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
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 03, 2025 Wind Phones Offer Space for Grief, Memory and Healing Three Wind Phones have now been installed in the Elk Valley by Elk Valley Hospice — offering quiet, reflective spaces […] 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 NOW Shuttle Launches Inclusive Transportation Service in Fernie Residents and visitors now have a new transportation option with the arrival of NOW Shuttle, a Vernon-based, government-licensed service that […] Read more
July 15, 2025 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for Third Floor The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has committed an additional $15 million in funding to advance […] Read more