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Elk River Shoreline Cleanup 2022

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Time: 
10:00am - 2:00pm

IT'S CLEAN UP TIME! The Elk River Alliance is hosting the annual Elk River Shoreline Clean Up event this World Rivers Day (September 25, 10AM-2PM). Show some love for the river that's given us so much this summer. ERA will be providing gloves, garbage bags, snacks, and directing clean up locations (specific locations TBD). The event will run in Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford, with additional locations of special cleaning need added later (e.g., Silver Spring Lakes). Participants can win some awesome prizes too!

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community, Outdoors, Elk River Alliance

Working in Support of the Region

Posted: 
Sep 06, 2022

Despite a world that has shifted, people and communities in the Columbia Basin have been able to rely on a constant resource: Columbia Basin Trust. Its continued ability to be a cornerstone in the region—enabling groups to strengthen and grow, and to deliver projects with impact—is laid out in its most recent annual report.

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community, Columbia Basin Trust

2022 Fernie Business Excellence Awards Nominations Open

Posted: 
Aug 18, 2022

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the annual Fernie Business Excellence Awards will take place again this year on Friday 21 October at the Rusty Edge. Nominations from the public are now open! The nominations period will run from today until 5pm on Friday 2 September 2022.

To nominate your favourite business, organization or individual across the categories – please head to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fernieawards2022 to cast your nomination.

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Fernie Chamber, Business, community, Fernie BC

2022/2023 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Funding Approved

Posted: 
Jun 29, 2022

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has approved funding for 100 projects around the region over the coming year.

The funding comes from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs, which are administered by the RDEK. 

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RDEK, community, Columbia Basin Trust

First Nations Bring Solar Energy to Affordable Housing

Posted: 
Jun 23, 2022

Three First Nations in the Columbia Basin are increasing renewable energy generation and sustainability of their affordable rental housing by adding solar panels. This improves energy efficiency while creating sustainable, comfortable and affordable housing for members. The projects are receiving support from Columbia Basin Trust and the New Relationship Trust.

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affordable housing, energy, clean energy, community

Born This Way Parent/Caregiver Group

Event Date(s): 
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm

Born This Way, is the Fernie Pride Society's new parent/grandparent/caregiver group will be meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

Please drop-in to 561 4th Avenue (Fernie, Christ Church Anglican) for a casual and supportive gathering for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQ+ youth in the Elk Valley.

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Fernie Pride Society, community

Born This Way Parent/Caregiver Group

Event Date(s): 
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm

Born This Way, is the Fernie Pride Society's new parent/grandparent/caregiver group will be meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

Please drop-in to 561 4th Avenue (Fernie, Christ Church Anglican) for a casual and supportive gathering for parents and caregivers of 2SLGBTQ+ youth in the Elk Valley.

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Fernie Pride Society, community

Sparwood Coal Miner Days

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 12 2022.
Monday, June 6, 2022
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Friday, June 10, 2022
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Time: 

Coal Miner Days is excited to host events all week second week in June. Check out their events page for all of the exciting things that this year has to offer.​ 

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Sparwood, Coal Miner Days, community

RDEK Seeking Election Officials

Posted: 
May 29, 2022

As it begins to prepare for the General Local Elections this fall, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is hoping to hear from residents interested in acting as Election Officials.

“We have had a number of our long-time Election Officials retire or move away and, as a result, we are hoping to recruit a number of new Election Officials in advance of the fall election,” explains RDEK Chief Election Officer Tina Hlushak.

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RDEK, community, Fernie BC, politics

Wednesday Socials

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: 
5:30pm - 9:00pm

The Wednesday Socials are back and we couldn't be more excited! This free community event welcomes everyone to Station Square to enjoy live music and be social.

This week Peach and Quiet will be on stage!

The beverage garden will be stocked with Fernie Brewing Beer, Lonetree Cider and BC wine. Make sure to bring your ID in order to get a wristband for 19+ attendees. The event starts at 5.30pm with DJ, food trucks and craft activities for the kids.

Things to know before you go:

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Fernie Arts Station, Live Music, Wednesday Concert Series, community, family fun