Acclaimed author, naturalist and biologist Douglas Chadwick is touring the Kootenays this February to share his latest book, Four Fifths […]

This week there was a bear encounter on a Fernie trail in the Ridgemont area. The incident was reported on […]

With spring having arrived in Fernie, the temperatures are rising, the snowpack is melting, another ski season is coming to […]

WildSafeBC Elk Valley reminds all residents and visitors that bears are very active this spring in our community.

WildSafeBC Elk Valley has posted that Fernie bear reports have been well above average for the past three years. As […]

For the mighty grizzly bear, like all wildlife, habitat is crucial. But for grizzly populations to thrive in the long […]

Grizzly bears making themselves at home in Fernie and other Elk Valley towns. People walking on trails close to town […]

Fernie is wildlife country and there have been a number of grizzly bear and moose sightings reported on the Lazy Lizard trail and Mt Fernie Provincial Park

WildsafeBC Elk Valley says the entire community is to blame following a recent Fernie black bear death. This from WildsafeBC […]

1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES 1.1 Development Variance Permit Application No. 376 for the property located at 1362 & […]

Fernie is bear country and the bears are awake, hungry and looking for an easy snack. This past there have […]

The Elk Valley is home to an abundance of bears. With the choice to live or visit here, comes a responsibility […]