Local News

Reminder stenciled to prevent sidewalk cyclists

On the morning of August 10, sidewalks around the downtown Fernie area were painted with a no cycling sign, as a reminder for citizens to either ride on the road or walk their bikes.

Aug 23, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Sparwood’s Express Mart closes its doors

Sparwood’s Express Mart, located in Centennial Square, will soon be closing its doors, after 36 years of serving the community.

Aug 23, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

Kody Tanner pleads guilty to Impaired Driving Causing Death

Aug 22, 2017 10:25 AM Read more >

RCMP charge impaired semi truck driver, RCMP search for info regarding reckless driver in Sparwood

Aug 21, 2017 8:20 AM Read more >

BC Ferries reports record-breaking traffic for first quarter

Vehicle traffic was the highest it’s ever been, and passenger traffic is the highest it’s been in over 20 years for the months of April, May and June.

Aug 18, 2017 1:05 PM Read more >

Wapiti Music Festival sees record-breaking year

Over one-hundred-and-fifty volunteers, musicians and artists made the seventh annual Wapiti Music Festival possible for over 2000 attendees, August 11-12.

Aug 18, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

New bench erected in memory of Ray Myles

On August 2, the Sparwood District Fish and Wildlife Association (SDFWA) proudly unveiled a new memorial bench in honour of long-time member, Ray Myles, at the Big Ranch.

Aug 18, 2017 9:20 AM Read more >

Three new judges appointed in B.C., two senior judges reappointed

Senior judges will serve B.C.-wide, new judges head to Penticton, Kelowna and Kamloops

Aug 17, 2017 12:29 PM Read more >

Abbotsford artist wins big in condom wrapper design contest

Mouat grad Cassidy Luteijn’s pair of designs earn high grades from judges

Aug 17, 2017 2:30 AM Read more >

B.C. highway sees snow in summer

Weeks of hot and dry weather ended by a hailstorm in Little Fort

Aug 15, 2017 10:07 AM Read more >