March 17, 2026 Columbia Basin Wildfire Preparedness Funding Brings FireSmart Pilot to Area A Columbia Basin wildfire preparedness funding is reaching the Elk Valley, with $182,400 allocated to Electoral Areas A and B through […] Read more
March 16, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Non-Profit Workshops Build Capacity Across the Basin Columbia Basin Trust non-profit workshops are once again stepping up to strengthen the backbone of communities across the region, offering […] Read more
March 16, 2026 Fernie Sustainability Certification and Tourism Fernie AGM Highlight Tourism’s Future Fernie sustainability certification will be part of the discussion when Tourism Fernie hosts its Industry Event and Annual General Meeting […] Read more
March 13, 2026 Fernie Nordic Skier Louison Dubief Wins U20 National Championship at 2026 Ski Nationals The Fernie Nordic skier Louison Dubief has once again delivered a standout performance, winning the U20 Mass Start Free national […] Read more
March 13, 2026 Fernie Singletrack 3 and Ride & Roast Fernie’s reputation as one of Western Canada’s premier mountain bike destinations was built on world-class trails, a passionate riding community, […] Read more
March 06, 2026 Fernie Nordic Skiers Make Global Statement at Junior World Championships Fernie Nordic skiing is gaining international recognition after two local athletes delivered impressive performances at the FIS Junior World Ski […] Read more
March 05, 2026 Fernie Pride Society Ben Bankas Statement Raises Community Concerns – UPDATE Key City Theatre has cancelled the March 20 event. In response, the Fernie Pride Society thanked the theatre for its […] Read more
February 27, 2026 Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Approves Funding for New Oncology & Renal Facilities The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) has approved an additional $7.12 million in funding to support the proposed Oncology […] Read more
February 27, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Board Welcomes New Members, Fernie’s Melanie Jeannotte Appointed Columbia Basin Trust has welcomed four new directors to its Board of Directors, including Fernie’s Melanie Jeannotte, while Owen Torgerson […] Read more
February 25, 2026 Community Foundations Strengthened for Generations Columbia Basin Trust is investing $970,000 in 17 permanent endowments held by 11 community foundations, helping ensure communities have reliable […] Read more
February 22, 2026 Fernie’s Winter Festival Returns: 49th Annual Griz Days Fernie’s Winter Festival Returns: 49th Annual Griz Days takes over town March 6–8, 2026, as the community gathers once again […] Read more
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