Healthy Living & Mountain Life in Fernie
If nature had an overachiever hall of fame, wetlands would headline it. While they may seem soggy and unassuming, they quietly filter our water, buffer our floods, lock away carbon, and act as firebreaks. And they do it all for free. Wetlands are teeming with life. Covering just 6% of Earth’s land...
Using your imagination will help to understand the historical evolution of the Fernie forests that arose from the ashes after the “Great Fire” 1908. Envision Fernie at the end of the 19th century and beginning of 20th - 1880 to 1920. A bustling frontier town with folks all seeking a means of...
Submitted by
Fix on June 8, 2026.
CRANBROOK, BC — Registration is now open for the 2026 Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, returning to Cranbrook on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Organized by the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club in partnership with JCI Kootenay, the event continues to grow as one of the Kootenays’ premier cycling experiences...
I recently had the unique experience of attending a silent meditation retreat hosted only 50 minutes away from Fernie. Tucked away in the shadow of Bull Mountain, Clear Sky Meditation and Study Center is an understated retreat center founded in the early 2000s. It sits on 310 acres adjacent to the...
Don’t you just love June? It feels like a kick-off to the good times. The ‘Friday night’ of the monthly calendar, full of anticipation for the sweet summer ahead. And then there’s the smell. Those sticky buds may be a pain to get off your dog’s paws, but man do they smell good. As the days get...
Fernie’s trail network is one of the things that makes our community truly special. Whether you’re riding, running, hiking, or simply walking your dog, our trails are a daily part of life for thousands of residents—and a major reason visitors choose Fernie year after year. But what many people don’t...
If you are an avid reader of the Fernie Fix you are aware of all the programs the Fernie Rod and Gun Club run in the Elk Valley. The club runs junior programs in archery, fishing, shooting and habitat enhancement. Many of these are paralleled by similar adult programs on a larger scale, most...
Submitted by
Fix on May 18, 2026.
Looking for the best kids activities and summer camps in Fernie, BC? Discover top local programs, from mountain biking to arts and river adventures.
There are over 120 species of pine trees on the planet. Their ecological range is generally confined to dry sites with weak soils. These common and widespread terrestrial plants are quite often lumped into one category - pine trees. At closer observation this is not the case, with each species...
Submitted by
Fix on May 14, 2026.
The dedication of hard-working nurses continues to be seen as they support residents throughout the entire Elk Valley region. Nurses employed in this region work in a variety of settings and specialize in multiple areas of nursing, including acute care, administration and community care. They...
