Fernie Free Press

Five call-outs in a week: Summer recreation in full swing as temps rise

Fernie SAR is reminding locals to be careful on the trails

  • Jun 25, 2021

Music and art collide in Fernie exhibit

Local artist Troy Cook is the creator of an exhibit inspired by music

  • Jun 25, 2021

Fernie’s Canada Day to focus on Indigenous Reconciliation

The City of Fernie will be part of a Reconciliation Walk on July 1

  • Jun 23, 2021

Regional Health board pushes for radiation therapy in East Kootenay

Patients that need radiation therapy need to travel to Kelowna for much-needed medical care

  • Jun 23, 2021

New childcare centre for Elkford on the horizon

The new centre will offer services ideal for parents that do shift work

  • Jun 22, 2021

Eight Dolphins qualify for divisional championships

Contributed by Angie Abdou

  • Jun 18, 2021

Fernie Aquatic Centre to get new starting blocks

The new blocks will allow the centre to host more competitive swim meets

  • Jun 18, 2021

Elkford, Sparwood aim to showcase area to entice doctors into communities

Both towns have earmarked $2,500 to film a promotional video to attract medical professionals

  • Jun 17, 2021

Fernie updates animal responsibility bylaw

The new bylaw is an amalgamation of best practices recommended by the BC SPCA

  • Jun 16, 2021

Sparwood teens get goodies for graduating

Six Sparwood teens received gifts from local businesses to help brighten an otherwise quieter grad year

  • Jun 16, 2021

Fernie kids get stuck into soccer

Youth soccer games returned to Max Turyk for May and June after a year-long break

  • Jun 15, 2021

Fernie Pride launches inclusivity survey

The survey will help identify gaps in supports for the LGBTQ2+ community in the Elk Valley

  • Jun 15, 2021

Sparwood goes digging for fossils (maybe)

The district is exploring options that could see it acquire a giant dinosaur skeleton

  • Jun 15, 2021

East Kootenay students get outdoors to learn

A donation from the EKC allowed schools in the region to buy outdoor learning kits

  • Jun 14, 2021

Elk Valley Regional Land Trust inks deal with Community Foundation of Kootenay Rockies

Donations to the trusts project to secure forested land in the Elk Valley can now be made through the CFKR

  • Jun 14, 2021

Rainbow crossings come to Fernie

Volunteers painted the crossings at 3rd Ave and 5th Street in Fernie in pride colours

  • Jun 14, 2021

Fernie Chamber cuts the ribbon on 2nd Edition

The new coworking space in Fernie is now 'officially' open, but has been operating since early 2021

  • Jun 11, 2021

Sparwood installs public AED

The SaveStation was installed thanks to a grant from CP Rail

  • Jun 11, 2021

Crown Mountain coal project on track for 2023 construction

The company had hoped to have submitted environmental assessment documentation by now, but has been delayed

  • Jun 10, 2021

Fernie switches water source, introduced water restrictions

High season water levels mean Fairy Creek water has too much turbidity

  • Jun 10, 2021