Ezra Black

Prest happy with coalition

B.C. Green Party Kootenay East candidate Yvonne Prest says the NDP-Green alliance is in the best interests of British Columbians.

The Fernie Ghostriders were a financial success last season. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Financial statements show Riders had a good year

Financial statements show the Fernie Ghostriders were a success last season but their former general manager says they need to do better on the ice.

The Fernie Ghostriders were a financial success last season. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Avalanche City Roller Girls win Snow Valley Slam

After losing a preliminary match to Prince George, Fernie's Avalanche City Roller Girls came back to win gold at the Snow Valley Slam.

Man fly fishing in Elk River near Fernie.

Fly fishing season to start on the Elk River

On June 15, fly fishing season opens for the Elk River and its tributaries.

Man fly fishing in Elk River near Fernie.

MyHealthPortal coming to East Kootenay communities

New tool allows patients to access their personal health information online

A sandbag wall set up near Summerland to keep rising lake waters off water-front property. Image: Doug Farrow

City of Fernie sets up sandbag station

On June 2, the BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the East Kootenay region.

A sandbag wall set up near Summerland to keep rising lake waters off water-front property. Image: Doug Farrow

Bulls could be heading to the Saratoga Cup

Team may get chance to compete at provincials with win against Cranbrook

Residents oppose herbicide use in city

City promises not to proceed without thorough communication process

The most socially progressive generation in modern history – Opinion

If you need further proof that the latest generation of kids is the most socially progressive in modern human history, look no further than the students of Fernie Secondary School.

Residents were divided on whether or not they’d been positively or negatively impacted by short term rentals, according to a recently released survey by the City of Fernie. Black Press file photo

Residents want regulation of short-term rentals but are divided on the details

New rules could be implemented before the start of the next ski season

Residents were divided on whether or not they’d been positively or negatively impacted by short term rentals, according to a recently released survey by the City of Fernie. Black Press file photo

Mountain bike season kicks off with Mud Muncher

On May 27, over 50 locals participated in the Fernie Mountain Bike Club's (FMBC) Mud Muncher kid's race.

Grizzly bear in James White Park. Submitted photo

Grizzly shot on a property west of Fernie

On May 22, a female grizzly that had been relocated from Fernie made her way back to the community and was later shot by a resident in defence of property in a rural area west of Fernie.

Grizzly bear in James White Park. Submitted photo

Elk Valley Dolphin wins gold, silver and bronze at provincial championships

At the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Australian swimmer Kieren Perkins broke both the 1500 metre and 800 metre world records in the same race.

Elkford: full of youthful exuberance

Statistics Canada's 2016 census shows it is one of the youngest communities in the province

When it comes to cultural appropriation, citation is needed

The issue could be solved if writers and artists were honest about their sources

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Letters to the Editor – May 25

Proportional representation, the main stream media and Interior Health

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Micah Erenberg and his band are headed to The Northern.    Submitted photo

Nine-toed Micah Erenberg to play at The Northern

Psychedelic folk rocker Micah Erenberg will be performing at The Northern tonight, May 26.

Micah Erenberg and his band are headed to The Northern.    Submitted photo

Residents speak out against proposed subdivision in grizzly country

The RDEK recieved 58 letters of support and 408 letters against the subdivision before the hearing.

BC Hydro cancels meeting over security threat

BC Hydro cancels meeting over security threat

Canadian Pacific Rail during the winter seasons, Fernie B.C.

CP Rail relocating 73 jobs to Sparwood

CPR announced it was relocating 73 locomotive engineers and conductors from the Cranbrook/Fort Steele area to a new crew base at Sparwood.

Canadian Pacific Rail during the winter seasons, Fernie B.C.