April 27, 2026 Fernie’s Bears are coming to town With spring fully upon us in Fernie, temperatures hopefully rising, and another ski season behind us — Fernie’s bears have […] Read more
April 16, 2026 Tourism Fernie AGM Highlights Industry Growth and Tourism Strategy for 2026 The Tourism Fernie AGM brought together more than 100 local business leaders, stakeholders, and tourism operators, highlighting a strong year […] Read more
April 14, 2026 Increased Medical Accommodation for Basin Residents Each year, hundreds of Columbia Basin residents must travel outside the region to access specialized medical care at Kelowna General […] Read more
April 09, 2026 Columbia Basin SMART Grants Target Real Energy Savings for Non-Profits Columbia Basin SMART Grants are now available to help Fernie and Elk Valley non-profits cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and […] Read more
March 30, 2026 Columbia Basin Trust Non-Profit Advisors Program Expands Support Through Webinars and Workshops The Columbia Basin Trust Non-Profit Advisors Program is quietly becoming one of the most practical support systems available to organizations […] Read more
March 25, 2026 Fernie Rotary’s Feast for a Cause Returns in 2026 The Rotary Club of Fernie is excited to announce the return of Feast for a Cause taking place May 2, […] Read more
March 25, 2026 Fernie Ski Wall of Fame Additions Installed at Fernie Alpine Resort The Fernie Ski Wall of Fame additions are now installed at the Cornerstone Lodge at Fernie Alpine Resort, marking the […] Read more
March 24, 2026 CBT Helps Residents Access Fresh Nutritious Food More people in the Columbia Basin will be able to access fresh nutritious food thanks to new investments that help […] Read more
March 23, 2026 Northern Rubber Boa Sightings Sought in Fernie and Elk Valley Northern Rubber Boa sightings in Fernie and the Elk Valley are being requested by researchers, with residents asked to report […] Read more
March 23, 2026 White-Nose Syndrome Threat Prompts Bat Monitoring Push in Fernie White-nose syndrome monitoring in Fernie and the Elk Valley is now underway, with biologists asking residents to report unusual bat […] Read more
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 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