Fernie Fix News

Welcome to the premier hub for Fernie news, culture, and community stories. Here, you will find an expansive collection of articles capturing the unique spirit of the Elk Valley—from deep dives into local history and mountain recreation guides to health tips, business spotlights, and arts coverage. Whether you are keeping up with local initiatives by the Columbia Basin Trust or looking for the ultimate Kids’ Guide to Summer, our curated features connect you directly to the people and places that make Fernie, BC so extraordinary.

Learning for Leading

Submitted by Courtney Baker on September 6, 2026.

As the kids head back to school, it is important to remember that learning isn't just for the young. September is also a great time for nonprofit organizations and professionals to think about professional development and make learning part of their plans for the year ahead. Nonprofits are expected...

Fernie City Councillor Harshan Ramadass Launches Campaign for Mayor of Fernie

Submitted by Fix on September 5, 2026.

FERNIE, BC — Serving Fernie City Councillor Harshan Ramadass has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Fernie in the upcoming municipal election on October 17, 2026. Ramadass is running on a platform focused on pragmatic, results-oriented leadership, clear accountability, and applying...

The Internet

Submitted by Marley Robinson-Shaw on August 31, 2026.

It seems to me that most people have a strange relationship with the internet. It’s hard to imagine how you couldn’t; the same place that shows you the third trending water bottle of the summer can also show you that the thing you’ve been taught to feel embarrassed about isn't embarrassing. You...

Marissa Alain

Submitted by Fix on August 31, 2026.

I’ve always been drawn to creating with my hands. That passion first led me to study sewing, where I learned the technical skills and craftsmanship that continue to influence my work today. Sewing taught me patience, precision, and the satisfaction of turning an idea into something tangible. It also...

Fernie Rod and Gun Club Banquet

Submitted by Brenden Anders… on August 26, 2026.

This month the publisher's request was for something cultural. Perfect. How about one of the longest running social and cultural events in the Elk Valley? Where else will you and seven hundred (or more) of your closest friends get dressed up to celebrate one of the oldest organizations in the...

High Hopes for EVR Summit Centre to Break Ground in August

Submitted by Christine Thompson on August 20, 2026.

The Elk Valley community could be using the EVR Summit Centre (formerly known as the Elk Valley Field House) as soon as the end of 2026. “If the stars align, we could be open this year,” said spokesperson for the Elk Valley Field House Society (EVFHS), Aysha Haines. “We could be open in December...

The Great Survivor: Douglas Firs of Albertas

Submitted by Terry Nelson on August 19, 2026.

The Southern Foothills of Alberta are welcome company as we make our way on Highway 22 north towards Calgary. The constricted BC mountain views give way to expansive horizons of seemingly unlimited visual potential. The seasonal, or even daily variations in how this vista presents itself often...

Caroline Villeneuve – Women’s Pro Skim Division

Local Riders Make Waves at 2026 BC Wakesurf Provincial Championships

Submitted by Fix on August 19, 2026.

The 2026 BC Wakesurf Provincial Championships presented by SWS Marine Group were held over the weekend at Lake Koocanusa. “What a fantastic event this year. We had the top pro riders in Canada attending and a huge number of first-time competitors across all the divisions. Watching everyone cheering...

Penultimate

Submitted by Nic Milligan on August 17, 2026.

Someone said to me recently: “You picked a hard time to be mayor.” This observation is both true and not quite true. Why true? There has been a lot written about the effect of the Covid 19 pandemic and its profound and lingering effects on trust in politicians and political institutions generally...

iPhone Assistive Access

Submitted by Kevin McIsaac on August 16, 2026.

There is a “dumb phone” movement sweeping the continent. I’m old enough to remember when a cellphone could only make calls. Text messaging was a pretty nifty improvement later. Now I can sit on a beach in Vietnam and fix computers in my wife’s office from my phone. I get how incredibly distracting...