Community
Cocktails and Character
Fernie isn't much for scale; those of us who live here know this. A quaint 12 avenues and 16 streets, a mountainside subdivision, a serene river, and a four-block main street—just how we like it.
Enhancing Recreational Opportunities on Basin Trails
Whether biking to work, hiking peaks or walking pets, Columbia Basin residents prize the trails in our communities and surrounding areas. To improve these paths and support healthy outdoor lifestyles, Columbia Basin Trust is launching its new three-year, $1.5-million Trail Enhancement Grants.
Ange Qualizza
Within six months of being on council that she wanted to be mayor, and started building towards that goal. Her first move as new mayor, she's dedicated to investing in council.
Getting Back on the Horse
Studies on the benefits of equine therapy are so numerous. They are loyal and sensitive and unique. When mistreated they act out. Over time, if they feel lonely and unloved, they become damaged. Just like us.
Tourism Master Plan Survey
More than just any other industry, tourism requires collaboration and partnering locally with residents, businesses, user groups and organisations, as well as with regional and provincial organisations.
Free Arts and Culture Grant Writing Workshops
Want to learn more about how to apply for arts and culture grants delivered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance?
Canadian Conference Connects Classrooms to Communities in the Columbia Basin
Participants learn from the land and people of the Ktunaxa Nation.
New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings
From town halls to seniors’ centres, community purpose buildings are well-used gathering places that can use a lot of electricity and be costly to operate. The new Energy Sustainability Grant from Columbia Basin Trust can help these buildings generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs.
Scott Courtemanche
The adaptive ski program at Fernie Alpine Resort was begun by Grace Brulotte and then Scott Courtemanche came onto the scene.
Fernie’s Friendly Fall
One thing about Fernie is how easy it is to choose how social you want to be without needing to make plans. You can turn up to free gallery openings, participate in group bike rides, sign up for workshops or join a regular yoga class and be surrounded by friends and friendly faces, all ready to chat and maybe grab a coffee or a beer afterwards.
WORKBC EK Employment 2018 - Community Job Fair
WorkBC Employment Services, EK Employment is pleased to announce the date for our annual Community Job Fair in Fernie. We would like to invite employers and job seekers to attend the event. FERNIE: Thursday November 1st from 2pm-5pm.
Teenagers, Parents and Leadership
Adults get to declare their choices for local government elected officials on October 20. Although young people cannot yet participate in this democratic opportunity, it’s a perfect time to think and talk together about leadership.
October 2018 Editor’s Fix
When you think about it, it’s what we all desire, and there are many who may never have this opportunity - the opportunity of choice! This October, we can decide to work together to make a change and to be a part of what happens in our community.
Wild Voices Deepens Students Understanding of The Natural World
This school year, over 5,000 K-12 students in the Columbia Basin will venture beyond the walls of their classroom, where they will deepen their knowledge of the natural world with help from local mentors as part of the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network’s (CBEEN) Wild Voices program.
Candidates for the City of Fernie
This month, Fernie will vote and we’d like to introduce the candidates.