Got a favourite lake? Want to help protect it? Lakes in the Kootenay’s are threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, and climate impacts like rising water temperatures.

Today is officially Groundhog Day and according to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow there will be six more […]

British Columbia is warning drivers to prepare winter survival kits as an Arctic Outflow hits over the next week and […]

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Fernie and the Elk Valley. Storm after storm has blessed Fernie with […]

We are very excited to arrive at the most wonderful time of the year again, opening day! “A big shout […]

Fall hiking and biking is just another one of those quintessential Fernie activities. What better way to help get your […]

A firefighter recruitment drive is underway for the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley & South Country Rural Fire and Rescue […]

Effective at 1:00 pm Mountain Time on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Category 2 open burning prohibitions will be rescinded throughout […]

Fernie’s smokey skies been consistent and the current and forecasted Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) data is not looking good. […]

The Southeast fire centre currently has 66 active fires with 3 new fires in the last 2 days.

Effective at 12:00 noon PDT on Friday, September 2, 2022, campfires will be allowed in the Southeast Fire Centre. The […]

The best offense is a good defence when it comes to invasive species, because once they’re in, they can be […]