In July 2017, a staffing survey found 60% of businesses had unfilled positions. Lack of housing was raised as a contributing factor to the shortage of workers.

The precautionary evacuation order remains in place around Fernie Memorial Arena this afternoon as a specialized hazardous materials team continues to work with City of Fernie Fire and Emergency Services to contain an ammonia leak inside the arena

Three workers at the Fernie Memorial Arena are reported to have died as a result of an ammonia leak.

When it comes to Ski Fernie, I am all in: season’s pass, priority parking, new gear.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention for elected officials was most interesting this year with the meeting of new government ministers.

Teck Resources pled guilty Thursday to three violations of the federal Fisheries Act for polluting a tributary of the Elk […]

Congratulations to the many businesses that were nominated and that have been selected as finalists.

Fourteen sessions with expert presenters, from within the region and outside the region, will focus on how to harness opportunities from three global trends: shifting demographics in our communities, rapidly evolving technology and the changing climate.

With disasters striking around the world, hurricanes in the Caribbean, earthquakes in Mexico, severe flooding in Nepal and Bangladesh, The […]

Effective at noon on Friday, September 22 campfires will once again be allowed throughout the Elk Valley and Southeast Fire Centre.

The second annual Carve for a Cause event will once again be raising money for Elk Valley Hospice and one […]

This proves people in this town are pretty special. Thank you so much everyone.