Business
May 2017 New Business
Hourglass Window Cleaning and Singing Therapy open their doors to the community and Goliath Tech Kootenay.
May 2017 Business News
The Wildsight Elk Valley Community Yard Sale is back, Fernie Brewing Company's expansion plans begin, Giv'Er Shirt Works Shirt-Away Competition and Rebecca Vaughan from Thunder Meadows Massage Therapy returns from maternity leave.
A Place Everyone Wants to Call Home
People want to live in Fernie because of the lifestyle. It is a town people want to live in where entrepreneurs will create work so they can enjoy the lifestyle and the great sense of community here.
GM Brings New Focus to the Fernie Golf & Country Club
The new General Manager at the Fernie Golf & Country Club, Max Sherwood is bringing new and exciting ideas about growing golf in the community. He'll be implementing a number of initiatives in an effort to make the Club more enticing for young players, women, families and seniors.
Island Lake Lodge's 1st Annual Untamed Kootenays Culinary Event
This June, Island Lake Lodge Catskiing welcomes food lovers to experience elevated Kootenay cuisine as Island Lake’s Head Chef Keith Farkas invites two notable Calgary chefs to join him in the kitchen for the 1st Annual Untamed Kootenays Culinary event.
April 2017 Business News
Burma Road Estates begins phase two, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and Dr. Karley Denoon a board certified Naturopathic Physician is now providing care to families and individuals of all ages.
Larsen & Whelan Builders Scoop Two Georgie Awards
Larsen & Whelan successfully beat competition from all over the province to take home TWO of the most prestigious categories at the 2017 Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) 25th Anniversary Georgie Awards®.
Turning Green into Green
It is often reported that the public perceives going green as an expensive undertaking. Patty gives us five green practices for businesses to help the bottom line.
April 2017 New Business
Local resident Michelle Eagles opens Fernie’s Lash Studio and Indie Films Fernie invites you to celebrate National Canadian Film Day.
Fernie Brewing Company's Expansion Plans
After a busy winter and summer fast approaching, there are some expansion plans in the works for the Fernie Brewing Company.
Raise a Glass to Spring!
Whilst news from the coast is that spring has long since arrived, local Fernie residents are surprised what each day will bring - sunshine and blue skies, torrential rain, or a few more face shots at the ski hill. Either way, spring is officially here, and as such, Fernie Brewing Co. has a plethora of returning and new seasonal brews over the next few weeks, to brighten up even the greyest of off-season skies.
Diversity Performs
Relating to the ongoing, unrecognized bias that business managers or owners are male.
March 2017 Business News
Mother Nature Doulas, Lilac Media's printing services, the 5th Annual Goddess Rising event and Eye of the Needle's artisan gallery showcases a new exhibit.
March 2017 New Business
Fernie's newest family friendly hang out space opens downtown and new to the insurance scene, Katie Peterson provides benefits to individuals and families during an unexpected illness.
Island Lake Lodge's New Private Wine Label
The limestone spire peaks of the 3 Bears rise above Island Lake Lodge like sentinels guarding a secret place. With the 3 Bears as inspiration, Island Lake has partnered with a BC Wine Studio to create both a special new red and white for their wine cellar.