Due to recent precipitation and a slight change in conditions, Fernie Fire Rescue is temporarily rescinding the ban on backyard […]

The City of Fernie is looking for your feedback on their proposed 2020 budget. Let the City know your thoughts […]

Citizens of Fernie were outraged by the destruction of a Beaver Dam on the Montane property on Cokato Road this week.

Every time we get sent to a call it puts our members and first responders at risk. There is no excuse for burning right now and we need East Kootenay residents to help us by respecting the open fire restrictions

I thank the community for respecting this fire ban and working with us to keep everyone safe through these challenging times.

To assist with the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Fernie Fire Rescue is implementing a total fire ban […]

Timing is everything, think again about who you are supporting and why we need our small businesses to survive this crisis!

The City of Fernie has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in support of Provincial measures responding to the ongoing […]

The B.C. government has closed all parks and is restricting camping and motorized recreation throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and summer.

Don’t be the person who unknowingly spreads COVID-19 because they wanted a weekend getaway.

The RDEK Board of Directors has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Provincial Health Officer to introduce stronger measures and provide additional clarity around travel between communities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

People in the Columbia Basin are experiencing the broad and serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Columbia Basin Trust is […]