The increasing intensity and severity of wildfires in British Columbia is a growing concern and many rural communities are experiencing […]

Effective at 1:00 PM (MT) on Friday, May 30, 2025, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast […]

As of May 1st, British Columbia’s snowpack is averaging just 71% of normal, according to the latest Snow Survey and […]

After nearly three decades of dedication, leadership, and service, Captain Troy MacLachlan has officially retired from Fernie Fire Rescue. His […]

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10 this year, and the RDEK is encouraging residents to connect with neighbours […]

Twice this week in the Elk Valley, quick thinking was credited as a primary factor in the successful containment of […]

The City of Fernie is inviting residents to participate in a community survey regarding the urgent need for a new […]

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is in the process of establishing an Advisory Group to help provide input […]

As March winds down, winter isn’t quite ready to say goodbye and is delivering a few more powder days. A […]

Healthy ecosystems are essential for sustaining biodiversity and community well-being. To support ecosystem improvements, Columbia Basin Trust is providing over […]

As March unfolds in Fernie, residents and visitors alike find themselves pondering winter’s whims: “Where has winter gone, and will […]

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, Alberta Parks, and the Province of British Columbia, has issued a Special Public […]