Andrea Horton

Volunteers step up to make Griz Days a success

Without volunteers, it would be nothing but chaos but we don’t see all the hard work that goes into the making of Griz Days.

Editorial – Dec. 22, 2016

Help those who cannot afford to put food on the table.

At the Oct. 24 Fernie Council Meeting, Council said goodbye to interim CAO Don Schaffer.

Fernie Mayoral Update – Mary Giuliano

The Fall 2016 update from Fernie Mayor, Mary Giuliano, sheds light on new strategic planning, amongst other things.

At the Oct. 24 Fernie Council Meeting, Council said goodbye to interim CAO Don Schaffer.
Karen Tse and Graeme Nunn from Rockies Law Corp. hold their winning pumpkin for Fernie Real Estate’s Carve for a Cause event held on Oct. 27.

Fernie Real Estate’s Carve for a Cause fundraiser

Over $2,300 was raised by Fernie Real Estate with their Carve for a Cause fundraiser.

Karen Tse and Graeme Nunn from Rockies Law Corp. hold their winning pumpkin for Fernie Real Estate’s Carve for a Cause event held on Oct. 27.

Fernie volunteer luncheon a success

Columbia Power and the City of Fernie hosted the volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Fernie Senior’s Drop In Centre on Oct. 21.

Operation Christmas Child underway

The world's largest Christmas project for kids is currently underway.

Fernie Pride Society building better future

Thanks to a group of people in the Elk Valley the Fernie Pride Society is coming to town!

Morrissey Internment Camp remembered

"The Camps" airing on YouTube and the Internment Canada website focuses on concentration camps in Canada.

Wayne Stetski hosts small business forum in Fernie

From a federal perspective, Stetski relayed that the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) needs to be fixed.

Fernie and Sparwood governments reflect on UBCM

The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) annual conference took place from Sept. 26 – 30 at the Victoria Conference Centre.

Fernie loses local legend – Heiko Socher

Heiko Socher will be mourned by all who knew him and know of him.

Sparwood and Elkford experience small earthquake

Sparwood and Elkford experienced an earthquake on the evening of Sept. 28.

Author Chris Brogan signed books for everyone in the audience after his keynote speech at the adVenture Capital Conference on Friday.

Elk Valley business opportunities highlighted at local conference

The Elk Valley Economic Initiative, in conjunction with Capasiti Consulting Inc. delivered the adVenture Capital Conference in Fernie.

Author Chris Brogan signed books for everyone in the audience after his keynote speech at the adVenture Capital Conference on Friday.

Fernie Council updates: bears and business bylaws

At the Mar. 29 Fernie Council meeting, councillors voted in favour of amending bylaw 2028, with regards to business license operation.

Editorial – Highway Maintenance

Editorial for Jan. 28 discusses Mainroad Contracting's performance, as their contact is up for renewal this year.

Editorial – Food Drive

Editorial for Dec. 17 focusing the amount of generosity in the Elk Valley.

Seven teams participated in the Atom minor hockey tournament last weekend, including a team from Fernie. The Medicine Hat Broncos played against the Southwest Cougars on Saturday afternoon.

Atom minor hockey tournament

Last weekend, Fernie Minor Hockey hosted a tournament for kids ages nine and 10.

Seven teams participated in the Atom minor hockey tournament last weekend, including a team from Fernie. The Medicine Hat Broncos played against the Southwest Cougars on Saturday afternoon.
Fernie Legion President David Black and Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano enjoy the evening at the Arts Station.

Arts Station celebrates 25 years

On Nov. 13, the Arts Station hosted their 25th anniversary party, with roughly 110 attendees.

Fernie Legion President David Black and Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano enjoy the evening at the Arts Station.
Bert Braybrook, Telus General Manager for the Kamloops/Kootenay Regions, Carly Jellis, Telus Sr. Regional Market Manager for the East Kootenay Region, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, Phil Moore, Telus Vice President of Broadband Operations, and local MLA Bill Bennett at the Telus event on Nov. 13.

Telus hosted event in honour of fibre optic network

The Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge hosted an event put on by Telus on Nov. 13.

Bert Braybrook, Telus General Manager for the Kamloops/Kootenay Regions, Carly Jellis, Telus Sr. Regional Market Manager for the East Kootenay Region, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, Phil Moore, Telus Vice President of Broadband Operations, and local MLA Bill Bennett at the Telus event on Nov. 13.
The province has approved an environmental assessment on the well at James White park.

James White Park wells assessment approved

The province has issued an environmental assessment certificate to the City of Fernie for the James White Park Wells project.

The province has approved an environmental assessment on the well at James White park.