March 27, 2026 Fernie Time Change Debate Deepens After RDEK Vote The Fernie time change debate has moved well beyond the RDEK boardroom. Two weeks after the Regional District of East […] Read more
March 24, 2026 CBT Helps Residents Access Fresh Nutritious Food More people in the Columbia Basin will be able to access fresh nutritious food thanks to new investments that help […] Read more
March 24, 2026 Elk Valley Resources and City of Fernie announce new ice resurfacer purchase Elk Valley Resources and the City of Fernie have announced the purchase of a new ice resurfacer for the Fernie […] Read more
March 23, 2026 Northern Rubber Boa Sightings Sought in Fernie and Elk Valley Northern Rubber Boa sightings in Fernie and the Elk Valley are being requested by researchers, with residents asked to report […] Read more
March 23, 2026 White-Nose Syndrome Threat Prompts Bat Monitoring Push in Fernie White-nose syndrome monitoring in Fernie and the Elk Valley is now underway, with biologists asking residents to report unusual bat […] Read more
March 20, 2026 Fernie Sewage Discharge Update: Emergency Bypass Activated Fernie sewage discharge has escalated into an active emergency situation, with the City forced to release untreated effluent into the […] Read more
March 20, 2026 Fernie Sewage Discharge Risk Rises with Heavy Rainfall Fernie sewage discharge risk is rising again as heavy rainfall across the Elk Valley pushes the City’s wastewater system toward […] Read more
March 12, 2026 Dicken Road Detour Raises Serious Safety Concerns The proposed Highway 3 Dicken Road Detour during the upcoming Hartley Creek Bridge construction has triggered strong concern from residents, […] Read more
March 11, 2026 Elk Valley Resources and STARS Announce $500,000 Donation to Support Critical Mission Operations Elk Valley Resources and STARS today announced a $500,000 donation from EVR to support STARS’ critical mission operations. This contribution […] Read more
March 04, 2026 Cross-Border Surgery Partnership Brings Health Care Closer for Fernie Residents The Cross-Border Surgery Partnership between British Columbia and Alberta is welcome news for residents of Fernie and the Elk Valley, […] Read more
February 27, 2026 East Kootenay Accessibility Plan Formally Adopted The Regional District of East Kootenay Accessibility Plan has been formally adopted. The process started in 2023 with the establishment […] Read more
February 27, 2026 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for New Oncology & Renal Facilities The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) has approved an additional $7.12 million in funding to support the proposed Oncology […] Read more