October 01, 2025 Fernie Trails Alliance Welcomes Conservation Purchase by NCC The Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) has welcomed the news that the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has purchased a significant […] Read more
September 30, 2025 Elk Valley Lands Transition to Conservation Under Nature Conservancy of Canada A major chapter in the Elk Valley’s land history has closed, with 120,000 acres of private timberlands now secured for […] Read more
September 26, 2025 World Tourism Day 2025: Celebrating Tourism’s Positive Impact in Fernie Saturday, September 27 marks World Tourism Day, a global recognition of tourism’s role as a transformative force for communities, economies, […] Read more
September 26, 2025 Strengthening Non-profits: Columbia Basin Trust’s Advisors Program The Non-profit Advisors Program, offered through Columbia Basin Trust, provides organizational development and capacity-building support at no cost to local […] Read more
September 26, 2025 Brad Parsell Appointed CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association (KRT) has announced the appointment of Brad Parsell as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December […] Read more
September 22, 2025 Fernie Chamber Announces Finalists for 2025 Business Excellence Awards The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Awards! This year’s theme, “Rooted […] Read more
September 18, 2025 EVR and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club Announce $250,000 Contribution in Support of the Wigwam Flats Ecosystem Enhancement Project Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Fernie Rod and Gun Club today announced a $250,000 contribution from EVR to support […] Read more
September 16, 2025 Fernie Search and Rescue Reminds Hunters to Plan Ahead This Fall Fernie Search and Rescue has wrapped up another busy summer season with callouts ranging from false alerts to injured mountain […] Read more
September 14, 2025 Fernie Pride Society Donates Rainbow Bench to Fernie To promote inclusion and diversity in the Elk Valley and South Country, the Fernie Pride Society has donated the third […] Read more
September 13, 2025 Official Community Plan: Help Shape Fernie’s Future The City of Fernie is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) and creating a Housing Needs Report (HNR) — and […] Read more
September 10, 2025 EVR and Tourism Fernie Announce $200,000 Donation to Support Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Tourism Fernie Society today announced a $200,000 donation from EVR to support sustainable tourism […] Read more
September 08, 2025 Fernie’s Need for Dedicated Bike Lanes Fernie has proudly become a bike town. From families cruising along the river trails to visitors arriving with bikes strapped […] Read more