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Reel Canadian Film Society AGM

Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Time: 
6:00pm - 7:00pm

The Reel Canadian Film Society was founded in 2018 to continue operating the Reel Canadian Film Festival, held annually in Fernie. Everyone is welcome to attend the first AGM. They currently have one board seat open; if you are interested in joining the board please email reelfilmfestival@gmail.com or submit your name during regular business at the meeting.

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Park Place Lodge, Reel Canadian Film Society, Fernie BC, Films, community

National Indigenous People’s Day Potluck

Event Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2019
Time: 
12:00pm - 1:30pm

All ages event with stories, rock painting with Pat Moore and community around the potluck table. Bring a dish to share

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Fernie Heritage Library, Culture, community, Fernie BC

Staffing for Businesses - Community Info Session

Posted: 
May 22, 2019

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.

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community, Business, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, info sessions, Fernie BC

Staffing for Businesses - Community Info Session

Event Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

On Tuesday June 4th from 9:00am to 10:30 am 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.

Staffing for businesses is a challenge in the Fernie area due to the seasonal nature of the tourism economy, lack of certain skilled workers, and a small labor market with growing demand. All parties interested are welcome to attend.

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Fernie Curling Club, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, Business, community, Fernie BC

EBYF Summer Solstice Celebration

Event Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Time: 
7:00pm

The Emily Brydon Youth Foundation's annual summer fundraiser! Enjoy live music (Band Announcement Coming Soon!), silent auction items donated by the generous business community of Fernie, live auctions featuring some of the best adventures found in the Elk Valley, games that will make you giggle and perhaps surprise you by bringing out a little friendly competition, food and drink specials, and so much more.

Tickets will be available at the ScotiaBank in Fernie, who is matching funds for every ticket sold! They will also be available online by June 1.
 

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Cast Iron Grill, Emily Brydon Youth Foundation, Fernie BC, community

Fernie Community Yard Sale

Event Date: 
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Time: 
9:00am - 1:00pm

The Community Yard Sale is back and set to take place Saturday May 25 from 9AM to 1PM! All individuals, families, organizations and businesses in Fernie are encouraged to take part. The registration fee is $20.00, and all funds raised will go towards Wildsight Elk Valley Projects.

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wildsight, Fernie BC, community, shopping

Fernie & District Historical Society AGM

Event Date: 
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Time: 
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Members and the public are invited to the Fernie & District Historical Society's AGM. Learn more about what was accomplished in 2018 and the Society's goals for 2019, including the ambitious Collections Management project now underway.

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Fernie Museum, history, Fernie BC, community

Ready, Set, Sweat

Posted: 
May 15, 2019

Com·mu·ni·ty - A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

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community, hiking, Mountain Biking, wellness, health, Fernie BC

RDEK Board Highlights - May 3, 2019

Posted: 
May 14, 2019

Moyie and Area Official Community Plan
The planning process for a new Official Community Plan (OCP) for the Moyie Area is nearing completion. The Moyie and Area OCP bylaw was given first and second reading by the Board and will be the subject of public hearing to be held at the Moyie Community Hall on May 21st at 7pm. The OCP is a long range planning document used to guide land use change in the area and it will replace the Moyie and Area Land Use Bylaw which was adopted in 2008.

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community, Fernie BC, RDEK

A Close-knit Community

Posted: 
May 10, 2019

ur simple actions can have concrete and deep-reaching effects on our neighbours.

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arts, Culture, community, Fernie BC