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Community Connections will close the East Kootenay Behaviour Intervention Program in June amid mounting costs. Source: Facebook

Fernie women step in to save autism program

Branch Out Learning and Behaviour Therapy to replace EK Behaviour Intervention Program in June

Community Connections will close the East Kootenay Behaviour Intervention Program in June amid mounting costs. Source: Facebook
SD5 drafts business case for Fernie school expansion

SD5 drafts business case for Fernie school expansion

Ecole Isabella Dicken Elementary School is currently 30 per cent over capacity

SD5 drafts business case for Fernie school expansion
A wildfire discovered yesterday between Jaffray and Mayook is now classified as under control. File photo

Wildfire between Jaffray and Cranbrook under control

A wildfire discovered yesterday between Jaffray and Mayook is now classified as under control.

A wildfire discovered yesterday between Jaffray and Mayook is now classified as under control. File photo
A Calgary man is facing 12 charges after fleeing from Cranbrook, Elk Valley RCMP. File photo

Man facing 12 charges after fleeing from Cranbrook, Elk Valley RCMP

A man is facing 12 charges after fleeing from police in Cranbrook and the Elk Valley.

A Calgary man is facing 12 charges after fleeing from Cranbrook, Elk Valley RCMP. File photo
Fernie Brewing Company head brewer Jeff Demaniuk poses for a picture at FBC. Pictured in the background is a tower of cans ready to be filled with the now award-winning beer, Campout West Coast Pale.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Fernie beer named Canada’s best pale ale

Fernie Brewing Company's Campout West Coast Pale finishes first at the Canadian Brewing Awards

Fernie Brewing Company head brewer Jeff Demaniuk poses for a picture at FBC. Pictured in the background is a tower of cans ready to be filled with the now award-winning beer, Campout West Coast Pale.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
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Man in custody after fleeing from Elk Valley RCMP

One man is in custody after fleeing from police near Elko.

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The enigma of ultra runner Emilie Mann

The enigma of ultra runner Emilie Mann

The Fernie athlete secured gold at the Canadian Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, Vernon

The enigma of ultra runner Emilie Mann
Baynes Lake prescribed burn remains active

Baynes Lake prescribed burn remains active

The BC Wildfire Service today announced that the Baynes Lake prescribed burn remains active within its existing fire perimeter, due to recent weather conditions.

Baynes Lake prescribed burn remains active
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Reports from Fernie Law Courts – April 26, 2019

The following cases came before Fernie Law Courts on April 26

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The City of Fernie has shelved a $200,000 project for the arena while it awaits a decision on grant funding for a new multi-purpose community centre. File photo

Fernie council defers arena project

City stalls arena upgrades while it awaits decision on grant funding for new multi-purpose centre

The City of Fernie has shelved a $200,000 project for the arena while it awaits a decision on grant funding for a new multi-purpose community centre. File photo
City of Fernie CAO resigns

City of Fernie CAO resigns

The City of Fernie has announced CAO Norm McInnis has resigned his position, effective June 28, 2019.

City of Fernie CAO resigns
UPDATE: Missing 72-year-old woman located

UPDATE: Missing 72-year-old woman located

UPDATE: RCMP has confirmed the woman has been found and is safely with a family member.

UPDATE: Missing 72-year-old woman located
UPDATE: Missing 72-year-old woman located
UPDATE: Missing 72-year-old woman located
City of Fernie to consider electoral approval process for multi-purpose centre

City of Fernie to consider electoral approval process for multi-purpose centre

Petition calling for referendum on multi-purpose community centre attracts nearly 500 signatures

City of Fernie to consider electoral approval process for multi-purpose centre
Emily Brydon is set to be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame later this month. Photo courtesy of BC Sports Hall of Fame

Fernie’s Emily Brydon inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame

Olympic skier credits community of Fernie in Sports Hall of Fame honour

Emily Brydon is set to be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame later this month. Photo courtesy of BC Sports Hall of Fame
Gallery: Elk Valley Bulls take new season by the horns

Gallery: Elk Valley Bulls take new season by the horns

The poor weather was no match for the Elk Valley Bulls' first rugby tournament of the year, last Saturday.

Gallery: Elk Valley Bulls take new season by the horns
E-bike brings sense of normalcy for Fernie man with ALS

E-bike brings sense of normalcy for Fernie man with ALS

Community purchases e-bike for cycling enthusiast who continues to struggle with ALS

E-bike brings sense of normalcy for Fernie man with ALS

New flight service an ‘angel’ for medical patients

Angel Flight East Kootenay will fly medical patients to Kelowna or Vancouver

A new Lizard Creek Bridge should help improve pedestrian safety.  MOT/Flickr

Construction on Lizard Creek Bridge begins

Bridge will include two-metre paved shoulders

A new Lizard Creek Bridge should help improve pedestrian safety.  MOT/Flickr
The 13U Fernie Volleyball Club team, made up of players from Sparwood and Fernie, placed second at the Alberta Provincial Championships, last weekend. Back row (left to right): Lucy Wrigglesworth, Summer Musschoot, Sydney Galt, Cass Klapp, Grace Hanson, Makenna Bay and Ruby Staples. Front row (left to right): Ashley Demmings, Sage Ivany, Sierra Uphill-Perry, Isabelle Pageau and Stevie Friesen. Turn to page A13 for the full story.   Submitted

Local volleyballers steal silver at provincials

Team entered tournament ranked 14th, finished second out of 56 teams

The 13U Fernie Volleyball Club team, made up of players from Sparwood and Fernie, placed second at the Alberta Provincial Championships, last weekend. Back row (left to right): Lucy Wrigglesworth, Summer Musschoot, Sydney Galt, Cass Klapp, Grace Hanson, Makenna Bay and Ruby Staples. Front row (left to right): Ashley Demmings, Sage Ivany, Sierra Uphill-Perry, Isabelle Pageau and Stevie Friesen. Turn to page A13 for the full story.   Submitted