Leah Scheitel

Minister of Education, Mike Bernier, toured Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) on Monday morning, hosted by Grade 6 students Meghan Stewart and Landon Kubos. Bernier said IDES had the most colourful hallways he had seen in a school.

Minister of Education tours elementary school

The Minister of Education, Mike Bernier, toured Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) on Monday morning.

Minister of Education, Mike Bernier, toured Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) on Monday morning, hosted by Grade 6 students Meghan Stewart and Landon Kubos. Bernier said IDES had the most colourful hallways he had seen in a school.

Policing costs to increase if population exceeds 5,000

The 2016 Census will soon be underway and residents of Fernie stand to be financially impacted by the results.

Editorial – Bear attractants

The editorial for Apr. 14 discusses bear attractants in lead up to a series of articles on the issue.

Amanda Truscott will be holding a workshop dedicated to demolishing creative blocks.

How to demolish creative blocks workshop

A workshop dedicated to battling creative blocks and hindrances will be hosted in Fernie on Apr. 23.

Amanda Truscott will be holding a workshop dedicated to demolishing creative blocks.

City Council debates bear attractant issue

The issue of bears was a hotly debated topic among City of Fernie councillors at the Apr. 11 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Ferie City Council update

A recap of the Fernie’s City Council meeting on Apr. 11.

Chamber of Commerce: Airbnb the largest providers of rental rooms in Fernie

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is hoping to educate the public on Airbnb and other online rental accommodation services.

Above: the proposed development process for the West Fernie Servicing and Restructure Upgrades project. Development started this week on Mill Avenue. Dawson Contructions, who was awarded with the project, has plans to work on the areas that are most susceptible to ground water first before moving onto the other areas.

Ground breaks on West Fernie upgrading project

After nine years of work on the West Fernie Servicing and Restructure upgrade project, ground was broken and construction began this week.

Above: the proposed development process for the West Fernie Servicing and Restructure Upgrades project. Development started this week on Mill Avenue. Dawson Contructions, who was awarded with the project, has plans to work on the areas that are most susceptible to ground water first before moving onto the other areas.
From left to right: Angie Abdou, Miriam Toews, Shelagh Rogers, and Alison Pick. Backstage at the Vancouver Writer’s Festival.

Season finale Booked! event features CBC personality

The Booked! Writers series is coming to an end, but it could be argued that organizer Angie Abdou has saved the best for last.

From left to right: Angie Abdou, Miriam Toews, Shelagh Rogers, and Alison Pick. Backstage at the Vancouver Writer’s Festival.

An update from Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher

District of Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher highlights what has been keeping City Council busy.

Kootenay-Columbia MP, Wayne Stetski.

MP Wayne Stetski speaks on federal budget

Local MP Wayne Stetski shares his thoughts on the Liberal government's 2016 budget, which was announced on Mar. 22.

Kootenay-Columbia MP, Wayne Stetski.

How to prepare for economic ebbs

The advice and opinions of Roman Rybar, a financial advisor at Edward Jones about the economic uncertainty we face.

Local Man wins cafe in essay contest

Dan Whillians has won a cafe through the Small Ritual Coffee Society by writing two essays.

Editorial – Rob Ford

This week's editorial discusses Rob Ford's political style.

Luisa Marshall’s performance as Tina Turner has been featured on both Ellen and Oprah’s talk shows.

Sparwood Legion to host Tina Turner tribute performance

The Sparwood Legion is hosting a Tina Turner tribute performance on Mar. 25.

Luisa Marshall’s performance as Tina Turner has been featured on both Ellen and Oprah’s talk shows.
Chuck Ragan will performing an acoustic set at the Rusty Edge on Mar. 29. Opening for him is southern Alberta musician, Joe Vickers.

Chuck Ragan to play intimate show at Rusty Edge

Punk rock veteran Chuck Ragan will be playing an intimate show at the Rusty Edge next Tuesday evening.

Chuck Ragan will performing an acoustic set at the Rusty Edge on Mar. 29. Opening for him is southern Alberta musician, Joe Vickers.

Theft at Arts Co-op

A woman has turned herself into authorities after being caught on camera stealing from the Fernie Arts Co-op.

Cara Goodman demonstrates a judo technique with the help of her teammate Brianna Falk.

Fernie Judo Club celebrates BC Winter Games athletes

The Fernie Judo Club has been a staple in the community for nearly three decades.

Cara Goodman demonstrates a judo technique with the help of her teammate Brianna Falk.
Carla Fox presented the 2016 budget at the City of Fernie's open house on Wednesday evening.

Tax Talk Open House

The City of Fernie held an open house, allowing the public the opportunity to interact with Council and staff regarding the 2016 budget.

Carla Fox presented the 2016 budget at the City of Fernie's open house on Wednesday evening.

An update with District of Sparwood Mayor Cal McDougall

The Free Press caught up with the Mayor for the District of Sparwood Cal McDougall, to see what is going on behind the scenes at City Hall.