The Elk Valley is experiencing a below-average snowpack and this potentially does not bode well for Fernie. Last spring we […]

And then it snowed 24cms and we forgot about spring and skied powder…

Snowfall has once again arrived in the Elk Valley and this is a reminder to please slow down. With the coming snow accumulation people are encouraged to drive to the road conditions.

With this new snow Avalanche Canada is warning of the increased avalanche hazard and a generally-weak snowpack.

Remaining safe on our winter roads is a joint responsibility. Road maintenance is important however the driver is ultimately responsible for the safety of passengers and others.

A campfire ban in the Southwestern Fire Centre will be rescinded effective Friday, Sept. 14, at 1PM.

The RDEK has issued an evacuation order for ten properties in the community of Corbin as a result of a lightning caused fire in Leach Creek in the Elk Valley.

Sunday nights rain and alpine snowfall cleaned up Fernie’s air quality considerably.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Regional District of East Kootenay due to wildfire and
the potential danger to life and health in the Cross River/Nipika Mountain Resort

90% or river fatalities are caused by entrapment and log jams are the leading hazard. Be safe on the river and don’t become a river statistic.

Effective at noon on Thursday, July 26, 2018, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre which includes Fernie, the Elk Valley and Southcountry

The SE Fire Centre / BC Wildfire Service has announced that a Category 2 Open Burning Ban started Friday July 6th at 12PM throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.