Opinion: Fernie clear-cuts

I would caution the public to think about the repercussions of causing grief and bad publicity to these private companies that have the right to do log as they want as they might just stop all use of their lands.

Rosa of San Martino di Codroipo

Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Rosa who passed away only a few days ago.

Winter is Here for Snowmobiling

The Fernie Snowmobile Association is ready for snowmobilers with open staging areas, a great network of access trails and two warming cabins.

Ridgemont to be Logged

The resulting recreation impact will be substantial for locals and bike tourism, and a group of Ridgemont homeowners are concerned for their wellbeing.

Unsafe travels: Grizzlies in the Southern Rockies

For the mighty grizzly bear, like all wildlife, habitat is crucial. But for grizzly populations to thrive in the long [...]

Fernie Trail Conditions

Fernie's biking and hiking trails are mostly open and riding well. The weather has worked wonders in removing our above average snowpack quicker than last season.

Mountain Caribou habitat needs protection

We’ve know for decades that logging, road-building and uncontrolled recreation in mountain caribou habitat is slowly killing off our caribou herds

Grizzlies Need Room To Roam

Lamb and his research team use genetic testing of bear hair as well as GPS collars to build maps of grizzly bear populations

Coalition Calls for Halt to New Mines

The Transboundary Environmental Coalition has called for a halt to new mines in Canada’s Southern Rockies.

Keep the Wild in Your Life

“There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen I’m walking down a freshly cut logging [...]

The Elk Valley Trail

Happy trails to all of you! I’m not sure about you, but I certainly look forward to riding all of these great new trails!

Fernie Council Update

1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS & POLICIES 1.1 Development Variance Permit No. DVPA-374 for the property at 191-1st Avenue. Council authorized [...]