WildSafeBC proposed that all new residential developments use this style of garbage collection and offered other actions that would help reduce wildlife interaction.

Defending the Lizard Creek subdivision proposal before the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board before the vote that approved […]

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter

I have initiated many programs, worked on many projects, supported many organizations, and worked long days into evenings to do good for this community and for the area as a whole.

Area A Director Mike Sosnowski and Fernie Mayor Mary Guiliano argued that the entire area between the City of Fernie and Fernie Alpine Resort is going to be developed eventually.

WildSafeBC recommends certified communal bear resistant dumpsters rather than curb side collection for developments and businesses on the outside perimeter in prime wildlife habitat.

Lightening stuck the Lizard Range in Big Steep Mother Bowl just before 7PM and fortunately the fire was quickly extinguished due to several factors.

Columbia Basin Trust provides $900,000 this year through its new Energy Retrofit Program

All on-highway vehicles must remain on defined road surfaces–this effective eliminates crown land camping

There have been several cougar sightings at Island Lake Lodge in the past week. All trails are open at this time.

The BC Wildfire Service have 40 personnel on it, one helicopter, air tanker support, five pieces of heavy equipment, and have some machine guard and retardant guard on the south flank.

The award nominations for the 2017 Community & Business Excellence Awards are now open.