Local News

RDEK postpones vote on subdivision citing possible conflict of interest

In June, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board postponed consideration of bylaws that would allow a 12 hectare subdivision in grizzly bear habitat.

Jul 23, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Two businesses now operating under one roof

Two key tourism organizations are now operating under one roof; the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Fernie.

Jul 21, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.

Jul 20, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

City rescinds water quality advisory

On July 6, the City of Fernie rescinded a water quality advisory after turbidity levels fell to an acceptable standard.

Jul 20, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Nature Conservancy of Canada closes access to lands due to fire risk

Asks public to avoid Ancient Cottonwood Interpretive Trail and Mount Broadwood

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

SAR now equipped for long-line rescues

Phil McLachlan

Jul 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health

Jul 18, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Unprovoked assault puts young man in hospital

The Elk Valley RCMP is requesting that anyone with information please come forward

Jul 17, 2017 4:30 PM Read more >

SAR and RCMP respond to incident on the Elk River

On July 16 at approximately 2:30 p.m., emergency responders were called out after a fisherman became entangled in a log jam in the Elk River just north of the Fernie Golf and Country Club.

Jul 16, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

MLA Shypitka resigns from city council

MLA responsibilities a full time job, while city council duties could create conflicts.

Jul 13, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >