Fernie residents have enjoyed a relatively mild winter so far, but it’s time to brace for the arrival of an Arctic chill set to freeze Fernie.

Elk Valley Hospice has a clear vision: no one has to grieve or die alone. Focusing on dignity and compassion, […]

The City of Fernie is introducing the Fernie Rec Club and Fernie Junior Rec Club starting in January 2024. The […]

Elk Valley Hospice needs your support to help them fulfill their wish of a new bed and air mattress for the Palliative Care room at Elk Valley Hospital.

An Enhanced Trail Dogs is coming soon to Fernie trails with a $55,000 Trail Enhancement grant to fund extending the trail by two kilometres.

The drying of the Columbia Wetlands has lead ecologists to consider playing beaver to restore water. The water stewardship work […]

Janet Bidston has been officially honoured as the 2023 Electoral Area A Volunteer of the Year. “Janet has been a […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of developing a Climate Action Plan for the six Electoral Areas.

A recent study published in Conservation Science and Practice points to the Elk Valley as having the highest mortality rate […]

This week is National Waste Reduction Week. There are 7 themes throughout the week: Circular Economy Monday, Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste […]

Considered one of North America’s most important water towers, the Columbia Basin supplies fresh water to millions of people downstream […]

National Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-14th and the RDEK is encouraging residents to review the safety measures they take […]