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
January 16, 2026 Canadian Institute of Mining Crowsnest Chapter Relaunches After approximately ten years of dormancy, the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) Crowsnest Chapter is excited to announce its relaunch, […] Read more
January 15, 2026 Eaves and Bruns Bring Music, Wine, and Giving to Fernie Eaves and Bruns, two remarkable figures from the worlds of skiing, adventure, and music are coming to Fernie this February—not […] Read more
January 14, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust supports Climate-Resilient Community Spaces Basin communities are taking steps to strengthen their ability to respond to the impacts of climate change with support from […] Read more
January 13, 2026 Rotary Club of Fernie: 2025 Was a Year of Impact The Rotary Club of Fernie held its first business meeting of 2026 on January 7. In addition to regular agenda […] Read more
January 08, 2026 2026 Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Avalanche Bursary Recipients The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club (FTSTC) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Avalanche Bursary Program, awarding a […] Read more
January 06, 2026 RDEK Electoral Area A Volunteers of the Year Nominations Open RDEK Electoral Area A relies on volunteers who give their time, skills, and energy to strengthen their communities, and nominations […] Read more
January 05, 2026 Ponies & Planks Skijoring Fundraiser returns to Fernie The Ponies & Planks Skijoring Fundraiser in Fernie is exactly the kind of winter event this town does best — […] Read more
January 04, 2026 Fire Hall Project Faces Legal Test as Prentice Park Trust Case Moves to Court The future of the proposed Fire Hall Project at Prentice Park has entered a critical legal phase, with the Prentice […] Read more