Recent News

Kootenay Columbia Film Seminar provides support regarding filming in our area

Last fall Santa Pups was filmed in Fernie, turning downtown into a Christmas and Winter Wonderland

This month a representative of the Kootenay Columbia Film Region spoke at the Fernie Chamber of Commerce to provide guidance regarding movies being filmed in our region.

Shred Kelly in top ten of Tracks on Tracks

Photo by Kyle Hamilton

One of Fernie's most loved bands is beginning the spring and summer season on a high note. Find out more in this exclusive news piece with Shred Kelly.

Summer Socials Launch creates excitement for businesses in Fernie

photo by Will Barbour, Tourism Fernie

On April 24 at the Fernie Arts Station, the Summer Social committee hosted a launch to inform and inspire the business community. The event was a success, with all in attendance leaving excited about all that has already been organized for the Sunday Downtown Socials and Wednesday Concerts and Market, and many taking on roles and adding to these events in support of this initiative.

Fernie & DIstrict Historical Society's elects Board of Directors at AGM

On Thursday April 19, 2012 over twenty individuals in the community attended the Fernie and District Historical Society AGM at the Fernie Museum , 491 Victoria Ave.

Fernie Secondary School Students educate through the Columbia Basin Trust's Know Your Watershed program

Grade eight students from Fernie Secondary School (FSS) will “Paint the Town for Fish” this May, an outcome of their participation in Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT’s) "Know Your Watershed" program.

Fernie Chamber of Commerce New Board Announced

... a successful and entertaining evening leaving those in attendance proud of what the Chamber has accomplished this last year and excited about all it will accomplish in the year to come.

Fernie Alpine Resort's PPP Results and Overview

The 28th annual Powder, Pedal, Paddle (PPP) sponsored by the Raging Elk Hostel took place April 7, 2012 at Fernie Alpine Resort and was as successful and as popular as ever. A fun event for families and individuals of all ages and abilities, the PPP always tends to bring excitement and a colourful flare to one of the last weekends at the hill in Fernie.

Fernie Ski Heritage Week Celebrates Sports Leaders, Builders and Pioneers

Photos by Raven Eye Photography

March 23, 2012 Vanessa and I were lucky to be in attendance as 21 individuals from our community were recognized as Sports Leaders, Builders and Pioneers of the ski industry as part of Fernie's 50 year celebration during Ski Heritage Week.

Snow Cat Assisted Ski Touring at Island Lake Lodge

Island Lake Lodge, long heralded as a prime backcountry lodge and catskiing destination, has announced that it will be offering guided ski touring this spring beginning April 3!

Public Avalanche Warning for the Lizard Range Issued

The Canadian Avalanche Centre has issued a public avalanche warning for this weekend, explaining their two main concerns regarding the snowpack right now and more.

Fernie's Reel Canadian Film Festival Announces its Lineup

Monsier Lzhar, playing 7pm on Friday night

This March 23-25 the Fourth Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival is hitting Fernie, with its best lineup yet (in our opinion) including Monsieur Lazhar and....

International Women's Day Celebration a Success

Photos by Paula Turcasso and her iPhone

Wednesday evening March 7, 2012 the Arts Station was filled to the brim with individuals coming together to celebrate International Women's Day. Young and old, male and female, the group was rewarded with a stunning lineup of talent that had them cheering, laughing and perhaps shedding a tear.

New Aerial Park and Zipline at Fernie Alpine Resort

Fernie Alpine Resort announced February 29, 2012 that they are showcasing a new Aerial Park and Zipline this coming summer!

Fernie Mountain Film Festival lineup anounced

The Fernie Mountain Film Festival is headed our way this coming Thursday through Saturday, February 23-25 and the lineup looks amazing! Weekend passes are just $20, or choose one or two evenings... although it will be a hard decision with the amazing films in this year's lineup.

I'm a Breast Buddy raises over $25,000

The I'm a Breast Buddy campaign at Fernie Alpine Resort was a huge success, raising over $25,000 for the A Clear View campaign, an East Kootenay Foundation for Health initiative.

The Fernie Griz at The World Pond Hockey Championships

Steve Ruskay as the Fernie Griz, photo by V.Croome

Did you know there is an annual World Championship Pond Hockey Tournament, and that Fernie will be represented by a team called The Fernie Griz? Steve Ruskay is behind this, find out more about this event and how to get involved.

New Canadian Avalanche Centre Project Announced in Fernie, BC

Three levels of government support for the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) were represented January 20, 2012 in Fernie BC, as BC MLA Bill Bennett announced a three-year program aimed at lowering the rate of avalanche deaths within the mountain snowmobiling community.

Fernie Museum's The Power of Powder - Celebrating 50 Years of Lift Access Skiing

Opening this weekend on January 28 is the Fernie Museum's exciting exhibit - The Power of Powder! In celebration of 50 years of lift access skiing, this exhibit follows the development of the ski company and the people involved along the way.

Fernie Arts Station Banner Project - 2012

Each year Victoria Avenue is accented with beautiful banners displaying the talent and creations of 36 local artists though the City of Fernie and District Arts Council's initiative - The Banner Project. In its ninth year, this project has not only added to the attraction of our historic downtown, it has become popular among the growing community of artists in Fernie and with the many tourists and residents that visit and live here.

Polar Peak Lift Set to Open at Fernie Alpine Resort

In just over a week, after a multitude of hard work and dedication, the anticipated Polar Peak Chairlift is opening at Fernie Alpine Resort. Find out more about what's going on this January 14 at Fernie's ski hill!

CAC Field Reporters and How You Can Get Involved

This winter, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) has two field technicians in the South Rockies region. Gord Ohm and Dave Tracz are collecting snow, weather and avalanche observations to help support the avalanche forecast in this area.

Extended Shopping Hours this Holiday Season

The holidays are upon us in Fernie, BC and as many are busy being moms and dads or working during the day, we thought we would share some extended shopping hours many Fernie businesses are offering over the next week (above and beyond their regular hours).

Jon Turk of Fernie, BC Makes National Geographic's 2012 Adventurers of the Year

Jon Turk of Fernie BC and professional Kayaker Erik Boomer make National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year!

The Fernie Women's Centre Offers a FREE Parent Support Group

With the support of Columbia Basin Trust the Fernie Women's Centre is currently offering a FREE education and support group to parents of teens in Fernie. This group is for parents with children in grades seven to twelve.

ALL.I.CAN. a Success Raising $1200 for Fernie Search and Rescue

We're happy to report that this event raised an impressive $1200 for Fernie Search & Rescue, and would like to thank everyone that came out to enjoy the film.