Community
Staffing for Businesses - Community Info Session
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community information session called Staffing for Businesses at the Fernie Curling Club. This free event is designed to help with the staffing issues faced by many of our local businesses and to facilitate open discussions on solving this issue.
Educational Fire Safety Initiative for Youth Returns to Fernie
The Fernie Fire Rescue is once again leading an educational fire safety initiative for local students. Dedicated to helping young people get the information they need to prevent fire-related injuries and fatalities, this is the 14th time the organization has brought an award-winning safety resource to area youth.
RDEK Board Highlights - May 3, 2019
Moyie and Area Official Community Plan
Council Agenda at a Glance - May 13, 2019
Fernie Seniors Centre at 5pm
Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 Amendments for landuse designation for proposed affordable housing project.
New Recycling & Solid Waste Costs Survey Now Out
The RDEK has just released a second survey as part of its Solid Waste Management Plan Review, and is now encouraging the public to participate.
City of Fernie Chief Administrative Officer Resigns
Mr. Norm McInnis has given notice that he is resigning from his position as Chief Administrative Officer with the City of Fernie effective June 28, 2019.
May 2019 Editor's Fix
Comforting is an understatement - our community is our Fernie Family.
Diversity and Decision Making
It is a good time to be a woman in politics right now, there are some fierce women finding their pace and authenticity in an environment that quite frankly can be brutally toxic.
New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs
The Columbia Basin’s many remote recreation sites and trails are beautiful and worthy destinations. This summer up to 15 students will be hired to help improve various backcountry sites over the summer, supported by $1.5 million over three to five years from the Trust.
Fernie Valley Pathway
Fernie is an active community with active people. Bike trails for the mellow wanderer, single-track for the extreme downhiller but there's still room to grow when it comes to trails. Fortunately, this growth comes in the form of the Fernie Valley Pathway (FVP).
Transboundary Conference Scholarships Available
The Columbia Basin Transboundary Conference: One River, One Future is offering a limited number of scholarships of up to $400 CAD to registered post-secondary students and non-profit professionals who plan to attend or have already registered for the conference.
Wider Lanes Coming Soon for New Lizard Creek Bridge
Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will soon have a safer crossing on Highway 3 as work on a new Lizard Creek Bridge gets underway. The new bridge will include wider lanes and a separated multi-use pathway.
