July 31, 2025 Lock It or Lose It: Bike Thefts are rampant The RCMP are urging Fernie residents and visitors to take extra precautions with their bicycles following a recent uptick in […] Read more
July 30, 2025 The Headwaters Podcast Returns with Powerful Stories from the Columbia Basin This summer, The Headwaters podcast returns for its highly anticipated fourth season, offering listeners a fresh lineup of compelling stories […] Read more
July 30, 2025 Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Awards The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence […] Read more
July 29, 2025 Mosquitoes Beware: Bats Devour Mosquitoes Did you know that a Little Brown Myotis can eat 600 mosquitoes in an hour? Not only do bats devour […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Fernie’s Firehall Dilemma — Safety, Transparency, and the Price of Progress Fernie stands at a crossroads—one that pits community safety against the preservation of cherished recreational space. At stake is a […] Read more
July 24, 2025 NOW Shuttle Launches Inclusive Transportation Service in Fernie Residents and visitors now have a new transportation option with the arrival of NOW Shuttle, a Vernon-based, government-licensed service that […] Read more
July 24, 2025 Accessory Dwelling Units RDEK Zoning Update A new planning process aimed at identifying needed updates to Regional District of East Kootenay zoning and land use bylaw […] Read more
July 23, 2025 Affordable Rental Housing more Sustainable and Climate-resilient Affordable rental housing in the Columbia Basin is becoming more sustainable and climate-resilient thanks to clean energy upgrades at 69 […] Read more
July 21, 2025 Columbia Basin Culture Tour is for Lovers of Arts, Culture and Heritage Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture […] Read more
July 18, 2025 Fernie Real Estate Summer Market Update: Steady Prices, Strong Demand The Fernie real estate market is reflecting broader trends seen across British Columbia’s resort communities: steady prices, increasing demand from […] Read more
July 16, 2025 The Morrissey Boat Launch Upgrades Celebrated The Morrissey boat launch, one of the most loved and utilized river access sites along the Elk River, was finally […] Read more
July 15, 2025 City of Fernie Launches Online Tracking for Building Permits The City of Fernie has introduced new online tracking for building permits, a resource designed to improve transparency and communication […] Read more