Healthy Living & Mountain Life in Fernie
It’s no secret this year’s Elk Valley winter weather has been questionable. Looking out the window you may think we’re experiencing a no-snow crisis. However, the data says otherwise, with local monitoring stations reporting above average precipitation. So, what’s the real story? Let’s look at our...
The Abi Moore Scholarship was created to honour Abi Moore who exemplified the values of community and was known for never leaving anyone behind. Her dedication and passion for the sport of running led to the development of a growing running community in Fernie which continues to this day through...
Submitted by
Fix on February 26, 2026.
To continue to show its strong support for the Oncology & Renal Project at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District (KERHD) Board of Directors has approved an additional $7.12 million for the project. “We have been, and continue to be, strong advocates for...
“What does success look like to you?” I’ve been asked some version of this question by coaches, mentors, financial advisors, marketing professionals, managers, website programmers, and the like. And I’m guessing you’ve been asked it too. The answer to that question in most scenarios often starts...
The Fernie Rod and Gun Club (FRGC) is more than hunting, fishing, archery and shooting. In addition to the extensive programs that run all year and through every season the club is very focused on habitat remediation and rehabilitation. The Wigwam Flats Ecosystem Enhancement Project (WFEEP) is a...
Submitted by
Fix on January 26, 2026.
Columbia Basin, B.C. – Beneath the communities, farms, and ecosystems of the Columbia Basin lies a hidden lifeline: groundwater. A new scientific assessment commissioned by Living Lakes Canada finds that the majority of the region’s high-risk aquifers are unmonitored. This data gap limits the...
Many persons living in the East Kootenay region will have an acquaintance with the sprawling shrub of the yew bush, having been tangled by a seemingly impenetrable barrier when hiking off trail (see bushwhack) in mountain environments. For those not familiar with this encounter, imagine walking...
Approximately two decades ago a group of archers wanted to expand the current Coal Creek rifle range to add an archery range for members. Volunteers went to work and cleared the area, installed some bag targets and archery was alive within the FRGC. Long-time members were tentative and only set a...
While we’re bundling up, the Elk River ecosystem keeps humming under the ice. Temperatures are dropping, and winter is settling in, but what does that mean for the Elk River and its inhabitants? Though the surface may look quiet and still, an active underwater world continues to thrive just beneath...
It’s a new year and no matter what your personal outlook is on making New Year’s Resolutions, it’s hard to not at least pause and consider the possibilities that lie ahead in the coming year. The most common New Year’s Resolutions consistently revolve around health, happiness, and meaningfully...
