Local News

Geoff, the bear who’s been everywhere

Geoff the Bear took time out of his busy travel schedule to stop in Fernie recently. Geoff was born on January 15, 1976 in Ramsgate England, and has his Pawsport to prove it.

Jun 27, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

Wildfire grown to 30 hectares in size, 24km northwest of Fernie

To date this year, there have been 18 fires in the Southeast Fire District

Jun 26, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Dump truck collides into home, FFD battles bush fire in Cokato

At 1:15 p.m. on Monday, June 26, Fernie Fire Department (FFD), EMS, and RCMP responded to two calls within two minutes of each other.

Jun 26, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Dr. Nally steps down, says goodbye to Fernie Hospital

Mary Giuliano

Jun 22, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Search for missing aircraft continues near Kimberly

It’s been a week since an aircraft carrying two people went missing between Cranbrook and Kamloops

Jun 17, 2017 3:18 PM Read more >

Residents oppose herbicide use in city

City promises not to proceed without thorough communication process

Jun 8, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

City of Fernie sets up sandbag station

On June 2, the BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the East Kootenay region.

Jun 8, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Alleged herbicide use sparks interest of local resident

Lawn Doctor states they obey bylaws, Mow and Snow to demonstrate enviro-friendly weed solution.

Jun 7, 2017 5:50 PM Read more >

Stolen mail from across B.C. recovered after arrest in Langford

Two men in their 20’s from Burnaby and Maple Ridge face multiple criminal charges.

Jun 6, 2017 11:29 AM Read more >

Fernie SAR rescues injured hiker

Jun 4, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >