Fernie Free Press

Local historian writing book on West Fernie

Kevin Allen of Fernie is compiling his research on West Fernie into a book thanks to a grant from the RDEK

  • May 8, 2021

New Centennial Square design green-lit by Sparwood

The new design retains some storefront parking in the square

  • May 7, 2021

Sparwood Golf Club ready for summer

The club house and the course have been revitalized thanks to volunteer support and grants

  • May 7, 2021

Elk Valley to move ahead with local organics processing facility

Local directors voted to approve moving ahead with a new facility to capture organics from landfill

  • May 6, 2021

FAR looks ahead to 2021 summer season

The resort is facing a second year operating under COVID-guidelines

  • May 6, 2021

Coffee for the early risers: New coffee van gets going in Fernie

Miner's Mud is a new business in Fernie

  • May 5, 2021

Teck profits up, coal sales to China a priority

The company is continuing to see increased interest in Elk Valley coal from China

  • May 5, 2021

Firefighters respond to grass fire near Hosmer

Firefighters in the Elk Valley responded to a small grass fire less than a hectare in size near Hosmer Friday afternoon.

  • Apr 30, 2021

String of wildland fires has Kootenay fire chiefs urging caution

There have been a number of rural wildland fires across the region recently

  • Apr 29, 2021

Teck Resources profit soars $305M on higher copper prices

The Canadian mining company reported a 246.8% jump in first-quarter profit Wednesday

  • Apr 28, 2021

Developer withdraws zoning change application in Fernie

Plans to develop more affordable housing in the Castle Mountain neighbourhood appear to be on ice

  • Apr 26, 2021

Fernie community cleans up for Earth Day

Over 180 volunteers were hard at work cleaning up Fernie this weekend

  • Apr 26, 2021

Pedal power: Elkford’s Thomas Skelton to embark on 500-plus km journey for mental health

Skelton, who is the Fernie Ghostriders assistant coach will be raising funds and awareness for MindRight

  • Apr 26, 2021

New orders change little: Fernie Mayor

Mayor Ange Qualizza said the message remained the same, and British Columbians needed to stay put

  • Apr 23, 2021

Police impersonator incident at Alberta-B.C. border

Elk Valley RCMP are searching for a man that pulled over an Alberta resident

  • Apr 23, 2021

Police powers in travel restriction orders too vague: Sparwood mayor

Sparwood's mayor said it was not clear how the RCMP would factor into the new orders announced today

  • Apr 23, 2021

Train collides with semi trailer in Sparwood

No injuries have been reported

  • Apr 23, 2021

Train collides with semi trailer in Sparwood

No injuries have been reported

  • Apr 23, 2021

Elkford bike park fundraising

Jason and Carter from the ELkford Biking Club were canvassing for donations over Easter Monday

  • Apr 21, 2021