Smoke was seen rising from the area where a new smart meter had been installed.
Crews responded to the Sunrise restaurant around 6 a.m. and put out the fire which was contained to the kitchen.
Serge Chiasson called Tour Divide, "the most expensive free race in the world."
Twenty parking spots will be repainted throughout the next week
Elk Valley RCMP has busted three marijuana grow ops since April, 2012.
Licensed restaurants can now allow customers to bring in their own wine while dining.
The festival features some of the best local breweries and wineries.
New energy efficient LED lights are coming to downtown Fernie.
The ninth annual Highline 100 Ride raises money for the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation and the Fernie Alpine Ski Team
BC Hydro have told Fernie City council that residents will not be given the option to opt out of having a smart meter installed.
Rault will be in Fernie for the festival just on the heels of his second studio album release, Whirlpool.
The Elk Valley Family Society's proposal has been accepted by the Columbia Basin Trust and BC Housing
Sam Scott had a lung removed while coaching in Brazil. Now he's back and ready to take on all comers at the BC Summer Games
Canadian indie-rockers, Born Ruffians, are gearing up to play Fernie in August when they headline the Wapiti Music Festival.
The new Coordinator, admin and marketing, is keen on boosting the local community.
Lindsay Weech, 14, took a break from training to sit down with The Free Press for a Q and A
The grants are unconditional, but the province would like to see the money used to hire more police officers.
Check out some great photos of riders getting serious air
Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano and Electoral Area A Director Mike Sosnowski fought to have the transfer station open on Sundays
Bass player Mitch DeRosier is excited to play the Elk Valley
