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'When We Talk' Launch Event

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 
4:30pm

You’re invited to help celebrate the launch of Fernie’s newest mental health support platform; When We Talk.

Rachel, the founder of When We Talk is launching with the mission to create an accessible and affordable form of mental health support that is not only based on research evidence but also based on real human experience. With hopes to bridge the gap in mental health services in Fernie and the Elk Valley so everyone can get the support they need.

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Park Place Lodge, pub, Fernie BC, dining, Food

Galloway Lands Public Hearing Cancelled

Posted: 
May 27, 2022

A public hearing regarding bylaw amendments to permit new residential development on private property known as the Galloway Lands adjacent to Fernie Alpine Resort has been cancelled.


“We have received notification from the developer that following comments and concerns received from the public and RDEK Board, they are withdrawing the current application,” says RDEK Board Chair Rob Gay. “As a result, the public hearing scheduled for mid-June has been cancelled.”

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Galloway Lands, Fernie BC, Reto Barrington

Locally Crafted Libations

Posted: 
May 26, 2022

Fernie draws people from around the world, and fortunately for this small mountain town many fall so in love that they return with their talents and expertise and begin unique businesses, adding to the already impressive array of entrepreneurs and the offerings available here.

When it comes to drinks of all sorts, you will find a suprising number of locally crafted options while in Fernie. Make sure to check out these while here, your tastebuds will thank you.  

Breweries and Cafés
Non-alcoholic

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Beanpod, Fernie Alpine Springs, Fernie BC, Bootleg Spirits, summer, libations, Fernie Brewing Company, Rooftop Coffee Roasters

FMBC Shredder Series

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Aug 29 2022.
Monday, July 4, 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022
Monday, July 18, 2022
Monday, July 25, 2022
Monday, August 1, 2022
Monday, August 8, 2022
Monday, August 15, 2022
Monday, August 22, 2022
Monday, August 29, 2022
Time: 
5:45pm

This year, the Fernie Mountain Bike Club is hosting a youth race series for ages 12-19!

Tags: 
bike fernie, FMBC, Mountain Biking, kids biking, Fernie BC, summer, summer in Fernie

2Knee Tuesday Race Series

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Aug 30 2022.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm

A fun weekly race/ride series for all mountain bikers.

Mark your calendars and start NOT training (just kidding). Go hard and compete for the bragging rights or just come and enjoy the fun with like minded bikers. These are typically more enduro style and the emphasis is on having fun. Prizes and titles up for grabs!

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Fernie Mountain Bike Club, Mountain Biking, Races, Fernie BC, Outdoors, summer, Biking

Little Critter Criterium

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every month on June, July, August, September on the second Monday 4 times.
Monday, June 6, 2022
Monday, June 13, 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022
Monday, August 8, 2022
Time: 

Riders do laps, have fun and everyone gets a prize. Lots of fun for everyone! Remember...pedal and run bikes only as training wheels will have issues on the course. 

Locations to be announced soon!

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kids biking, mountaing biking, Outdoors, summer sports, Fernie BC

Wednesday Afternoon Race Series for Kids and Youth

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 31 2022.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Time: 
4:30pm

Due to the popular demand of the Thursday Night Race Series and the new limit on registrations, Fernie Alpine Resort have decided to run an extra night of racing this summer. This is an effort to try and give everyone an opportunity to take part in this fun summer series of racing.

All Youth and Kids will now race on Wednesday afternoons. Race details are the same as the Thursday Night Race Series (see below for more details) and the racecourse will be the same.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Kids, Mountain Biking, Outdoors, summer, Fernie BC

TransRockies Gravel Royale

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Thu Aug 25 2022.
Monday, August 22, 2022
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 
The Legendary TransRockies Challenge Goes Gravel
 
Tags: 
transrockies, Mountain Biking, summer sports, Biking, Fernie BC

Elk Valley Pride Festival

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 25 2022.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Friday, September 23, 2022
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Time: 
5:00pm - 7:00pm

A rainbow celebration in the mountains! Join the Fernie Pride Society in Fernie for a 5-day celebration of Pride featuring a bike parade, flag raising, Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Rainbow Reads, drag storytime, workshops and education, Cooking with Queens, a puppy parade, drag shows, live music, and so much more!

See you in Fernie from September 21-25, 2022!

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Elk Valley Pride Festival, Fernie Pride Society, LGBTQ, Fernie BC, pride

TransRockies SingleTrack Six: Ride The West

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

TransRockies Singletrack 6 is a 6 day mountain bike adventure showcasing the best riding in a variety of authentic mountain bike communities in Western Canada. Six stages, a new route every year and the perfect brew of XC, panoramic vistas and epic descents. 

Visit the TransRockies website for all the details.

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transrockies, Mountain Biking, summer sports, Biking, Fernie BC