BC’s “speculation tax” does not apply to Fernie, the tax will target foreign and domestic speculators in other areas of BC.

Lamb and his research team use genetic testing of bear hair as well as GPS collars to build maps of grizzly bear populations

For the past couple of years, Fernie residents have helped mitigate wildfire by reducing fuels in overgrown areas in and around their homes.

Due to the insane amount of snow this season Fernie Alpine Resort has announced that they will be open straight through to April 15th!

The Regional District of East Kootenay Area A has named its 2018 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year. “Today, more […]

1. STAFF REPORTS 1.1 2018 Fuel Management Prescription Program Council has provided its support for the City of Fernie’s application […]

The Weather Networks Severe Weather Outlook is telling Fernie residents and visitors to be prepared for significant snow fall this Thursday and Friday.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors believes the region is already being impacted by the announcement and wants assurances the Tax will not be implemented in the region

The MOU for the policing contract has been signed and in 2018 the City will pay for five members at a cost of $782,520, an increase of about $61.53 for the average home or 17 cents a day.

Norm McInnis, CAO of the City of Fernie, encourages the city’s residents to become involved in planning and taking action to ensure Fernie’s long-term sustainability.

The funding is up to 50 per cent of the new employee’s wage over the first seven to 12 months, to a maximum of $25,000.

The Fernie Griz has embraced the hipster and is getting the entire town to get their “cool” on as part of this year’s Griz Days Gone Plaid celebration from March 2 – 4.