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Inspiring wolverine conservation

Inspiring wolverine conservation

A biologist is coming to Fernie to talk about wolverines and to try to stop their decline.
Local book shelved by Canada Reads

Local book shelved by Canada Reads

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s 10th annual Canada Reads contest has picked its winner, but it’s not Fernie’s contender.

Wired Fernie students

Schools have come a long way from chalkboards and the abacus, and now, thanks to a unique technology club, students at Isabella Dicken Elementary School are learning how to make their own podcasts and digital comic strips.

Strong winds down power lines

The “old side” of Fernie Alpine Resort was closed Sunday morning after extreme winds overnight caused major damage to power lines and poles.

The Miners’ walk strides forward

Olympic spirit continues

The Ladies’Auxiliary

The Ladies’Auxiliary

When Tom Uphill Home opened in 1967 a Ladies Auxiliary was promptly formed. Built mostly by volunteer community effort the Home was managed by a board appointed administrator.
Celebrating Fernie’s heritage

Celebrating Fernie’s heritage

Fernie’s courthouse was built in 1909 after the Great Fire, with the finishing touches being completed in 1911.
Que Sarah comes to Fernie

Que Sarah comes to Fernie

Modern Renaissance woman, Sarah Calvert, who goes by Que Sarah, is making a stop by The Brickhouse in Fernie on February 18th to play songs from her debut album.

New transfer station one step away

Just one permit stands between Fernie and West Fernie being able to start construction on a new transfer station, after 15 years arguing over where it should be.