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Two players battle for the puck in Saturday’s game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Riders lose their second playoff game against Columbia Valley

The Riders go 0-2 in a seven game series against the Rockies

  • Mar 3, 2020
Two players battle for the puck in Saturday’s game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Every performer from the show gathered together on the ice.

Sparwood Skating Club gives slick performance

Grooving to the soundtrack of Grease, the skaters showed off a season of hard work

  • Mar 3, 2020
Every performer from the show gathered together on the ice.
Allanah Benthien is pictured here wearing her graduation dress, the inspiration for this new project. Photo Submitted

Sparwood woman creates a real world fairytale

Girls who cannot afford to buy graduation dresses now have a new, affordable option

  • Mar 3, 2020
Allanah Benthien is pictured here wearing her graduation dress, the inspiration for this new project. Photo Submitted
Dr. Sean Ebert, continual quality improvement lead, Dr. Jude Kornelsen, evaluation lead and Anshu Parajulee, evaluation research coordinator on a field visit to Creston earlier this year. Photo Submitted

Surgical care study seeks Fernie residents for focus group

The study is being conducted by a group based out of the University of British Columbia

  • Mar 3, 2020
Dr. Sean Ebert, continual quality improvement lead, Dr. Jude Kornelsen, evaluation lead and Anshu Parajulee, evaluation research coordinator on a field visit to Creston earlier this year. Photo Submitted
Leah Soetaert, Luka Cigler, Holly Soetaert, Tatum Kipnik and Olivia Howse proudly hoist the Canadian flag at the Montana State Swim Championships in Missoula. Photo Submitted

Swim club celebrates season of personal growth

The Elk Valley Dolphins will be hosting a large swim meet in Fernie in April

  • Mar 3, 2020
Leah Soetaert, Luka Cigler, Holly Soetaert, Tatum Kipnik and Olivia Howse proudly hoist the Canadian flag at the Montana State Swim Championships in Missoula. Photo Submitted
Mount Bisaro is located just past the Three Sisters. File Photo

Bisaro Cave presentation to shine a light

Cave explorers will be educating the public about their gnarly caving expeditions

  • Feb 25, 2020
Mount Bisaro is located just past the Three Sisters. File Photo
Anne-Charlotte Sawatzky is the project manager for the Chronic Pain Project and Dr. Todd Loewen is a project lead. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Chronic pain conference strives to support patients

There will be one public seminar taking place on February 27 at 3 p.m.

  • Feb 25, 2020
Anne-Charlotte Sawatzky is the project manager for the Chronic Pain Project and Dr. Todd Loewen is a project lead. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
Pattison stood at centre ice as the crowd heartily cheered him on after his final game as equipment manager. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Darren Pattison steps down after 23 years with the Riders

Pattison was a beacon of optimism during his long time as the Ghostriders equipment manager

  • Feb 25, 2020
Pattison stood at centre ice as the crowd heartily cheered him on after his final game as equipment manager. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Ty Marasco competed as an archer in the BC Winter Games. Photo Submitted

Elk Valley athletes compete in BC Winter Games

Local athletes competed in nordic and downhill skiing, arhcery, figure skating, curling and karate

  • Feb 25, 2020
Ty Marasco competed as an archer in the BC Winter Games. Photo Submitted
Fernie Ski Patrollers, Kahn Kohlenberg and Rob King, demonstrating their avalauncher. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

FAR educated riders at Avalanche Awareness Day

Rescue dogs, snow pit lessons, and avalauncher demonstrations made for a fun yet educational day

  • Feb 25, 2020
Fernie Ski Patrollers, Kahn Kohlenberg and Rob King, demonstrating their avalauncher. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Coaches Markus Glickman and Gary Joynes are pictured with their winning team. Players from left to right are Matthew Langer, Noah Glickman, Campbell Blunt, Andrew Whittington, Arlo Jamin, Beck Tuggle, Junah Djonlich, Rayne Jones, Agestin Gorki, Joshua Joynes and Crew Berry. Photo Submitted

Fernie athletes win Calgary soccer tournament

The Fernie U12 boys team won their first ever indoor soccer tournament

  • Feb 25, 2020
Coaches Markus Glickman and Gary Joynes are pictured with their winning team. Players from left to right are Matthew Langer, Noah Glickman, Campbell Blunt, Andrew Whittington, Arlo Jamin, Beck Tuggle, Junah Djonlich, Rayne Jones, Agestin Gorki, Joshua Joynes and Crew Berry. Photo Submitted
Brett Robertson, one of Fernie’s firefighters prepares to begin a drill in the icy water. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Fernie Firefighters brush up on ice rescue training

The Fire Department urges residents to take extra caution around bodies of water in the coming weeks

  • Feb 25, 2020
Brett Robertson, one of Fernie’s firefighters prepares to begin a drill in the icy water. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Early days at Fernie Snow Valley with Linda Socher, Tom Stokie, Margaret Stokie and Heiko Socher. Photo Submitted

Fernie Skiing Heritage Wall of Fame to welcome new inductees

The induction gala will be held on March 6 at the Best Western Mountain Lodge

  • Feb 25, 2020
Early days at Fernie Snow Valley with Linda Socher, Tom Stokie, Margaret Stokie and Heiko Socher. Photo Submitted
A Grand Forks player in a desperate attempt to stop another Ghostrider goal. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Ghostriders crush Border Bruins in end of season action

The Ghostriders took home an 11-2 victory over the Grand Forks Border Bruins

  • Feb 25, 2020
A Grand Forks player in a desperate attempt to stop another Ghostrider goal. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
Representatives from Angel Flight received a cheque from the Ghostriders at their most recent home game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Ghostriders generously donate to Angel Flight

The Riders gave back to the community with a bighearted donation to Angel Flight

  • Feb 25, 2020
Representatives from Angel Flight received a cheque from the Ghostriders at their most recent home game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Number 27, Greg Susinski, takes a knee on the ice after the game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Ghostriders win in double overtime

Ending their season on a high note, the Riders are ready for playoffs to begin on Friday

  • Feb 25, 2020
Number 27, Greg Susinski, takes a knee on the ice after the game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
The racers take off on the first event of the day. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Nordic Society hosts Community Fun Race

The event made for a family friendly day full of hot chocolate, Nordic skiing, and laughter

  • Feb 25, 2020
The racers take off on the first event of the day. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
The District of Sparwood announced a new volunteer award on February 18. Photo Submitted

Sparwood announces new volunteer award

The new award is called the Volunteer Organization Achievement award

  • Feb 25, 2020
The District of Sparwood announced a new volunteer award on February 18. Photo Submitted
Attendees gathered to their seats in anticipation of watching the selected films. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Stoke for mountain culture climbed high at the 14th annual Fernie Mountain Film Fest

The festival's line-up was deliciously assorted, touching on various mountain related themes

  • Feb 25, 2020
Attendees gathered to their seats in anticipation of watching the selected films. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Electric buses were rolled out in the Elk Valley last year. File Photo

Teck announces carbon neutrality goal

The company plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

  • Feb 25, 2020
Electric buses were rolled out in the Elk Valley last year. File Photo