Fernie Free Press

City of Fernie rescinds water advisory

The City of Fernie has rescinded its Water Quality Advisory after testing showed the rating as 'Good.'

  • Aug 23, 2021

COVID-19 surge leads to Nelson Road Kings cancellation

The event had been scheduled for September

  • Aug 23, 2021

Fernie SAR team is dedicated to helping the community

The SAR is made up of volunteers who just want to help their neighbours

  • Aug 23, 2021

Local governments on navigating COVID-19

Local governments in B.C. were left to figure out the best way to engage with the public after in-person meetings were stopped

  • Aug 23, 2021

Simon Piney discusses Fernie SAR

The SAR manager talks about his 16 years with the team

  • Aug 23, 2021

Fernie’s Montane developer wins big at Georgie Awards

Parastone Developers took home two awards for their Yirri Cottages

  • Aug 19, 2021

Short-term rentals in Fernie not so clear cut

The bylaw for short-term rentals isn't being upheld according to one business owner

  • Aug 19, 2021

Show N’ Shine returns to Fernie thanks to Elk Valley Cruisers

The Elk Valley Cruisers have taken it over from the Chamber of Commerce

  • Aug 19, 2021

40th Annual Tony Servello golf tournament

On August 12 the Fernie Golf Club hosted the tournament with 70 golfers

  • Aug 18, 2021

City of Fernie issues boil water notice

The city is urging all residents to boil their water or use alternatives until further notice

  • Aug 18, 2021

Duncan Maisels explains guided hikes and why he does them

The Free Press chats with the Fernie Alpine Resort hiking guide about his job

  • Aug 18, 2021

Fernie Alpine Resort resumes regular programming this summer

Following the ease of restrictions, Fernie Alpine Resort restarts outdoor programming

  • Aug 18, 2021

Fernie getting a new massage clinic in September

Momentum Massage Therapy will provide a range of treatments for everyone

  • Aug 18, 2021

Teck spends up big to filter the Elk Valley’s water

The company will be switching on its latest water treatment plant soon

  • Aug 18, 2021

Fernie Business Excellence Awards hoping to return in person this year

The Chamber of Commerce is hoping to hold the event with a gala

  • Aug 17, 2021

Waterton-Glacier park turns out lights to recieve Dark Sky Park designation

The national parks are the first Dark Sky Park of its kind in the world

  • Aug 17, 2021

64 percent of residents of Fernie LHA fully vaccinated, 13 cases recorded last week

Dr. Tara Chalmers-Nixon of the Elk Valley Hospital encouraged those who are yet to be vaccinated to do so

  • Aug 16, 2021

Fernie native to join WHL with Victoria Royals

Tyler Palmer will hit the ice this season with the junior professional team

  • Aug 16, 2021

Troy Cook to bring live music to Fernie Museum August 26

The concert will be the first in-person performance for Troy Cook since the pandemic hit

  • Aug 16, 2021

Bullseye: Youth archery in Sparwood is a hit

Young Sparwoodians tried their hand at archery at the new range at the golf club

  • Aug 13, 2021