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Cat and Rylee Church were all decked out in unicorn gear for Get the Girls Out on Sunday. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

She Jumps celebrates International Women’s Day

The Get the Girls Out event was meant to help girls celebrate Women's Day on the slopes

  • Mar 10, 2020
Cat and Rylee Church were all decked out in unicorn gear for Get the Girls Out on Sunday. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
The 2020 Ski Wall of Fame inductees gathered together for a group shot at the gala on Friday night.

Skiing Wall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Seven awards were presented at the induction ceremony on Friday night

  • Mar 10, 2020
The 2020 Ski Wall of Fame inductees gathered together for a group shot at the gala on Friday night.
The senior girls basketball team place fifth overall in the tournament. Photo Submitted

Slam dunk for FSS basketball teams at provincials

The boys and girls teams successfully finished fourth and fifth, respectively in the tournament

  • Mar 10, 2020
The senior girls basketball team place fifth overall in the tournament. Photo Submitted
District of Sparwood council met on March 3 to discuss various new business. File Photo

Sparwood adopts new bylaws at council meeting

Two bylaws were adopted at the March 3 meeting of council for the District of Sparwood

  • Mar 10, 2020
District of Sparwood council met on March 3 to discuss various new business. File Photo
The Leidums-Haeusler family of Fernie at Wapiti in 2018.

Wapiti announces star studded line up

The festival will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this summer

  • Mar 10, 2020
The Leidums-Haeusler family of Fernie at Wapiti in 2018.
Attalla displays her award following the BC Winter Games. Photo Submitted

Amy Attalla receives Coast Capital Leadership Bursary Award at the BC Winter Games

The bursary was given to 16 athletes who demonstrate outstanding community leadership

  • Mar 3, 2020
Attalla displays her award following the BC Winter Games. Photo Submitted
The cavers pose in their caving gear. Photo Submitted

Cavers bring findings about Canada’s deepest cave to Fernie

The presentation was delivered by representatives from the Alberta Speleological Society

  • Mar 3, 2020
The cavers pose in their caving gear. Photo Submitted
Pain expert Neil Pearson presents during the public seminar at the Chronic Pain Conference. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Chronic Pain Conference educates residents on pain management

The conference had three seminars, one of which was open to the public

  • Mar 3, 2020
Pain expert Neil Pearson presents during the public seminar at the Chronic Pain Conference. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
A shot of Fernie’s homes, taken from above. File photo

City of Fernie receives $770,000 grant for community projects

UBCM's funding will assist with a Housing Needs Assessment and the Mountainview Dike Upgrade

  • Mar 3, 2020
A shot of Fernie’s homes, taken from above. File photo
A 2010 tax return form from Toronto is pictured. File Photo

CRA’s annual Income Tax Clinic opens doors

Assisting those in lower income brackets, the clinics help residents file their taxes for free

  • Mar 3, 2020
A 2010 tax return form from Toronto is pictured. File Photo
Information pamphlets were scattered throughout the room. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Education continues surrounding snow and ice management pilot project

Representatives from the City of Fernie answered questions and received input at the open house

  • Mar 3, 2020
Information pamphlets were scattered throughout the room. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Alexandra Harrington, Haylea MacPherson, Mackenzie Mayea and coach Melanie Barker proudly represent Sparwood and Elkford. Photo Submitted

Elkford and Sparwood skaters dance their way to success

Three skaters will be advancing to the figure skating finals in Kelowna

  • Mar 3, 2020
Alexandra Harrington, Haylea MacPherson, Mackenzie Mayea and coach Melanie Barker proudly represent Sparwood and Elkford. Photo Submitted
Patti’s Party Tent Rentals can cover all of your party supply needs for events in the East Kootenay. Photo Submitted

Fernie businesses shortlisted for BC Wedding Awards

Nine local businesses were recognized for excellence in their respective fields

  • Mar 3, 2020
Patti’s Party Tent Rentals can cover all of your party supply needs for events in the East Kootenay. Photo Submitted
The Fernie Museum stands as a downtown landmark. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Fernie Heritage Strategy focuses on practical strategies

Heritage Fernie presented their upcoming goals for heritage preservation

  • Mar 3, 2020
The Fernie Museum stands as a downtown landmark. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
A member of Fernie SAR stands in the backcountry. File Photo

Fernie SAR rope rescue team tackles high angle training

The Rope Rescue Team practiced rescues on challenging terrain to prepare for emergencies

  • Mar 3, 2020
A member of Fernie SAR stands in the backcountry. File Photo
Nicole Jones and Kate Dryborough proudly present their pinhole theatre experiment. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

FSS hosts first ever Junior Science Fair

Grade seven, eight and nine students presented their experiments to local judges

  • Mar 3, 2020
Nicole Jones and Kate Dryborough proudly present their pinhole theatre experiment. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
Several Kootenay cadets competed in an effective speaking competition on February 29 in Cranbrook. Photo Submitted

Kootenay cadets compete in effective speaking competition

The cadets delivered both a prepared speech and an impromptu speech for the event

  • Mar 3, 2020
Several Kootenay cadets competed in an effective speaking competition on February 29 in Cranbrook. Photo Submitted
Camille Pageau and Stephanie Wallace sip on some Fernie Brewing Company beers.

Ladies Commit encourages female representation in snowboarding

Woman shredders come together to advocate for female representation in snowsports

  • Mar 3, 2020
Camille Pageau and Stephanie Wallace sip on some Fernie Brewing Company beers.
The Trust invites you to join the conversation and share your thoughts on how your community and the Basin can be a great place to live, work and play in the future. Photo Submitted

Live, work and play in the Columbia Basin

The Columbia Basin Trust is seeking public input on their management plan

  • Mar 3, 2020
The Trust invites you to join the conversation and share your thoughts on how your community and the Basin can be a great place to live, work and play in the future. Photo Submitted
Pat and Baiba Morrow are seen here at Jumbo Pass. Photo Submitted

Mini writer’s conference to focus on photography and writing

The conference will run from March 13-15 at Lizard Creek Lodge in Fernie

  • Mar 3, 2020
Pat and Baiba Morrow are seen here at Jumbo Pass. Photo Submitted