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Past Honoured, Conserved For Future

Posted: 
Jul 17, 2019

There are many approaches used to preserve the region’s history, from installing interpretive signs or offering new museum exhibits, to creating conservation plans or training archival staff. This year, Columbia Basin Trust is supporting 43 heritage projects with over $2.8 million to support efforts to honour the past by conserving it for the future.

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community, Fernie BC, Columbia Basin Trust, history, Salmo BC

Putting Away the Old - "A Story of New Beginning"

Event Date: 
Friday, July 19, 2019
Time: 
7:00pm

Putting Away the Old is a one-act play with two scenes. The performance of the play is as for radio broadcasting.

For advance tickets phone 250-423-6091. Tickets will be available at the door too. $8 single (1 ticket) / $15 couple (2 tickets) 

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Christ Anglican Church, arts, Culture, Fernie BC, community

Doug Feely

Posted: 
Jul 11, 2019

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Island Lake Lodge, Doug Feely, Fernie BC, Business, community

RDEK Adopts Strategic Goals as First Step in New Strategic Plan

Posted: 
Jul 09, 2019

The RDEK Board of Directors has established a series of organizational goals as the first step in the creation of a new Strategic Plan for the corporation.

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RDEK, community, Fernie BC

FSAC Summer Camp Week 1

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Jul 12 2019.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Friday, July 12, 2019
Time: 
8:30am - 5:30pm

Week 1 is community week!
Visit from the fire Dept
Visit from the police and a field trip to city hall to learn all about what they do for us and our community .
Lots of arts and crafts, water games and free play time too!

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Max Turyk School, Camps, Kids Camps, Fernie BC, community

Potential Gold

Posted: 
Jul 08, 2019

Our senses come alive as we begin to explore what is possible through sensory exploration. Fernie Mountain Mamas understand the importance of exposing their children to new environments to increase their potential for progress. Adina Koran is one such Mama.

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family, motherhood, Fernie BC, children, community

The George S Majic Spiritus Award

Posted: 
Jul 02, 2019

It is hard to walk around our community for even a brief amount of time and not be aware that there are community builders all around us, leaning in and supporting whatever they are passionate about. 

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City of Fernie, community, Fernie BC, The George S Majic Spiritus Award

Beers & Queers Pause for Paws

Event Date: 
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Time: 
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Beers & Queers goes to the dogs this July! Well, to the dog park that is.

Bring your favourite furry friend and meet at the Railyard Dog Park at 6pm for an hour of pride and puppies (look for the rainbow to find some dog treats!) and then head on over to the Valley Social at 7:30 for the July edition of Beers & Queers!

Snacks, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are provided. Wine, beer, and spirits are available for purchase at the bar.

Beers & Queers is proudly supported by the East Kootenay Community Credit Union.

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The Valley Social, Fernie Pride Society, community, LGBTQ

Community Restoration Event

Event Date: 
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Time: 

This event is hosted by the City of Fernie, East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, West Fork Resource Management and the Elk River Alliance.

At the event, you will be hand-pulling invasive plant species and reseeding the banks of the Elk River with native grass. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as volunteer appreciation gifts.

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City of Fernie, Elk River Alliance, Outdoors, community

Wednesday Socials Après

Event Date: 
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Time: 
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Enjoy the music and atmosphere in the square, then join us for a beer on the patio or a free game of pool. Your night doesn't have to end when the music does! Members and Non-Members ALWAYS welcome!

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Fernie Legion, community, Fernie BC