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The Castle Project would see production at Fording River Operations expanded. File Photo

Castle Project to expand Teck Coal operations

The Castle Project would be an expansion at Teck's Fording River Operations

  • Feb 19, 2020
The Castle Project would see production at Fording River Operations expanded. File Photo
Jodie Borys, Lori Borys, Blaine Borys and Zenia Weir hold up the Sno-Pitch trophy. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Elkford celebrates another exciting Winter in the Wild

The citizens of Elkford came out for a fun weekend of tossing frozen turkeys and playing Sno-Pitch

  • Feb 19, 2020
Jodie Borys, Lori Borys, Blaine Borys and Zenia Weir hold up the Sno-Pitch trophy. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
The Fernie Mountain Film Festival returns for its 14th year. File Photo

Fernie Mountain Film Festival coming to the big screen

Amateur and professional films about all things mountain related will screen at this year's festival

  • Feb 19, 2020
The Fernie Mountain Film Festival returns for its 14th year. File Photo
Matt Clarke proudly holds up his three novels.

Fernie novelist launches third book with a party

Matt Clarke celebrates the completion of his third self published novel, The Dark Reflection.

  • Feb 19, 2020
Matt Clarke proudly holds up his three novels.
Alaister Standen shreds up the ice during their last home game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press

Ghostriders nail down thirtieth win this season

The Riders beat the Spokane Braves 3-2 in overtime

  • Feb 19, 2020
Alaister Standen shreds up the ice during their last home game. Soranne Floarea/The Free Press
Kindergarteners sang love songs at the assembly.

TFA celebrates Valentine’s Day with Hearts and Treats assembly

Students sang, danced, and recited poems for Valentine's Day, The Fernie Academy way

  • Feb 19, 2020
Kindergarteners sang love songs at the assembly.
The City of Fernie announced the recipients of their 2020 discretionary grants on February 11. File Photo

City of Fernie announces discretionary grant recipients

The city will be supporting 13 different community groups and initiatives in 2020

  • Feb 18, 2020
The City of Fernie announced the recipients of their 2020 discretionary grants on February 11. File Photo
Community members reach for resource material regarding mental health services in the Elk Valley. Paige Mueller/The Free Press

Community gathers to grieve, learn at suicide information night

The Elk Valley Suicide Task Force hosted the first ever suicide information evening this week

  • Feb 18, 2020
Community members reach for resource material regarding mental health services in the Elk Valley. Paige Mueller/The Free Press
The District of Elkford approved the bylaw at their February 13 council meeting. File Photo

District of Elkford approves bylaw authorizing $8.3 million loan

The money will be used for repaving roads in the Abruzzi Heights and Balmer Knoll subdivisions

  • Feb 18, 2020
The District of Elkford approved the bylaw at their February 13 council meeting. File Photo
On February 13, Jim Booth, president of the Fernie Seniors Centre and Anita Mitchell, treasurer of the Fernie Seniors Centre presented Angel Flight president Brent Bidston with a cheque for $500.

Fernie Seniors Centre offers support to Angel Flight

On February 13, Jim Booth, president of the Fernie Seniors Centre and Anita Mitchell, treasurer of the Fernie Seniors Centre presented Angel Flight president Brent Bidston with a cheque for $500.

  • Feb 18, 2020
On February 13, Jim Booth, president of the Fernie Seniors Centre and Anita Mitchell, treasurer of the Fernie Seniors Centre presented Angel Flight president Brent Bidston with a cheque for $500.
Youth from the Columbia Basin are being encouraged to apply for this year’s youth summit in Kimberley. Photo Submitted

Youth encouraged to apply for leadership summit

The Youth Leadership Summit will take place in Kimberley from April 24 to 26

  • Feb 18, 2020
Youth from the Columbia Basin are being encouraged to apply for this year’s youth summit in Kimberley. Photo Submitted
Local skater Bree Chardonnens is headed to the BC Winter Games.

Local girl skates her way to BC Winter Games

Thirteen-year-old Bree Chardonnens will be representing the Kootenay region at the games

  • Feb 15, 2020
Local skater Bree Chardonnens is headed to the BC Winter Games.
The hammer wield suspect. RCMP file

RCMP arrest Kimberley woman after Invermere robbery

RCMP in the Columbia Valley are pleased to share that as a result of collaborative investigative efforts, combined with information received from the general public, a suspect has since been identified and arrested, in connection to Wednesday's armed robbery.

  • Feb 15, 2020
The hammer wield suspect. RCMP file
The man was alone yet thankfully within cell phone reception. Photo Submitted

Search and Rescue responds to ill prepared sledder

A sledder was stuck behind the microwave towers on Friday afternoon

  • Feb 15, 2020
The man was alone yet thankfully within cell phone reception. Photo Submitted
Winner Jordan Tostevin is seen pictured with his new snowboard and Edge of the World owner, Greg Barrow. Photo Submitted

Winner takes home snowboard in annual Rock Paper Scissors competition

Jordan Tostevin, a visitor from the United Kingdom won this year's competition

  • Feb 15, 2020
Winner Jordan Tostevin is seen pictured with his new snowboard and Edge of the World owner, Greg Barrow. Photo Submitted
Two Blairmore RCMP officers were involved with the shooting incident on February 11 in Blairmore.

Fatality after officer involved shooting in Blairmore

One man was declared deceased after an incident with Blairmore RCMP on February 11

  • Feb 13, 2020
Two Blairmore RCMP officers were involved with the shooting incident on February 11 in Blairmore.
The ERA board is seen pictured here on a boating trip. Photo Submitted

Elk River Alliance seeks volunteers

There are many different ways to get involved with the ERA as a volunteer

  • Feb 12, 2020
The ERA board is seen pictured here on a boating trip. Photo Submitted
The Teen Happiness Lab took place in Fernie at the Arts Station this past weekend. Photo Submitted

Fernie Youth Action Network strives to empower teens

This weekend's workshop was called The Teen Happiness Lab

  • Feb 12, 2020
The Teen Happiness Lab took place in Fernie at the Arts Station this past weekend. Photo Submitted
Mt. Hosmer looking menacing after a snowfall. File Photo

A summary of avalanche updates for the Elk Valley

Recent snowfall changes avalanche danger in the Lizard Range and Flathead area

  • Feb 11, 2020
Mt. Hosmer looking menacing after a snowfall. File Photo
East Kootenay Community Credit Union presents a cheque to the Frank J. Mitchell elementary school PAC. Photo Submitted

Community Cash Awards make their return to the Elk Valley

The program supports the development of healthy and diverse communities

  • Feb 11, 2020
East Kootenay Community Credit Union presents a cheque to the Frank J. Mitchell elementary school PAC. Photo Submitted