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Now, Let’s Begin!

Posted: 
Sep 04, 2019

Birth is the ultimate beginning. Each new parent patiently waits nine months to meet their little one and begin the big adventure. With this beginning comes one of the purest forms of joy but also restless nights and extreme fatigue.

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family, Fernie BC, community, health

Yoga and Wellness Retreat

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2019.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019

Experience the magic of the mountains as we dive into adventure and uncover conscious exploration of the body and mind. Through this journey your physical and internal self connects as you discover the inner workings of the self through physical yoga practice, meditation and journalling.

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Yoga, Retreats, wellness, health, Fernie BC

Beers & Queers: Summer Park Fun

Event Date: 
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Time: 
6:00pm - 9:30pm

Meet at James White Park for some summer fun! Bring your tennis racquets or frisbees for disc golf, your walking shoes for a stroll around the park, or even a good book and a blanket to spread under a shady tree!

Please check the Fernie Pride Website for more information.

Hosted by the Fernie Pride Society and The Valley Social.  

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James White Park, LGBTQ, community, health, Mental Health

Tools for Your Fertility Journey

Posted: 
Jul 21, 2019

We can acknowledge that trying to actualize your family is hard while also acknowledging that we can do hard things and we can maybe even do them well if we are prepared. 

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IVF, family, wellness, health, Fernie BC, Dr. Taina Turcasso

What If I Fall?

Posted: 
Jul 12, 2019

For some of us it’s about rediscovering potential, for others it’s about finding it. Wherever you are in your journey, I have one piece of advice I’d love to share: Enjoy the process. Figure out what lights you up, gets you going and gives you something to look forward to.

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health, wellness, family, Fernie BC

The Freedom of Fitness

Posted: 
Jun 18, 2019

Ah, June. Hello Summer, adventure and hello freedom. The time of year to dust off the ol’ hiking boots, bring out the bike, set up the tent and shift into all day adventure mode.

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health, wellness, fitness, Fernie BC, Maddy Alric

Freedom to Forage

Posted: 
Jun 17, 2019

With the anticipation of Summer Solstice, Fernie Catering Co. has planned a solstice celebration dinner for you. Each month we will be focusing on something forgeable, fermented or a specific cooking method for you to try out at home, “Fernie Catering Co. Fundamentals” if you will.

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Fernie BC, Cooking, Food, health, wellness, Barrie Elliott

#RunFernieRun - Taking the First

Posted: 
Jun 01, 2019

Want in on the act this summer? Here’re a few key tips to help you start off on the right foot, and get yourself to both the start, and more importantly, the finish...

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Trail Running, Stag Leap Running Co, Abi Moore, Outdoors, trails, running, health, wellness, summer, fitness

Lengthening and Repairing Through Yoga

Posted: 
May 30, 2019

With summer upon us, our bodies are forever busy as we try to soak up every moment of sunshine and enjoy all the outdoor activities our beautiful valley offers. Here are few simple (simple does not mean easy) poses to get you going. 

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health, wellness, Yoga, fitness, Katie Joyce

Little Ripper Trail Passport

Posted: 
May 26, 2019

Back by popular demand, the Second Annual Fernie Junior Ripper Trail Passport is a series of skill/age appropriate mountain bike challenges. The goal is to ride the trail, find the checkpoint sign, and record the animal found on the sign on this worksheet.

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Mountain Biking, Kids, Outdoors, Biking, fitness, health, Fernie BC, Fernie Mountain Bike Club, Little Ripper Passport