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Fire crews respond to fire at Silver Rock

At approximately 6 a.m., fire crews responded to a fire at the Silver Rock Condominiums in Fernie.

Public invited to see the new ICU upgrades at EKRH

The public is invited to tour the new intensive care unit (ICU) at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

Ghostrider Alex Cheveldave takes a shot against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday night. The team came out on top, winning the game 3-2. However, the Riders lost their two other games over the weekend.

Ghostriders fall flat

As the Ghostriders’ regular season is in it’s final stages, the team seems to have lost some energy.

Ghostrider Alex Cheveldave takes a shot against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday night. The team came out on top, winning the game 3-2. However, the Riders lost their two other games over the weekend.

Teck’s Line Creek water treatment facility operational

On Feb. 17,Teck announced their first water treatment facility in the Elk Valley is now fully operational.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.

Bill Bennett speaks in favour of provincial budget

On Feb. 17, Kootenay East MLA and Minister of Energy and Mines, Bill Bennett, spoke on the Liberal government's 2016 budget.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.
Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.

Bill Bennett speaks in favour of provincial budget

On Feb. 17, Kootenay East MLA and Minister of Energy and Mines, Bill Bennett, spoke on the Liberal government's 2016 budget.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.
Hearing Trees, a folk band from Winnipeg, will be playing at the Northern Bar and Stage on Feb. 22.

Canadiana folk band to play at the Northern

A folk-rock Canadian band, Hearing Trees, is set to take the stage at the Northern Bar and Stage on Feb. 22.

Hearing Trees, a folk band from Winnipeg, will be playing at the Northern Bar and Stage on Feb. 22.
Fire crews work to contain a blaze that engulfed a residence on the corner of 13th avenue and 8th street on Friday afternoon. The lone male occupant of the house, later identified as Aldo Scarpelli, died in the fire.

One man dead after house fire in the Annex

A 69-year-old Fernie resident is dead after a house fire engulfed a residence in the Annex.

Fire crews work to contain a blaze that engulfed a residence on the corner of 13th avenue and 8th street on Friday afternoon. The lone male occupant of the house, later identified as Aldo Scarpelli, died in the fire.
Andrea Byrne enjoyed some early season snow this December in the Monashee mountains.

Skier hopes to make it on world stage

Andrea Byrne was born and raised in Fernie, which is ideal for her, as it fostered her passion for skiing.

Andrea Byrne enjoyed some early season snow this December in the Monashee mountains.
Figure skaters from the Fernie Skating Club are prepping for their last production, Cinderella, which hits the ice next week.

Figure skaters prep for annual Carnival

The Fernie Figure Skating Club is prepping for their annual winter Carnival show, which will be performed on Feb. 19 and 20.

Figure skaters from the Fernie Skating Club are prepping for their last production, Cinderella, which hits the ice next week.
Crews work to extinguish a fire that engulfed a house in the annex on Friday afternoon.

Fire engulfs house in the annex

A fire engulfed a house located on 13th street and 8th avenue on Friday afternoon.

Crews work to extinguish a fire that engulfed a house in the annex on Friday afternoon.

Editorial – Trust in Women

The Editorial for Feb. 11 looks at the Jian Ghomeshi trial and its underlying tones about society's trust in women.

Crews work to extinguish a fire that engulfed a house in the annex on Friday afternoon.

Fire engulfs house in the annex

A fire engulfed a house located on 13th street and 8th avenue on Friday afternoon.

Crews work to extinguish a fire that engulfed a house in the annex on Friday afternoon.

Teck reports a $459 million loss in last quarter of 2015

Teck released its fourth quarter financial reports for 2015.

Two of three poachers sentenced

Two men have pleaded guilty to charges related to a poaching incident from 2014.

Editorial – Fernie Lifestyles

The editorial for Feb. 4 discusses the wide array of activities offered to the residents of the Elk Valley.

Potential amendments to zoning bylaws at FAR

The Regional District East Kootenay (RDEK) held a public hearing on Jan. 26 to discuss bylaw amendments at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR).

Canadian musician Stephen Fearing is playing at the Arts Station on Feb. 10.

Stephen Fearing to play at Arts Station

Juno award winning artist is set to play at the Arts Station on Feb. 10.

Canadian musician Stephen Fearing is playing at the Arts Station on Feb. 10.
Ghostriders’ Mack Differenz and Coleton Dawson celebrate Dawson’s goal against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday night.

Victory and defeat for the Ghostriders

With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Ghostriders’ games are beginning to feel more like playoff games.

Ghostriders’ Mack Differenz and Coleton Dawson celebrate Dawson’s goal against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday night.
Vocalist Noémi Kiss will be performing alongside classical guitarist Rita Deane at the Mountainside Church on Feb. 5.

Vocal and guitar duo to play in Fernie

A classical vocal and guitar duo are set to perform at the Mountainside Church on Feb. 5.

Vocalist Noémi Kiss will be performing alongside classical guitarist Rita Deane at the Mountainside Church on Feb. 5.