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Kasha Bell and Sara Lewis are competing with the Kootenay Soccer team in the upcoming B.C. Summer Games. Bell was named as captain of the regional team.

Local teens head to Summer Games with the regional soccer team

Two local teenagers are headed to the B.C. Summer Games with the Kootenay Region soccer team.

Kasha Bell and Sara Lewis are competing with the Kootenay Soccer team in the upcoming B.C. Summer Games. Bell was named as captain of the regional team.
Camaro 67, a Vancouver-based afro-funk band, will be playing at Wapiti on the Saturday afternoon.

Afro-funk band Camaro 67 brings beats to Wapiti

Camaro 67 is likely to take up the entire stage at Wapiti Music Festival, and it isn’t just because of the band’s sound.

Camaro 67, a Vancouver-based afro-funk band, will be playing at Wapiti on the Saturday afternoon.
The City of Fernie released their annual municipal report, detailing their 2015 activities.

City Council discusses short-term rentals in Fernie

Fernie City Council received a presentation from Fernie Chamber of Commerce Director regarding short-term rental units in Fernie.

The City of Fernie released their annual municipal report, detailing their 2015 activities.

Editorial – Face of the Valley

One aspect of this area that is hard to ignore is that it attracts some characters.

Fire department releases second quarter report

Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Ted Ruiter, gave his second quarterly report to council.

The City of Fernie is participating in an audit in relation to human resource practices in smaller governments.

Council enacts an alternative approval process for boundary expansion

Fernie Council approved an Alternative Approval Process in regards to a municipal boundary expansion north of Brenners Road.

The City of Fernie is participating in an audit in relation to human resource practices in smaller governments.

Work to begin on highway upgrade project

The province announced it approved a contract to resurface approximately 15 kilometres of highway between Fernie and Hosmer.

Fernie City Hall.

Fernie Council approves two partnership agreements

On July 11, Fernie Council approved a motion for a land use agreement with the Fernie Pets Society and Chamber of Commerce.

Fernie City Hall.
Wild Honey’s Laura Cain, Shelby Cain and Jessica Niedermayer are the opening performance at this year’s Wapiti Music Festival.

Wild Honey hopes to wow at Wapiti

For the local group Wild Honey, the opportunity to play at this year’s Wapiti Music Festival is a compliment and an honour.

Wild Honey’s Laura Cain, Shelby Cain and Jessica Niedermayer are the opening performance at this year’s Wapiti Music Festival.
Fernie City Hall.

City welcomes Don Schaffer as interim CAO

Starting in his new position at City Hall last Thursday, Don Schaffer says his experience in Fernie has been positive so far.

Fernie City Hall.
Cranbrook councillor Tom Shypitka at his nomination announcement in Cranbrook on June 29.

Cranbrook councillor announces Liberal MLA nomination bid

With the next provincial election 10 months away, a Cranbrook City Councillor has put their name into the ring for the Liberal nomination.

Cranbrook councillor Tom Shypitka at his nomination announcement in Cranbrook on June 29.
Roger Theaker has written thousands of trivia questions during his time as a trivia host at The Fernie Hotel.

Challenge your intelligence with trivia

Every Wednesday evening, at 8 p.m. Roger Theaker takes to the microphone at The Fernie to challenge people’s intellect.

Roger Theaker has written thousands of trivia questions during his time as a trivia host at The Fernie Hotel.
Jumbo Glacier has been a polarizing issue, with people both in support of and opposition to the proposed resort.

Second option proposed at Jumbo Glacier Resort

For over 25 years, there has been a battle over the Jumbo Glacier area, adjacent to the Columbia Valley.

Jumbo Glacier has been a polarizing issue, with people both in support of and opposition to the proposed resort.
Fernie’s City Council approved allocating resort municipality funding to eight groups. The funding is intended to promote tourism in the Fernie area.

RMI funding allocated to local organizations

At the June 27 City Council meeting, City of Fernie councillors approved to allocate RMI funding to local groups.

Fernie’s City Council approved allocating resort municipality funding to eight groups. The funding is intended to promote tourism in the Fernie area.
Canadian indie rock band, Yukon Blonde, will be back at Wapiti in August. The five-piece band includes members Brandon Scott, Jeff Innes, Graham Jones, James Younger and Rebecca Gray.

Yukon Blonde returns to Wapiti stage

Canadian indie rock band Yukon Blonde is returning to Fernie for this year’s Wapiti Music Festival.

Canadian indie rock band, Yukon Blonde, will be back at Wapiti in August. The five-piece band includes members Brandon Scott, Jeff Innes, Graham Jones, James Younger and Rebecca Gray.
The City of Fernie released their annual municipal report, detailing their 2015 activities.

City of Fernie releases annual municipal report

The City of Fernie has released the Annual Municipal Report for 2015.

The City of Fernie released their annual municipal report, detailing their 2015 activities.
Bill Bennett with B.C. Premier Christy Clark on Tuesday evening.

Bennett reflects on 15 years in office

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced his retirement from provincial politics last week, but is taking many life lessons with him.

Bill Bennett with B.C. Premier Christy Clark on Tuesday evening.
David Wilks announced he is seeking the Liberal nomination for the Kootenay East MLA seat.

David Wilks seeking Liberal MLA nomination

Former Conservative MP David Wilks announced he is seeking the nomination for the Liberal MLA seat.

David Wilks announced he is seeking the Liberal nomination for the Kootenay East MLA seat.
Shannon Takacs has recently started working as a death doula and hopes to help people become more comfortable with the subject of death.

Death doula hopes to start a conversation

Shannon Takacs is hoping her life experience will enable her to help people who are facing the end of their lives by being a death doula.

Shannon Takacs has recently started working as a death doula and hopes to help people become more comfortable with the subject of death.
The City of Fernie is participating in an audit in relation to human resource practices in smaller governments.

Councillor appointed as representative for audit

Council appointed Dan McSkimming as the member of council to participate in the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) audit.

The City of Fernie is participating in an audit in relation to human resource practices in smaller governments.