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
July 09, 2025 Water Mapping Helps Rural Communities Prepare for Wildfires As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: […] Read more
July 09, 2025 Wally’s Barbershop – A Fernie Tradition Lives On I attended last Friday’s Grand Opening for Wally’s Barbershop in the Henderson Building in Historic Downtown Fernie. Heritage, authenticity, and […] Read more
July 08, 2025 EVR and Elk Valley Field House Society announce $1 million donation Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Elk Valley Field House Society today announced a $1 million donation by EVR to […] Read more
July 04, 2025 Fernie’s Draft Resort Development Strategy (RDS) Open for Public Feedback The City of Fernie is inviting community feedback on its 2025-2027 draft Resort Development Strategy (RDS), a critical plan designed […] Read more
June 25, 2025 Fernie: Fewer Vehicles, More Bikes! Cities worldwide are embracing cycling to reduce vehicle congestion, improve community health, and lower environmental impacts. Fernie is poised to […] Read more