October 20, 2025 Fernie Steps Up for National Waste Reduction Week This week marks National Waste Reduction Week, a nationwide initiative that challenges Canadians to rethink what we throw away. From […] Read more
October 15, 2025 Persistent Drought Underscores Need for Local Water Action Despite recent rainfall offering short-term relief, southeastern British Columbia continues to face severe and ongoing drought conditions that highlight the […] Read more
October 13, 2025 Reconnecting the Rockies: Keeping Wildlife Safe Along Highway 3 The Reconnecting the Rockies project is one of Canada’s most ambitious wildlife corridor initiatives underway outside a national park — […] Read more
October 02, 2025 National Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety This year’s National Fire Prevention Week campaign, which runs from October 5th to 11th, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion […] Read more
September 26, 2025 Elk Valley Resources donates more than $700,000 in support of trail networks Elk Valley Resources (EVR) today announced it is providing more than $700,000 in funding to enhance and grow the non-motorized, […] Read more
September 16, 2025 Fernie Search and Rescue Reminds Hunters to Plan Ahead This Fall Fernie Search and Rescue has wrapped up another busy summer season with callouts ranging from false alerts to injured mountain […] Read more
September 14, 2025 Fernie Pride Society Donates Rainbow Bench to Fernie To promote inclusion and diversity in the Elk Valley and South Country, the Fernie Pride Society has donated the third […] Read more
September 08, 2025 Fernie’s Need for Dedicated Bike Lanes Fernie has proudly become a bike town. From families cruising along the river trails to visitors arriving with bikes strapped […] Read more
September 08, 2025 Elk Valley Pride Festival 2025: A Rainbow Celebration in the Mountains The Elk Valley Pride Festival returns to Fernie from September 17–21, 2025, and organizers promise a five-day rainbow celebration in […] Read more
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 25, 2025 Wild Encounters: Coexisting in Bear Country Fernie is famously bear country. Whether you’re out hiking, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors in Fernie, understanding our black […] Read more