Phil McLachlan

Structure fire displaces Sparwood family

Structure fire displaces Sparwood family

Family uninjured. One pet lost. House remains uninhabitable due to severe damage.

Structure fire displaces Sparwood family
East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo

New MRI unit increases access

Interior Health aims for 5100 exams in Cranbrook this year

East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. Google maps photo
A young black bear that left its den has been euthanized by the Conservation Officer Service (COS) due to its poor health. File photo

CO Service euthanize emaciated black bear

The animal had left its den and taken shelter in a shed with cattle.

A young black bear that left its den has been euthanized by the Conservation Officer Service (COS) due to its poor health. File photo
A DNA test has linked two cougar incidents in Fernie. File photo

DNA test links two cougar incidents in Fernie

Further information has surfaced linking a child that was attacked by a cougar in Morrissey last August, to a cougar that was destroyed downtown Fernie weeks later.

A DNA test has linked two cougar incidents in Fernie. File photo
Local figure skater wins prestigious award

Local figure skater wins prestigious award

Sparwood's Bree Chardonnens named B.C./Yukon STARSkate Athlete Of The Year

Local figure skater wins prestigious award
Fernie Food Share founder Nicole Knauf and Sparwood Food Bank volunteer, Edie Holland. Submitted

Food share program to launch in Sparwood

Sparwood residents struggling to make ends meet will soon have access to donated fresh food amid an expansion of Fernie Food Share program.

Fernie Food Share founder Nicole Knauf and Sparwood Food Bank volunteer, Edie Holland. Submitted
Two vehicles found on fire in front of a Fernie residence has prompted an investigation by local RCMP. File photo

Two vehicles found on fire in Fernie, RCMP suspect arson

Two vehicles found on fire in front of a Cedar Avenue residence has prompted an investigation by Elk Valley RCMP.

Two vehicles found on fire in front of a Fernie residence has prompted an investigation by local RCMP. File photo
Fernie costume designer sews up future in film industry

Fernie costume designer sews up future in film industry

Flo Barrett lands gig on Lifetime TV Royals film; Harry and Meghan: Becoming Royal out May 27

Fernie costume designer sews up future in film industry
Woodwork artist launches solo exhibition

Woodwork artist launches solo exhibition

Touch Stones will be on display until April 23.

Woodwork artist launches solo exhibition
After 41 years, Patricia and Richard Boivin (left) of Rocky Mountain Meats will be hanging up their aprons and passing their shop keys to new owners, Jenise Caseley and Chris Gerlach. Turn to page A10 for the full story.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Sparwood business owners pass the torch

After 41 years, Patricia and Richard Boivin of Rocky Mountain Meats hang up their aprons

After 41 years, Patricia and Richard Boivin (left) of Rocky Mountain Meats will be hanging up their aprons and passing their shop keys to new owners, Jenise Caseley and Chris Gerlach. Turn to page A10 for the full story.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
Caleb Brown and Sam Moffat of Naturalist were named Artist Of The Year at the Kootenay Music Awards in Nelson, Saturday. Submitted/ Masa Suzuki Photography

Fernie DJs win Artist Of The Year

Brothers Sam Moffat and Caleb Brown receive top honours at Kootenay Music Awards

Caleb Brown and Sam Moffat of Naturalist were named Artist Of The Year at the Kootenay Music Awards in Nelson, Saturday. Submitted/ Masa Suzuki Photography
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South Country residents wait longest for ambulance response

Wait times raise questions about fire first responders' ability to transport patients

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Tourism Fernie hosts annual general meeting

Tourism Fernie hosts annual general meeting

Last Thursday, Tourism Fernie held its annual general meeting, which was well attended with over 100 people.

Tourism Fernie hosts annual general meeting
Fernie Ghostriders host annual banquet, present player awards

Fernie Ghostriders host annual banquet, present player awards

MVP of the season was awarded to Brendan Nemes

Fernie Ghostriders host annual banquet, present player awards
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band is one of several communities in the Kootenay region that will be receiving a high-speed internet upgrade. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Jaffray, Tobacco Plains, others to receive high-speed internet upgrade

The government today announced an initiative to connect rural British Columbia

The Tobacco Plains Indian Band is one of several communities in the Kootenay region that will be receiving a high-speed internet upgrade. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
Elk Valley RCMP is investigating four reports of attempted break-and-enters near the Riverside Condos. File photo

RCMP investigating break-and-enter attempts in Fernie

Police are investigating four reports of attempted break-and-enters at the condos and apartments located at Riverside Way and Rivermount Place in Fernie.

Elk Valley RCMP is investigating four reports of attempted break-and-enters near the Riverside Condos. File photo
Fernie skier braves extremes to find 'soul line'

Fernie skier braves extremes to find ‘soul line’

Caleb Brown named male champion at backcountry ski competition

Fernie skier braves extremes to find 'soul line'
Teck to address air emission issues at Sparwood mine

Teck to address air emission issues at Sparwood mine

Poorly performing dust collection system blamed for exceedances at Elkview Operations

Teck to address air emission issues at Sparwood mine
The Fernie Ghostriders have been eliminated from the playoffs after a hard fought season. They faced the Kimberley Dynamiters for the fourth time on Monday night, going down 0-3 to the division leaders. Turn to Page A14 to read the full story.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Another one in the books: Ghostriders conclude season

"I'm really proud of our group's effort, that's a good team over there in Kimberley," said coach Wagner

The Fernie Ghostriders have been eliminated from the playoffs after a hard fought season. They faced the Kimberley Dynamiters for the fourth time on Monday night, going down 0-3 to the division leaders. Turn to Page A14 to read the full story.  Phil McLachlan/The Free Press
Huge turnout to women's rights march in Fernie

Huge turnout to women’s rights march in Fernie

Fernie Women's Resource Centre marks 40 years on International Women's Day

Huge turnout to women's rights march in Fernie