Fernie Arts, Culture & Entertainment Highlights
Play Day by Sadie Rosgen Play today, play in the morning, midday and at night. Find a partner to play with, or suit yourself right. Play in the sun and play in the rain, play until play just about makes you insane! Play with your friends, your dog, or your mom. Play with someone who likes to have...
Aries (March 21 – April 19) The August fairies scatter sparks of courage across your path, encouraging you to step into opportunities you’ve been quietly considering. Confidence grows when you trust your instincts instead of waiting for perfect timing. A surprise conversation could open an exciting...
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Fix on August 5, 2026.
Wapiti is taking over the Annex Park this August 7-8! Here are some fun facts about this festival that has become such a Fernie staple. The name Wapiti comes from the Cree language and refers to the majestic animals known in English as elk. These powerful beings are the namesakes of the Elk River...
I’m considered a weirdo in this popular resort town. I know there are a few of us around—I’ve met some of you. We don’t mountain bike, ski, go fishing, or golf. I fully understand that people from all over the world come to Fernie to do those four things, and I’m probably missing out, but I came...
In 2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine was released. It gave the history of Wolverine, one of Marvel’s most popular heroes. Unfortunately, it was a legendarily terrible film, and one of the most annoying aspects of it was the movie’s portrayal of Deadpool, another Marvel hero played by Ryan Reynolds. The...
With August comes one of the most anticipated events of the year – Wapiti! Each spring, music lovers are brimming with anticipation, wondering who the team chose this year. Once the lineup is released, we invest time getting to know each act and enjoying the unique and diverse array of artists. This...
In October of 2017, the town quiet from tourists, fall chill creeping into the shortening night, a small pocket of Fernie locals came together to share in the first Elk Valley Pride Festival. Courtney Baker, the organizer of the past four Elk Valley Pride Festivals, tells it as “beginning from...
Trying to get inspired for yet another dinner (they just keep coming), I was flipping through a borrowed recipe book and then realized I couldn’t find a single recipe that my whole family would get excited about outside of the dessert chapter. Each individual in my family has their own list of likes...
Some recent work at Mrs. Answer Guy’s office got me thinking and talking about virtual private networks (VPNs). VPNs are not new by any means, but they’ve been getting more attention in the last few years for safety and virtual geography purposes. A VPN is a method to make it appear like your...
