Community
Youth: Apply Now for the Free Leadership Summit
Expressing opinions, developing ideas and planning to take action in their communities: these are some of the ways that youth will be inspired at the Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit, taking place in Kimberley from May 12 to 14, 2023. Youth aged 14 to 18 are invited to apply now to this unique, free opportunity, hosted by Columbia Basin Trust.
New Beginnings
Getting a new puppy? How exciting!
Fernie Youth Soccer Association Launching a Spring Registration
Fernie Youth Soccer Association (FYSA 2023), a non-profit organisation that has been running soccer programming in Fernie for decades, is launching its Spring Soccer Registration this month, with an Early Bird discount available until February 10, 2023. By registering early, you receive $10 off of each player you register this year.
Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region
Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) is inviting you to have your say about the future of the Columbia Basin region. You will soon be able to share your ideas as the Trust travels throughout the region to meet with you, listen to your input, and plan together for the future.
Community Appreciation Day at Fernie Alpine Resort Returns
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) will say ‘Thank You’ to local communities by offering a day of skiing and riding to the residents of the Elk Valley – Fernie, Elko, Elkford, Grasmere, Jaffray and Sparwood – as part of the annual Community Appreciation Day.
Go Ahead, Make My Day
Sometimes going to the grocery store causes me anxiety. Not that I don’t like shopping, but in a small town, that is where you meet everyone you know.
The first questions people ask when they see me are usually:
RDEK Seeks Nominations for Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year
The RDEK is seeking nominations for outstanding volunteers throughout the rural areas of our region for the 2023 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year award.
Winter Highlights
It is fantastic to see the events calendar continue to grow after a couple of years of being ‘at least six feet apart.’ Here are some of the highlights throughout the season, make sure to visit ferniefix.com/events for more information and the full list of opportunities to choose from during your stay.
The Fernie Army
“Give me candy and we will be friends.” ~ Logan
Fernie on Fire 2023
The popular Fernie on Fire event, Fernie’s biggest bonfire of the year, is once again taking place this January 7, 2023.
December 2022 Editor's Fix
Sometimes, I take on too much. (Okay, my family might say most times. But acknowledgment is the first step, right?) The holidays make it challenging for me to ignore this… habit? addiction? of mine, as I begin to feel increasingly overwhelmed with the list of things that need to get done, alongside the regular school / work / activity schedules.
It’s a Dog Meets Dog World
It’s a social time of year! It’s a time to come together with friends and family and enjoy all the camaraderie and the things that make this time of year special to you. Dogs are social creatures too and, like us, seek each other out for companionship.
The Holidays: Stress or Success
As we navigate through the journey of life there are circumstances, including aging parents, illnesses or disability in the family that may take precedence.
Small Communities Take Big Steps to Fight Wildfires
Fifteen small communities and First Nations in the Columbia Basin are upping their abilities to prevent and fight wildfires. These projects are being done with support from Columbia Basin Trust.