February 18, 2026 RDEK Board Approves New Fire Hall for Hosmer The Board of Directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has approved a decision to move forward with […] Read more
February 18, 2026 Basin Trail Crew Program Creates Jobs The Basin Trail Crew will be out this spring and summer, people across the Columbia Basin will gain jobs and […] Read more
February 12, 2026 Fernie Nordic Skiers Officially on Team Canada Celebration Fernie Nordic skiers are officially on Team Canada, and the community came together in full force at the Elk Valley […] Read more
February 12, 2026 Ponies & Planks Skijoring Fundraiser Is Fernie’s Must-Attend Winter Event Ponies & Planks Skijoring Fundraiser returns this weekend, and if you attend only one winter event in Fernie, make it […] Read more
February 12, 2026 Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club Griz Days Raffle Makes a Splash The Elk Valley Dolphins Swim Club Griz Days Raffle is making waves as part of Griz Days 2026, bringing community […] 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 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
February 02, 2026 Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship The Neil Muth Memorial Scholarship was created to honour Neil Muth who valued and supported perseverance and continuous learning. Read more
January 26, 2026 Groundwater Report Flags At-Risk Aquifers Beneath the communities, farms, and ecosystems of the Columbia Basin lies a hidden lifeline: groundwater. A new scientific assessment commissioned […] 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
January 25, 2026 Fernie Outdoor Rink Opens: Community, Cold Weather, and a Lot of Heart The Fernie Outdoor Rink is back to life, and if you’ve been waiting for that unmistakable sound of skates on […] Read more
January 20, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Invests $1.4 Million to Boost Wildfire Preparedness Wildfires are a recurring risk in the Columbia Basin, making local preparedness essential to protecting people, homes and critical infrastructure. […] Read more