Enjoy the first of a new column by Brendan and Jay of the Fernie Rod and Gun Club. Learn about the impact and community benefits of the Fernie Railyard Dog Park and how you can support it. And lean into 12 Days of Self Care with Laura Sandham in a special Health Feature this month.
The more time you spend here, the more grateful you become for the opportunity to live, work, recreate and visit within the Qukin ʔamakʔis, the unceded traditional territory of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it. This beautiful valley becomes imprinted on all who have been here, past, present and future which we hope will continue to allow for meaningful growth, active learning and most importantly, better care for and protection of the natural spaces that surround us.
The holidays are just around the corner, and Prof Centsible has the best tips to keep your spending in line. This month’s feature artist, Carmen Dunnet of Glow Candle Co. helps us feel cozy this November. Is your winter anticipation high? Sadie’s is, too and has written An Ode to Snow this month. Did you miss the Chamber Business Awards? Find out this year’s winners inside!
Enjoy two special features this month, one highlighting Scary Days Ahead - a book created by Fernie legend, Troy Cook, and the other celebrating 35 years of the Fernie Arts Station! Learn about Matthieu Corriveau and how he became Fernie’s expert on timing in this month’s resident profile. Travelling this fall or winter? The Answer Guy has great tips to keep your phone and info hack-free.
This month, Sadie Rosen shares a beautiful poem about Fortune in "At Peace and Yet on Fire." Mayor Nic Milligan discusses the new home for our Firehall. Tyla Mackay helps us to realize we don’t have to do it all in “This is Life” And Kevin McIsaac shares the benefits of Khan Academy as our kids head back to school.
Valerie Barry discusses trail skills for dogs and humans in her summer feature this month, Feature Resident Mayor Steve Fairbairn on his journey to Elkford and what's next, Q&A with this month's Feature Artist and Wapiti headliner Shad, and Evgeni Matveev gives us a lesson on Fernie's sewage situation in The Water Column.
Valerie Barry is back to support you and your dogs on the trails in our Summer Special Feature. Courtney discusses the important of Governance for Nonprofits in The Common Good. Want to protect Fernie’s big trees? Terry has suggestions in Tree Time. And Kevin discusses the AI revolution and challenges in The Answer Guy.
Discover two new columns running this summer! Money Material aims to support your financial health, and The Gender Game discusses the challenges and celebrations youth face in this realm. Additionally, learn about the inspiring Gwen Phillips in Just a Minute and discover the Cokato Old Growth Forest in Tree Time.
Keen to get involved? Courtney Baker shares the various volunteer opportunities available in The Common Good.
Tree Time guides us to notable trees hidden along the Lazy Lizard trail. Tyla discusses aging and how our perspectives can influence how we feel about it in This is Life. And the Social Page is full of community events and activities this May!
This month’s Special Feature discusses the importance of Protecting Our Winters. Slow Travel highlights the beauty and opportunities found in the Columbia Valley. Keen to support Canadian made goods and products? The Answer Guy has you covered.
Nell Smith, her creative journey and upcoming album release shine in our Special Feature. Shelby shares her relationship
with the Legend, Linda Socher in Just A Minute. Receive an insightful introduction to the Elk Valley’s selenium issue in
The Water Column. Visit our Social Page to find out what readers had to share about the most inspirational woman in their life.
