Andrea Horton

Child abductor appeals sentence

Randal Hopley, the man who abducted a three-year-old boy from his Sparwood home in 2011 is appealing his prison sentence.

Nominees for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards gathered at the Fernie Golf and Country Clut on Oct. 23.

Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 business awards

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted this year's Community and Business Excellence Awards on Oct. 23.

Nominees for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards gathered at the Fernie Golf and Country Clut on Oct. 23.
Wayne Stetski is the new Member of Parliament for the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

NDP Candidate Wayne Stetski wins Kootenay-Columbia riding

Wayne Stetski will represent the Kootenay-Columbia in Ottawa.

Wayne Stetski is the new Member of Parliament for the Kootenay-Columbia riding.
B.C. is still at high risk for forest fires, like this one still burning in Kimberley.

Campers non-compliant with campfire ban

There's a province-wide fire ban in effect and people are urged to respect it and hold of from having fires.

B.C. is still at high risk for forest fires, like this one still burning in Kimberley.

Work on Line Creek Treatment facilities set to begin Fall 2015

Line Creek treatment facilities which shut down last October will resume full operations in early 2016.

Artist Nicole Yanota addresses the audience at The Arts Station opening about her experiences as an artist.

Workshops a great success

A visual arts show opening at the Arts Station on July 30 seen as success by those involved.

Artist Nicole Yanota addresses the audience at The Arts Station opening about her experiences as an artist.

Editorial

Fernie's service industry is having a difficult time finding employees and talking about shortening business hours.

Train Derailment near Sparwood

CP Rail has confirmed a freight train derailment three kilometres from Sparwood

Alvin Barnet was taken from the Elk Valley, and may be with his 39-year-old father Robert Barnet.

Amber Alert cancelled. Boy has been located safe in Whitefish, Montana.

Amber Alert issued yesterday for a three-year-old boy missing from Fernie

Alvin Barnet was taken from the Elk Valley, and may be with his 39-year-old father Robert Barnet.
Gerald Price of GPI Chartered Accountants presenting Fernie Brewing Company with Fernie Business of the Year Award

Fernie Brewing Company wins Fernie Business of the Year

Fernie Brewing Company wins Fernie Business of the Year

Gerald Price of GPI Chartered Accountants presenting Fernie Brewing Company with Fernie Business of the Year Award
Dave and Debbie Marion owners of Country Animal Hospital win Fernie's New Business of the Year

Country Animal Hospital wins New Business of the Year

Country Animal Hospital wins New Business of the Year

Dave and Debbie Marion owners of Country Animal Hospital win Fernie's New Business of the Year
Andrea Horton test drives a Ford

Driving away happy

Andrea Horton from The Free Press wore her Fernie Ghostriders jersey to test drive a Ford.

Andrea Horton test drives a Ford
Two Fernie Ghostriders Number 8 Austin Hirano and number 12 James Mathieson serving up burgers at the annual Fernie Ford Drive for your Community event in support of the Fernie Ghostriders Education Fund.

Fernie Ghostriders serve up burgers to help with their education

Fernie Ghostriders serve up burgers to help with their education

Two Fernie Ghostriders Number 8 Austin Hirano and number 12 James Mathieson serving up burgers at the annual Fernie Ford Drive for your Community event in support of the Fernie Ghostriders Education Fund.

Fernie Rod and Gun Banquet saw a sell out crowd

Fernie Rod and Gun Banquet saw 700 attendees including Mayor Mary Guiliano, MLA Bill Bennett and more

Snow Records Continue to Fall at Fernie Alpine Resort

along with the snow records, add in the Sun and some great Spring Events

Award-winning author and investigative journalist speaks at the Fernie Heritage Library

Award-winning author and investigative journalist Andrew Nikiforuk will speak at the Fernie Heritage Library on Monday April 2 at 7:00 pm.

Fernie and Sparwood recieve $750,937 for local recreation upgrades

In Fernie Max Turyk Soccer Field Development will benefit with $350,937 and Sparwood Leisure Centre Energy Retrofit has received $400,000

Fernie and Sparwood recieve $750,937 for local recreation upgrades

In Fernie Max Turyk Soccer Field Development will benefit with $350,937 and Sparwood Leisure Centre Energy Retrofit has recieved $400,000

Riders drop game three 4 – 2. Playoff hockey returns tomorrow night.

Riders drop game three 4 - 2. Playoff hockey returns tomorrow night.

BC Chamber Applauds Jumbo Glacier Approval

he BC Chamber of Commerce would like to applaud the BC Government for its foresight in approving the Jumbo Glacier Resort.