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This year, 631 volunteers came out across the Elk Valley for the Elk River Alliance’s (ERA) annual shoreline cleanup, removing 6,156 pieces of garbage from the watershed. For the first time, ERA weighed everything collected, totalling 943 lbs of trash. Think the weight of a grand piano; that’s a lot...

I am a Fernie based illustrator and aspiring ski bum. I draw a lot of maps and also create illustrations for magazines, universities, advertising, food packaging, murals and books. My illustrations are usually silly and whimsical, but I also draw more serious conceptual illustrations for newspapers...

According to Civic Info BC, voter turnout was 54.59% in our last municipal election in 2022... which according to statistics, is higher than average, but I really think we can do better! What a privilege it is to vote and to have a say in what happens in our community. To be able to attend meetings...

(Columbia Basin) – Primary food producers in the Basin will be tapping into solar power and testing new food crops as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s Farm Solar and Resilient Food Crops granting programs. “People in the Basin rely on local farms, growers and producers for healthy, nutritious food,”...

FERNIE, BC — Serving Fernie City Councillor Harshan Ramadass has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Fernie in the upcoming municipal election on October 17, 2026. Ramadass is running on a platform focused on pragmatic, results-oriented leadership, clear accountability, and applying...

I’ve always been drawn to creating with my hands. That passion first led me to study sewing, where I learned the technical skills and craftsmanship that continue to influence my work today. Sewing taught me patience, precision, and the satisfaction of turning an idea into something tangible. It also...

The 2026 BC Wakesurf Provincial Championships presented by SWS Marine Group were held over the weekend at Lake Koocanusa. “What a fantastic event this year. We had the top pro riders in Canada attending and a huge number of first-time competitors across all the divisions. Watching everyone cheering...

The Cabin Coffee Truck Madison Brauer and Taylor Dawson are the proud owners and creators of the new nomadic coffee truck business named The Cabin Coffee. After working in cafes for nearly a decade and roasting coffee for the last few years, Madi’s passion for coffee and her love for the outdoors...

(Columbia Basin) – Homeowners will have access to practical information and hands-on learning opportunities this fall through free Home Energy Efficiency Workshops being offered in 25 communities throughout the region. The workshops are being delivered by the Community Energy Association on behalf...

Wapiti is taking over the Annex Park this August 7-8! Here are some fun facts about this festival that has become such a Fernie staple. The name Wapiti comes from the Cree language and refers to the majestic animals known in English as elk. These powerful beings are the namesakes of the Elk River...