes, the US EPA and Montana have all already asked federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to review the proposed mine.

The goats have returned, this has become one of Fernie’s unexpected popular events during a summer with a shortage of […]

Fernie had a first big step towards a replacement skateboard park facility. The City of Fernie Council unanimously voted in […]

Wildsight, in conjunction with partners Yellowstone to Yukon and Miistakis Institute, are excited to release an infographic on wildlife collisions and remediation in the Elk Valley.

The City of Fernie has received grant funding from the B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program to use towards completing an Active Transportation Network Plan

Premier John Horgan announced earlier today that BC is moving into Phase 3 of its restart plan, after increasing activity without seeing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

In total, Elk Valley mines put out 1.7 million tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, as much as half a million cars and light trucks on our highways.

City staff have developed a road-use design for 2nd Avenue that allows for these options and are seeking your feedback to help inform Council on their decision on how to move forward.

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has approved funding for 110 projects around the region over the […]