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Derek came to Fernie chasing powder but found himself jobless and soon after, homeless.

The ski bum who fell through the cracks

“I’m probably your only homeless person in town,” says man who spent the winter living in a tent.

Derek came to Fernie chasing powder but found himself jobless and soon after, homeless.

West Fernie Servicing Project

The RDEK hosted a West Fernie Servicing Project Open House at the Park Place Lodge.

City amends patio policy

On March 13, council approved changes to the city’s bylaws that will make it easier for businesses to acquire patios.

Lake Koocanusa last summer.

Committee unveils strategy to control Koocanusa campers

On March 23, authorities announced the completion of the Koocanusa Recreation Strategy.

Lake Koocanusa last summer.
Approximately 400 people attended the unveiling of the Miner’s Commemorative statue in Sparwood on Monday, April 3, which stands in memory of the 15 men who lost their lives on April 3, 1967 as well as all the others that have lost their lives mining coal in the Upper Elk Valley.

Bronze statue stands in memory of lost miners

Over 400 people attended a ceremony in Sparwood’s Titan Park to observe the 50th anniversary of the Balmer North mine disaster.

Approximately 400 people attended the unveiling of the Miner’s Commemorative statue in Sparwood on Monday, April 3, which stands in memory of the 15 men who lost their lives on April 3, 1967 as well as all the others that have lost their lives mining coal in the Upper Elk Valley.
An average yearly snowfall of about 12 metres has made Island Lake Lodge a world famous cat skiing destination.

Oceans of powder at Island Lake Lodge

Island Lake Lodge has been offering serious powder hounds thousands of acres of steep terrain and deep snow for almost 30 years.

An average yearly snowfall of about 12 metres has made Island Lake Lodge a world famous cat skiing destination.
Artist Erica Teulon guiding the creative process at Infinitea’s Bass Canvas event.

An artistic collaboration at Infinitea

On March 25, music and painting were combined to produce an abundance of sensorial stimulation at Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique.

Artist Erica Teulon guiding the creative process at Infinitea’s Bass Canvas event.
The Arts Station in Station Square, pictured with its new deck. Other improvements are scheduled to follow.

Committee on a mission to keep Fernie looking beautiful

The beautification committee was formed when Mayor Mary Giuliano wanted to decorate main street with hanging flowerpots.

The Arts Station in Station Square, pictured with its new deck. Other improvements are scheduled to follow.
Jeff Demaniuk, son of recently deceased Fernie Brewing Company brewmaster, Gord Demaniuk, is carrying on his father’s legacy.

Passing the torch to a new brewmaster

Fernie Brewing Company lost a key part of its team when brewmaster Gord Demaniuk passed away but his legacy survives thanks to his son,

Jeff Demaniuk, son of recently deceased Fernie Brewing Company brewmaster, Gord Demaniuk, is carrying on his father’s legacy.

Province to form new wildlife conservation agency

A new conservation agency is to be formed in the fall of this year using funds from the sale of hunting licences.

Montreal-born Vancouver musician Andrea Superstein.

Andrea Superstein gets intimate

Andrea Superstein played an intimate show at The Arts Station last Wednesday along with drummer Nino DiPasquale and pianist Jen Lewin.

Montreal-born Vancouver musician Andrea Superstein.

Efforts underway to assist elk and deer until springtime

On March 11, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announced the province was investing $40,000 to feed wild ungulates.

MLAs push to keep Jumbo Wild

A controversial ski resort is before the courts but thousands are still agitating to keep Jumbo wild.

Fernie resident Chris Bradley earned a spot at the tour’s final stop at Whistler Blackcomb.

Fernie snowboarder scores boarderstyle win

Racing four at a time, 32 men and 12 women qualified for the Monster Energy Boarderstyle finals.

Fernie resident Chris Bradley earned a spot at the tour’s final stop at Whistler Blackcomb.
The FSS Ski and Snowboard Team placed third at the 2017 BC Alpine High School Championships.

FSS Ski and Snowboard Team places third at provincials

The Fernie Secondary School (FSS) Ski and Snowboard Team did extremely well at the 2017 BC Alpine High School Championships.

The FSS Ski and Snowboard Team placed third at the 2017 BC Alpine High School Championships.
On March 11, 57 skaters performed at the Sparwood Skating Club’s end-of-season show.

Sparwood Skating Club wows the crowd at end of season show

Fifty-seven skaters performed at the Sparwood Skating Club’s end-of-season show called ‘Strong and Free.’

On March 11, 57 skaters performed at the Sparwood Skating Club’s end-of-season show.

Heaven’s Gate requests support from council

On Feb. 27, Fernie council members heard a presentation from Heaven's Gate supporters, Craig McLeod and Roi Bannerman.

Heidi Farmer was tearing it up at the Freeride World Championships in Andorra last month.

Local is a world champ

Fernie resident Heidi Farmer won the snowboarding competition at the 2017 Junior Freeride World Championships in Andorra last month.

Heidi Farmer was tearing it up at the Freeride World Championships in Andorra last month.
Yukon Blonde performed to a rocking crowd last Friday night.

Griz Days hosts Yukon Blonde concert

Yukon Blonde, a five-piece West Coast indie rock band tore up the stage at a free outdoor concert at Station Square on March 4.

Yukon Blonde performed to a rocking crowd last Friday night.

O’Leary is too interesting

One of this country’s proudest traditions is a long history of boring politics.