Leah Scheitel

Fernie City Hall.

Council debates hours of operation at City Hall

At the Aug. 22 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council was presented with a staff report proposing to change the hours at City Hall.

Fernie City Hall.
SD5 received over $360,000 from the provincial government to help with providing transportation services across the district.

SD5 receives provincial funding for transportation

School District 5 (SD5) had some decisions to make in regards to over $361,000 in funding from the provincial government.

SD5 received over $360,000 from the provincial government to help with providing transportation services across the district.
Fernie City Hall.

James White Park Well project over budget

At the Aug. 22 regular council meeting, a report was presented to Fernie Council in regards to the well at James White Park.

Fernie City Hall.
Alex Cheveldave celebrates after a goal with teammate Mack Differenz. Cheveldave is the new captain for the upcoming hockey season.

Ghostriders announce new captain

Last week, Ghostriders head coach and general manager, Craig Mohr, confirmed that Alex Cheveldave is the new captain of the team.

Alex Cheveldave celebrates after a goal with teammate Mack Differenz. Cheveldave is the new captain for the upcoming hockey season.

Fernie Ghostriders host hockey camp for youth players

The Fernie Ghostrider hockey camp camp is open to young players between the novice and peewee age levels

The palliative care room at Lilac Terrace allows clients medical facilities while providing home comforts for their families.

Sparwood Lilac Terrace opens palliative care room

Lilac Terrace has opened a palliative care room at their facilities.

The palliative care room at Lilac Terrace allows clients medical facilities while providing home comforts for their families.

Editorial – Medicinal marijuana task force

The editorial for Aug. 18 discusses the City's plan to participate in the task force regarding marijuana legalization on Aug. 22.

Teck released unaudited second quarter results

On July 28, Teck released its second quarter results for 2016, posting a $15 million profit to shareholders, equating to $.03 per share.

Rose Watson.

Faces of the Valley – Rose Watson

This week's Face of the Valley is Rose Watson, who has lived in Fernie for 62 years.

Rose Watson.
Fernie City Hall.

Resident lobbies Council to participate in medical cannabis discussion

At the July 25 Committee of the Whole meeting, Fernie resident Sarah-Jane Nelson addressed City Council in regards to cannabis.

Fernie City Hall.

Editorial – Turtle theft

This week's editorial discusses the Albertan couples that collected 15 painted turtles from B.C. to take home with them.

Jimmy Vallance, originally from Scotland, first arrived in Fernie in 1968.

Faces of the Valley – Jimmy Vallance

This week's Face of the Valley is Jimmy Vallance, who has been living in Fernie since the late 1960s.

Jimmy Vallance, originally from Scotland, first arrived in Fernie in 1968.
Jody Krienke is this week's Face of the Valley.

Faces of the Valley – Jody Krienke

This week's Faces of the Valley focuses on Jody Krienke, who after travelling the world is making roots in Fernie.

Jody Krienke is this week's Face of the Valley.
The Elk Valley RCMP.

Accident on Highway 43 results in one fatality

On Wednesday afternoon, the Elk Valley RCMP responded to an accident on Highway 43, near Elkford.

The Elk Valley RCMP.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce.

Low Canadian dollar causes spike in visitors

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce released the visitor numbers for the month of June, which shows an increase of visitors to the Fernie area.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce.
The demolition derby grounds.

Lions Club: Please stop vandalizing the derby grounds

The Lions Club is pleading with the public to stop vandalizing the derby grounds in Fernie, B.C.

The demolition derby grounds.
Vancouver-based funk band Five Alarm Funk has fond memories of their Fernie performances. They are returning to the Northern on Aug. 6.

Five Alarm Funk returns to Fernie

Vancouver-based funk band, Five Alarm Funk, are returning to Fernie for an Aug. 6 show at the Northern.

Vancouver-based funk band Five Alarm Funk has fond memories of their Fernie performances. They are returning to the Northern on Aug. 6.
Fernie City Hall.

City to clean “unsightly property”

At the July 25 council meeting, Council approved a motion in regards to bylaw enforcement of unsightly properties.

Fernie City Hall.
Patti Cameron has lived in the Elk Valley area since the early 1960s.

Face of the Valley – Patti Cameron

This week's Face of the Valley focuses on Patti Cameron and her efforts to help people wherever possible.

Patti Cameron has lived in the Elk Valley area since the early 1960s.

Collision near Sparwood closed Highway 43 on July 19

On July 19, the Elk Valley RCMP responded to a report of a serious collision on Highway 43.