September 17, 2024 Ready, Set, Prevent Wildfire. While it plays an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, it can pose a threat to communities. Effective preparation […] Read more
September 13, 2024 Fernie Moves Forward with $20M New Fire Hall In a decisive move to address the growing public safety needs of the community, the Fernie City Council has voted […] Read more
September 12, 2024 Local wins Photo Challenge with Blue Lake Shot The above photo from Blue Lake near Elkford won Public Favourite for the Lake Impacts Category in the Living Lakes […] Read more
September 12, 2024 Rotary Club of Fernie to Dedicate Peace Pole The Rotary Club of Fernie is proud to announce the dedication of a new Peace Pole at Rotary Park in […] Read more
September 10, 2024 East Kootenay Wakesurfer’s put in a Strong Showing The East Kootenay wakesurfer’s put on a strong showing at the 2024 Wake Canada National Championships over the weekend. “We […] Read more
September 09, 2024 Columbia Basin Trust Releases 2023/24 Annual Report Over the past year, Columbia Basin Trust has worked with residents across the Basin to deliver $80.8 million in direct […] Read more
September 09, 2024 Evacuation Order and Alert Rescinded for Baynes Lake Area BC Wildfire Service has classified the Baynes Lake Area fire as being held! Fire behaviour has decreased overnight and is […] Read more
September 08, 2024 Wildfire Suppression in Rural BC fuelled by proactive Water Mapping In mid-July, nearly 500 wildfires across Canada were ignited by lightning strikes. In the BC Interior mountains above the small […] Read more
September 06, 2024 Loree Duczek received the King Charles III Coronation Medal The RDEK’s Communications Manager Loree Duczek received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition and appreciation of her outstanding […] Read more
September 06, 2024 Fernie Fox Hotel Supports Youth Soccer The Fernie Fox Hotel announced its recent community grant donation of $5000 to Fernie Youth Soccer Association. The donation has […] Read more
September 05, 2024 The Green Party Announces Kerri Wall as Candidate The BC Green Party has officially introduced Kerri Wall as their candidate for the Kootenay-Rockies region in the upcoming provincial […] Read more
September 03, 2024 Back to School Safety Reminder As kids are heading to school this week, we’re sending out this back to school safety reminder to highlight the […] Read more