The Free Press

Soranne Floarea writes this week's editorial.

EDITORIAL: Redefining fulfillment

Reporter Soranne Floarea gives her take on reaching fulfillment

  • May 5, 2020

 

Golfers hit the course for last year’s opening weekend at the Fernie Golf Club. File Photo

Fernie Golf Club preparing to swing into spring

While golf courses in B.C. are allowed to operate, there are many health and safety restrictions

  • May 5, 2020

 

A Mountain Market shopper carries home a fresh bunch of locally grown Swiss chard. Photo Submitted

Fernie Mountain Market moves online

Fresh produce and artisan items will remain accessible online throughout the summer and beyond

  • May 5, 2020
A Mountain Market shopper carries home a fresh bunch of locally grown Swiss chard. Photo Submitted
Local teen Emily Pullen submitted this photo to the FYAN of her “celebrating Earth”. Photo Submitted

Fernie Youth Action Network engages teens during isolation

FYAN is offering a variety of exciting programming to help engage young people in Fernie

  • May 5, 2020
Local teen Emily Pullen submitted this photo to the FYAN of her “celebrating Earth”. Photo Submitted
Grade nine students from Fernie Secondary School are getting creative with ways to document their lives during the pandemic. File Photo

Giving students a voice during the COVID-19 pandemic

Local teacher Andrew Guylas finds creative ways to acknowledge students' perspectives

  • May 5, 2020
Grade nine students from Fernie Secondary School are getting creative with ways to document their lives during the pandemic. File Photo
Community members reach for various mental health pamphlets at a community suicide information night earlier this year. File Photo

Mental health and COVID-19: all aspects of health

This week's column by Dr. Tyla Charbonneau examines the intersecting aspects of our mental health

  • May 5, 2020
Community members reach for various mental health pamphlets at a community suicide information night earlier this year. File Photo
Charli Allardice was announced as the winner for week four of the Sparwood Bakes Challenge. Allardice’s colourful creation won her first prize in the cupcake category. Photo Submitted

Sparwood youth bake, paint, and sew their way through pandemic

A variety of exciting programming from Youth Action Sparwood and partners is keeping teens engaged

  • May 5, 2020
Charli Allardice was announced as the winner for week four of the Sparwood Bakes Challenge. Allardice’s colourful creation won her first prize in the cupcake category. Photo Submitted
Andrea Brennan is seen pictured here in the photo that won first place in the Ma Murray Community News Media Awards. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

The Free Press wins two Ma Murray Community News Media Awards

Jennifer Cronin, Bonny McLardy and Phil McLachlan were all recognized for their outstanding work

  • May 5, 2020
Andrea Brennan is seen pictured here in the photo that won first place in the Ma Murray Community News Media Awards. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
Jade Fahie and Ben Ingle teamed up to create the Fernie Collective as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo Submitted

The Fernie Collective to connect shoppers and local businesses

The online initiative is comprised of a Virtual Downtown and the Collective Store

  • May 4, 2020
Jade Fahie and Ben Ingle teamed up to create the Fernie Collective as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo Submitted
The Fernie Public Library is offering many services to keep residents reading during the COVID-19 pandemic. File Photo

Elk Valley libraries move to online delivery of services

Audio books, e-books, online courses and virtual programs spike in popularity during pandemic

  • May 2, 2020
The Fernie Public Library is offering many services to keep residents reading during the COVID-19 pandemic. File Photo
The Elk Valley Covid Support Team was started by members of the Fernie and Sparwood Mountainside Community Church. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Elk Valley Covid Support Team upholds commitment to community

After about one month of operations, the project has helped over 100 people

  • Apr 28, 2020
The Elk Valley Covid Support Team was started by members of the Fernie and Sparwood Mountainside Community Church. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
Nathan Savage is seen competing in the one kilometre sprint quarter final heat in Whistler. Photo Submitted

Fernie nordic ski racer makes provincial development squad

Nathan Savage has been training for years for the opportunity to represent B.C.

  • Apr 28, 2020
Nathan Savage is seen competing in the one kilometre sprint quarter final heat in Whistler. Photo Submitted
The old Lizard Creek Bridge is seen pictured here. This bridge is currently being replaced by a safer version for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. File Photo

Lizard Creek Bridge construction to resume

The bridge was supposed to be complete last year but the project was extended until this spring

  • Apr 28, 2020
The old Lizard Creek Bridge is seen pictured here. This bridge is currently being replaced by a safer version for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. File Photo
Grace Brulotte is seen wearing a handmade mask delivered to her by a generous community member. Photo Submitted

Living with a disabiliy in the time of COVID-19

Fernie local Grace Brulotte reflects on her experience with the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Apr 26, 2020
Grace Brulotte is seen wearing a handmade mask delivered to her by a generous community member. Photo Submitted
This photo shows a wetland area near Cokato Road and Montane Parkway. Photo Submitted

City of Fernie starts legal prosecution against Montane Developments Ltd.

The city has stated that the development company failed to obtain required work permits

  • Apr 25, 2020
This photo shows a wetland area near Cokato Road and Montane Parkway. Photo Submitted
The Free Press reporter Soranne Floarea reflects on life philosophy in times of crisis. File Photo

EDITORIAL: Practicing Amor Fati

The Free Press reporter Soranne Floarea reflects on life philosophy in times of crisis

  • Apr 21, 2020
The Free Press reporter Soranne Floarea reflects on life philosophy in times of crisis. File Photo
The Vogue Theatre popcorn fairy is ready to deliver delicious, movie theatre popcorn to your door every Friday during the pandemic. Photo Submitted

Elk Valley community initiatives keep hope alive

Even in times of crisis, our communities band together to support each other

  • Apr 21, 2020
The Vogue Theatre popcorn fairy is ready to deliver delicious, movie theatre popcorn to your door every Friday during the pandemic. Photo Submitted
Members of the Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop (EVSAW) Society pose in front of posters advertising the ISSW 2020 in Fernie. Photo Submitted

International Snow Science Workshop postponed to 2021

The international conference was set to come to Fernie in October 2020

  • Apr 21, 2020
Members of the Elk Valley Snow Avalanche Workshop (EVSAW) Society pose in front of posters advertising the ISSW 2020 in Fernie. Photo Submitted
Teck’s Natal West pit in British Columbia’s Elk Valley. File Photo

Teck announces Line Creek collective agreement

The new collective agreement replaces another that expired on May 31, 2019

  • Apr 21, 2020
Teck’s Natal West pit in British Columbia’s Elk Valley. File Photo