February 16, 2018 Fernie Significant Snowfall Alert A significant snowfall followed by a strong surge of arctic air is in store for Fernie this weekend. Read more
January 19, 2018 Avalanche Canada: Considerable hazard The Avalanche Canada danger rating for the Lizard Range and South Rockies this weekend will be considerable and human caused avalanches are likely. Read more
January 09, 2018 Backcountry Skier killed in Avalanche Elk Valley RCMP and Fernie Search and Rescue have recovered the body of a 36 year old male from Calgary who died in an avalanche on Monday. Read more
January 09, 2018 Fernie Search & Rescue Reminder Fernie Search and Rescue would like to remind backcountry recreationists of a few simple steps that will increase safety and reduce the need for call-outs Read more
January 04, 2018 Fernie Avalanche in Orca Bowl A group of 11 backcountry skiers were involved in an avalanche incident today in Fernie’s Orca Bowl. Read more
December 18, 2017 Winter Storm Watch for Fernie Fernie has a Storm Watch advisory for up to 25cms of snow that is forecast to fall on Tuesday. Read more
November 21, 2017 Fernie Opening weekend! Fernie Alpine Resort is opening for the season this Saturday, December 2nd, and Fernie locals are excited, some more than others. Read more
November 15, 2017 Snowfall Warning for Fernie Snowfall with total amounts near 15 cm is expected near Fernie. With the Fernie Factor this could mean up to 50 cm at elevations. Read more
September 26, 2017 Fernie Rotary Supports Families in Need With disasters striking around the world, hurricanes in the Caribbean, earthquakes in Mexico, severe flooding in Nepal and Bangladesh, The […] Read more
September 22, 2017 Campfire Ban Rescinded Effective at noon on Friday, September 22 campfires will once again be allowed throughout the Elk Valley and Southeast Fire Centre. Read more
September 15, 2017 Fernie Backcountry is Open campfire prohibitions remain in effect throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre. Read more
September 12, 2017 Elk Valley Evacuation and Health Alert: Updated The Elk Valley received precipitation overnight and the rain and cold temperatures are contributing to less aggressive fire behaviour. As […] Read more