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Fernie Mountain Film Festival Returns February 17-18th

Posted: 
Feb 07, 2023

The 16th Annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival is taking place February 17th and 18th, 2023. This exciting two night community event is “Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments, and the passion and perseverance of global explorers.”

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Fernie Mountain Film Festival, Festivals, Films, movies, Fernie BC, community

Basin Residents Invited to Share Input on Future of Region

Posted: 
Jan 18, 2023

Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) is inviting you to have your say about the future of the Columbia Basin region. You will soon be able to share your ideas as the Trust travels throughout the region to meet with you, listen to your input, and plan together for the future. 

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Columbia Basin Trust, Fernie BC, Elk Valley, community

Community Appreciation Day at Fernie Alpine Resort Returns

Posted: 
Jan 12, 2023

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR)  will say ‘Thank You’ to local communities by offering a day of skiing and riding to the residents of the Elk Valley – Fernie, Elko, Elkford, Grasmere, Jaffray and Sparwood  – as part of the annual Community Appreciation Day.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Community Day, community

Fernie Snowmobile Association - Spring Event

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join the Fernie Snowmobile Association for a Spring Event. More details to come!

 

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Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association, community

Fernie Snowmobile Association - Family Day Weekend Event

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Time: 
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join the Fernie Snowmobile Association for a Family Day Weekend event. More details to come!

 

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Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association, community

Fernie Snowmobile Association Wolf Moon Howler

Event Date(s): 
Friday, January 6, 2023
Time: 
7:00pm - 10:30pm

Join the Fernie Snowmobile Association on Friday, January 6th at the Rolling Hills cabin as we howl in celebration of the first full moon of 2023!

This family-friendly event commences at 7 pm with burgers and a bonfire:

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Snowmobiling, Fernie Snowmobile Association, community

Fernie on Fire

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Time: 
5:30pm

The popular Fernie on Fire event, Fernie’s biggest bonfire of the year, is once again taking place this January 7, 2023.

Fernie on Fire originated in 2016, when former City Counsellor Dennis Schafer approached the fire department with the idea. He had seen a similar event out east and thought it would be a good fit for Fernie.

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Elk Valley Suicide Task Force, Fernie BC, Christmas, community

CBT Supports 16 Projects to Boost Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Posted: 
Dec 06, 2022

Photo: The Fairmont and District Lions Club is constructing two pickleball courts with support from the Trust.

Being active in the great outdoors is one of the pleasures of living in the Columbia Basin. Now, 16 projects including funding from the CBT to construct a covered area over Fernie's new skatepark to allow for extended-season use, will provide even more ways to stay fit and enjoy the fresh air, supported by Columbia Basin Trust.

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Columbia Basin Trust, outdoor recreation, community

Songs and Soup

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Time: 
9:30am - 11:30am

Fernie Family Connections are adding SOUP to their morning of songs and socializing with “My Baby and Me”. You’ve already come out of the house, let’s stay a little longer and connect over a bowl of soup.

They will also be chatting about building a babysitting collective. This group is open to all parents and caregivers of babies ages 0-18 months. Free, drop in group. They meet every Wednesday UPSTAIRS in the legion. 

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Fernie Legion, community, Fernie BC

Light Up the Arts

Posted: 
Nov 10, 2022

The Arts Station is excited to invite you to “Light up the Arts” starting on November 25 at 6pm. Wander downtown to discover magical lighted installations by local artists in a fun and interactive artwalk. Light up the Arts will launch at an annual collaborative community event, the Holiday Kick-off, in partnership with the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fernie. 

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arts, Fernie Arts Station, Culture, community, Holiday Kick off, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, winter, Light Up the Arts