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 24, 2026 Fernie Utility Fees Increase by Up to 17% Fernie utility fees increase by up to 17% in 2026, after City approval of higher water and wastewater rates aimed […] Read more
February 23, 2026 RDEK Rural Transfer Station Optimization Project Survey Summary Released The RDEK Rural Transfer Station Optimization Project survey summary has been released, providing insight into how residents across the region […] 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 Matheson Creek Avalanche Snowmobiler Fatality The Matheson Creek avalanche on Tuesday, February 17 involved two snowmobilers riding in the Coal Creek snowmobile area southeast of […] 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
February 18, 2026 Basin Trail Crew Program Creates Jobs The Basin Trail Crew will be out this spring and summer, people across the Columbia Basin will gain jobs and […] Read more
February 12, 2026 Fernie Skiing Incident Claims Life of Local Woman A Fernie skiing incident on February 5 has left the community mourning the sudden loss of Betty Anne Flaherty, just […] Read more
February 12, 2026 Fernie Nordic Skiers Officially on Team Canada Celebration Fernie Nordic skiers are officially on Team Canada, and the community came together in full force at the Elk Valley […] Read more
February 12, 2026 Ponies & Planks Skijoring Fundraiser Is Fernie’s Must-Attend Winter Event Ponies & Planks Skijoring Fundraiser returns this weekend, and if you attend only one winter event in Fernie, make it […] Read more