April 22, 2022 BC Invests in Watershed Today on Earth Day, Living Lakes Canada welcomes the Province of BC’s commitment of $30 million for projects that will […] Read more
July 30, 2020 Hazard On Elk River 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. Read more
January 31, 2017 Coalition Calls for Halt to New Mines The Transboundary Environmental Coalition has called for a halt to new mines in Canada’s Southern Rockies. Read more
April 06, 2015 Fernie enjoys an early Spring Here are some pictures from Canyon Rafting who were out on the Lower Elk canyon for their first training run of the season. Read more
October 16, 2014 Elk River Dam warning system Whitewater paddlers, anglers, and other river users will be pleased to know that BC Hydro is installing a Warning System […] Read more
April 23, 2014 Teck determines Elk Valley water quality Teck Coal Ltd. is facing a massive pollution problem in the Elk Valley, where a metal-like element known as selenium […] Read more
May 21, 2013 High Streamflow Advisory for the Elk River The BC River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for the East and West Kootenays. A significant upper-low […] Read more
April 08, 2013 B.C. group fights for Peace, lower Fraser and Elk Rivers When the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia first came out with a list of the province’s most endangered rivers, […] Read more
February 09, 2013 Improvements to wastewater plant to protect Elk River The City of Fernie will receive $652,800 from the Government of Canada through the Gas Tax Fund transfer to improve […] Read more
June 26, 2012 Design Site One: North Fernie Bridge Site one is located just upstream of Crowsnest Highway at the North Bridge. This site was selected due to the […] Read more
June 09, 2012 Open House Video Presentation This is a 16 minute video presentation of the Fernie Whitewater Society’s Open House at the Fernie Golf and Country […] Read more
May 11, 2012 Scott Shipley Fernie visit Scott Shipley of S2o Designs came to Fernie to view the Elk River for potential whitewater park locations, meet with officials and meet the public at an open house. Read more