Content about Unsung Heroes

01.23.12
Brighter Beginnings

Abi features the heroes behind Bright Beginnings - Fernie's preschool with a new home.

12.02.11
The Salvation Army

This time of year we tend to think of ways we can give within our community or to those in need. This month's Unsung Heroes provide great opportunities in Fernie from volunteering to donating!

11.22.11
Fernie Skating Club

This November Abi met with the Fernie Skating Club, a growing organization that that prides itself on being one of the biggest in the Kootenays.

10.18.11
Fernie Heritage Library Heroines

Abi heads to the Fernie Heritage Library to learn more about the amazing people behind one of Fernie's community assets.

09.27.11
East Kootenay Addiction Services

This month Abi meets up with the dedicated team at East Kootenay Addiction services located in downtown Fernie, BC.

07.31.11
Swing for Charity

Looking for an opportunity to contribute, while having a good time? Consider one of Fernie's golf tournaments for charity!

06.30.11
Get Your Market On

The Mountain Market at Rotary Park is a popular Sunday event happening all summer long, learn more about the Unsung Heroes behind it and what changes are in store this year!

06.09.11
Relay Ralliers

Just who are these Snow Sisters and what are they raising fund for? Find out in this month's Unsung Heroes!

04.23.11
Art Advocates, Past and Present

The witty Abi meets with the Arts Station's newest member and shows us why this crew, past and present, is a valued part of our community!

03.31.11
City's Water Workers

Abi looks into the individuals behind maintaining and enhancing one of Fernie's finest attributes: its water!

02.28.11
Humble, Helpful Hosts at Your Service

These days you can’t help but notice big smiles, clad in yellow jackets when you arrive at the ski hill plaza. Keeping the lengthy lift pass line's spirits up, directing lost souls to ski school or simply waxing lyrical about the joys the day has in store for you.

01.28.11
Keepin Rippers Ripped - Griz Bar, Fernie Alpine Resort

They pour our beer, serve our nachos, and tolerate our apres antics... this month's Unsung Heroes are the staff at the Griz Bar - Keepin' Rippers Ripped!

12.30.10
FerniePets.ca

Abi takes a closer look at one of Fernie's greatest resources: FerniePets.ca!

11.30.10
The Fernie Ghostrider Champions

Abi takes a closer look at the folks behind Fernie's favourite happenings - Ghostrider hockey!!

10.29.10
Avalanche Dogs

This month Kirsty Morris shares her experiences with Fernie's cutest unsung heroes - Avalanche Dogs!

10.03.10
Event Volunteers

Fernie is host to an array of events. How do they get off the ground and run smoothly each and every year? Kirsty takes a look at the volunteers behind the scene.

09.01.10
Trailblaizers

Every time I climb a trail I have plenty of time to wonder, “How did these trails get here?” and “How come they look so good?” - the answer to that is, of course, a whole community of unsung heroes.

07.30.10
Guest Services at FAR

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Unsung Heroes, as we’re constantly reminded, are located in every nook and cranny of Fernie. each with a story to tell, a secret to share and an achievement that generally goes unnoticed. And Augusts’ Unsung Hero is no different. Invariably she is located at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) - in fact invariable is putting it mildly, as she is there far beyond hours of operation.

06.28.10
Bear Aware

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Having lived in Britain for most of my life, where the most dangerous thing you’ll encounter in the wild is a badger, I have to admit that the prospect of having a bear wander into my Fernie garden was a bit alarming!

06.01.10
Fernie's Street Cleaners

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If you’re a fan of the mornings, you may have spotted our currently solo Beautification Attendant from afar – orange tabard, large smile, quietly maneuvering his cart round the streets of Fernie. And whilst he’s doing his thing, he has one desire on his mind – “To make Fernie as beautiful as I can.” I for one thinks he’s hit the nail on the head.

04.28.10
Fernie Search and Rescue

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With the seasons changing on a daily basis this spring it’s a sharp reminder to be prepared for anything when venturing into the Fernie outdoors. Whether it’s consideration about the animals I might encounter on the trails, the weather that might change or the terrain I might cross, I can never be certain it will actually be just a stroll in the woods.

With the seasons changing on a daily basis this spring it’s a sharp reminder to be prepared for anything when venturing into the Fernie outdoors. Whether it’s consideration about the animals I might encounter on the trails, the weather that might change or the terrain I might cross, I can never be certain it will actually be just a stroll in the woods.

04.01.10
Fernie Bottle Depot

Recycling is high on the priority list in my household. I have the ‘Blue Bag’ system for the recyclables that the City collects from our doorstep every other week. I have a compost bin in the garden and the wine, beer and milk containers collect in the garage until I do a run to the Fernie Bottle Depot.

02.27.10
FAR Lifties

Every time I ski down to the Haul Back I always pause to consider the job of the FAR lifties. And my first thought is usually, “Poor guys!” Whether it’s a powder day or -20 on the hill, I am enjoying myself and relying on these guys to get me up the mountain so I can squeeze another run in.

01.30.10
Clearing the Streets of Fernie

I’m lying in bed and it’s pitch black outside. I’ve been woken up by my Fernie winter alarm, which puts a smile on my face. That sweet sound of a bomb blast rattling the windows, which means it snowed last night and the patrollers are bombing the hill.

12.30.09
Snow Makers

It looks absolutely gorgeous outside. The snow is sparkling, the sun is shining and it’s a blue bird day, yet I’m afraid to walk out the door. The temperature gauge says its -24. It’s freezing!