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Grizzly shot on a property west of Fernie

On May 22, a female grizzly that had been relocated from Fernie made her way back to the community and was later shot by a resident in defence of property in a rural area west of Fernie.

May 31, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

City green spaces to undergo herbicide application

UPDATE: Spraying is held until home owners are properly notified. Also, no spraying in Ridgemont.

May 30, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Judith Guichon could be asked to decide fate of province if Premier can’t win support of Greens.

May 26, 2017 3:22 PM Read more >

Elk Valley Hospital on the waiting list for a new general surgeon

The Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie is soon to lose its only general surgeon, Dr. Colm Nally.

May 25, 2017 2:45 PM Read more >

BC Hydro cancels meeting over security threat

May 25, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

Nearly one in five rode with a driver who’d been smoking pot

May 23, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

Epic winter caused higher snow removal costs

City forced to spend extra

May 21, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Fernie man discovers hand grenade in backyard

An Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) was called in from Victoria to disarm and dispose of the weapon.

May 18, 2017 12:15 PM Read more >

Elkview wins mine rescue competition

Earns spot at the B.C. Provincial Mine Rescue Competition in Kimberley

May 17, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Prest would run again

B.C. Green Party candidate reflects on election

May 17, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >