May 01, 2025 Celebrating the Kootenay Conservation Program’s Impact on Our Region As Fernie and the broader Kootenay region navigate the challenges of climate change and increasing human development, the work of […] Read more
April 30, 2025 Fernie’s Mining Legacy and Future—A BC Mining Month Reflection As we commemorate BC Mining Month 2025, Fernie stands as a testament to the enduring significance of mining in British […] Read more
April 29, 2025 Rob Morrison Holds Columbia-Kootenays-Southern Rockies On a night that marked a national shift in political tides, the Conservative stronghold of Columbia-Kootenays-Southern Rockies held firm, re-electing […] Read more
April 26, 2025 Fernie’s Holy Family Church Honors Pope Francis with Bell Ceremony Today at noon, the historic Holy Family Catholic Church in Fernie rang its bell 88 times to honour the life […] Read more
April 24, 2025 Listening to Rural Voices: How to Improve Healthcare in the Elk Valley In the Elk Valley and similar regions, residents are calling for a stronger voice in decisions that directly impact their […] Read more
April 24, 2025 Children and families recreation supported in 25 communities Children and families will soon have more ways to enjoy local indoor and outdoor recreation. With support from Columbia Basin […] Read more
April 24, 2025 Emergency Preparedness Week focuses on Community Building and Personal Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the RDEK is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours […] Read more
April 23, 2025 It wasn’t fight night at the all-candidates forum, but it was still fun The all-candidates forum happened and there’s a few days left until Election Day. Still some time for you to make […] Read more
April 23, 2025 Jared Basil Delivers Powerful Keynote at Fernie Chamber 2025 AGM The Fernie Chamber of Commerce welcomed a profound voice for reconciliation and education at its 2025 Annual General Meeting on […] Read more
April 21, 2025 Earth Week 2025: Small Changes, Big Impact for Fernie April 20–26 marks Earth Week 2025, and it’s the perfect opportunity for Fernie residents to pause and consider how small […] Read more
April 18, 2025 Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies Strategic voting could reshape Representation As voters in the Elk Valley and the greater Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies riding prepare for the upcoming federal election on April […] Read more
April 17, 2025 Quick Thinking Leads to Positive Outcomes in Two Elk Valley Vehicle Fires Twice this week in the Elk Valley, quick thinking was credited as a primary factor in the successful containment of […] Read more