Fernie Business Spotlights & Local Economy News
Submitted by
Fix on August 8, 2026.
The Cabin Coffee Truck Madison Brauer and Taylor Dawson are the proud owners and creators of the new nomadic coffee truck business named The Cabin Coffee. After working in cafes for nearly a decade and roasting coffee for the last few years, Madi’s passion for coffee and her love for the outdoors...
We hope you left space in your luggage for some quality and stylish fashion, because you will indeed come across a multitude of items you fancy while here. Fernie’s downtown is lined with boutique sports and clothing stores, each with its own sense and style of apparel. Let’s start with the sporting...
Submitted by
Fix on July 8, 2026.
It’s that time of year again – the snow’s melting off The Headwall, the patio umbrellas are opening, and summer menus are hitting tables all over town. Up at Island Lake Lodge, this upcoming season’s menus take guests on a culinary adventure rooted in the place, the people, and the season. Paying...
Submitted by
Fix on July 3, 2026.
Fernie, BC — Island Lake Lodge is pleased to announce the appointment of two longtime leaders into key executive roles, marking an exciting new chapter for the iconic backcountry destination. Nancie Sanford has officially stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), leading the overall...
For a town that only sees summer weather roughly three months a year, Fernie is home to a surprising number of patios. As soon as spring sticks and the temperatures allow, numerous restaurants and bars begin the process of setting up their deck spaces – whether curbside along Victoria Ave, or an...
A few years ago, I found myself in a bit of a grey area. I had some money sitting in my savings account, but I was not sure how the market was going to perform. At the same time, I did not know if I might need that cash for something like replacing my car or making a lump sum payment on my mortgage...
Submitted by
Fix on May 16, 2026.
Caledonia Counselling 401 2nd Ave, Upstairs Office 2 250-278-8817 Caledonia Counselling is growing and they are excited to share the news with the community. Founder, Karen Walker, is welcoming two new counsellors to the practice: Sam Usher and Eveliene Eijsermans. This expansion allows them to...
Submitted by
Fix on May 8, 2026.
FERNIE, British Columbia — Tourism Fernie has launched a new consumer-facing website, replacing a platform that successfully served the organization and its audiences for the past 10 years. The new site delivers a modern, mobile-first experience designed to better meet the needs of today’s travelers...
Submitted by
Fix on April 29, 2026.
A unique community partnership is brewing this spring - literally. The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) has been selected as the featured charity for Fernie Brewing Company’s “Cheers to Charity” program for the months of April and May. The initiative, which has been running since 2013...
Over the years, I have chatted with many friends in Fernie about grocery store loyalty programs and realized there are still a lot of people who either are not collecting points or are not using them efficiently. With the cost of living constantly rising, it is important to make every penny count...
