April 20, 2026 Fernie Spring Forecast: Warm and Dry The Fernie spring forecast needs to separate two things clearly—what’s happening this week, and what the season is actually trending […] Read more
April 19, 2026 International Joint Commission Report Extension Reflects Ongoing Negotiations The International Joint Commission (IJC) has been granted an extension to deliver its final report on transboundary water pollution in […] Read more
April 16, 2026 Tourism Fernie AGM Highlights Industry Growth and Tourism Strategy for 2026 The Tourism Fernie AGM brought together more than 100 local business leaders, stakeholders, and tourism operators, highlighting a strong year […] Read more
April 16, 2026 Whirling Disease Near Fernie: Growing Threat to Elk Valley Fisheries Whirling Disease Near Fernie is becoming an increasing concern as another iconic mountain lake near the B.C.–Alberta border has been […] Read more
April 14, 2026 Increased Medical Accommodation for Basin Residents Each year, hundreds of Columbia Basin residents must travel outside the region to access specialized medical care at Kelowna General […] Read more
April 13, 2026 City of Fernie Responds to Wastewater Compliance Inspection Report The City of Fernie has submitted a formal response to the Province following a wastewater compliance inspection report that has […] Read more
April 11, 2026 Fernie Wastewater Report Shows City Out of Compliance with Ministry of Environment A Fernie wastewater report findings confirm the City of Fernie is out of compliance with provincial regulations, following a March […] Read more
April 11, 2026 City of Fernie OCP Update Round 2 Engagement Seeks Public Input The City of Fernie is moving into the second phase of its Official Community Plan (OCP) update, launching a new […] Read more
April 11, 2026 RDEK Board Rescinds Previous Time Change Motion; Will Seek Public Input The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will move forward with a regional survey to gather public input after the […] Read more
April 09, 2026 Fernie Chamber Annual General Meeting Highlights Local Economy and Community Priorities The Fernie Chamber Annual General Meeting returns Tuesday, April 21, offering more than a routine governance session—it’s a snapshot of […] Read more
April 09, 2026 RDEK Ember Stomp Wildfire Preparedness Event Returns to Jaffray May 1 The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will host the third annual Ember Stomp Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May […] Read more
April 09, 2026 Columbia Basin SMART Grants Target Real Energy Savings for Non-Profits Columbia Basin SMART Grants are now available to help Fernie and Elk Valley non-profits cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and […] Read more