Krista Turcasso

When I think about Fernie’s arts and culture scene, my brain automatically goes to the big hitters like The Arts Station, the Fernie and District Historical Society, the Fernie Heritage Library and of course the many event organizers who keep this town buzzing with energy. I also think about Sadie...

I saw an interesting post recently, where the interviewer (Bar Stool Sports) asked numerous individuals in the sports industry how many more people watch the FIFA World Cup final than the Super Bowl. Guesses ranged from 275,000 to 500 million… and only increased when they knew they were wrong. 1.3...

With August comes one of the most anticipated events of the year – Wapiti! Each spring, music lovers are brimming with anticipation, wondering who the team chose this year. Once the lineup is released, we invest time getting to know each act and enjoying the unique and diverse array of artists. This...

We hope you left space in your luggage for some quality and stylish fashion, because you will indeed come across a multitude of items you fancy while here. Fernie’s downtown is lined with boutique sports and clothing stores, each with its own sense and style of apparel. Let’s start with the sporting...

When I was growing up, Fernie’s firehall was located on 3rd Avenue, in a building designed and built to service cars. The fire department operated out of this building from 1979 until 2022 when it had to be decommissioned. With nowhere to go, the city temporarily moved the fire department to the...

In a community with over 400km of trails, you know there are going to be year-round challenges to enjoy. Whether it’s an organized race or a bucket-list item, there is no shortage of type-two fun opportunities for you to enjoy while in Fernie. Here are some of our favourites. TRAIL TO ALE Fernie...

In 2011, a group of individuals came together to brainstorm ways to encourage businesses to have more regular hours during the summer months. Believe it or not, summer was not an overly busy time in Fernie and many businesses particularly in the downtown corridor regularly closed on Sundays. The...

For a town that only sees summer weather roughly three months a year, Fernie is home to a surprising number of patios. As soon as spring sticks and the temperatures allow, numerous restaurants and bars begin the process of setting up their deck spaces – whether curbside along Victoria Ave, or an...

It’s surprising to realize that in almost 20 years of interviewing residents, I have never interviewed a local RCMP – integral members of our community whose core values, renewed as part of the RCMP 2024-2027 strategic plan, are to take responsibility, show respect, serve with excellence...

I am a firm believer that you are only as strong and resilient as the people you surround yourself with. As we go through life, it begins to become clear that at any moment life can throw you an utterly surprising (and devastating) curveball. And when that happens, it makes us step back and take...