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
February 10, 2026 “Going Vertical for the Kids” Raises the Bar for Emily Brydon Youth Foundation “Going Vertical for the Kids” brought together world-class wine and music last weekend in support of the Emily Brydon Youth […] Read more
February 04, 2026 Life Flight International Establishes Air Ambulance for the East Kootenay Life Flight International Inc. has officially completed the full setup of its newest operational base at Canadian Rockies International Airport, […] Read more
February 03, 2026 An Invitation to Learn Ktunaxa Language: Listening to the Land The Ktunaxa language carries more than words. It carries place, memory, humour, history, and responsibility. This spring, a new Introductory […] Read more
January 26, 2026 Fernie Olympic Luge Pride: Two Athletes, One Historic Moment Fernie Olympic luge pride is on full display this winter, as two young athletes with strong Fernie connections prepare to […] Read more
January 26, 2026 City of Fernie Announces 2026 Discretionary Grant Recipients The City of Fernie has announced the recipients of its 2026 Discretionary Grants, providing $8,000 in funding to local organizations […] Read more