Local News

The concern of several residents sparked an investigation into the health levels of Maiden Lake Public Beach in Fernie.

RDEK issues precautionary evacuation alert for 51 properties in the Island Pond / Premier Lake area

This morning, a Grizzly and three cubs were seen at the base of the trail leading to Mt Fernie.

The Conservation Officer Service is reminding the motorized community to educate themselves in local non-motorized areas.

Prime minister urges others to help those affected by the B.C. wildfires

Early during the afternoon of July 28, cyclists reported seeing a bear and two cubs feeding in the huckleberry patches by Old Goat trail, Mt. Fernie Provincial Park.

Last week, six members of the Lacombe Fire Department arrived at the Baynes Lake Fire Hall to donate and deliver new rescue tools, in person.

Purchasing the old bowling alley was a no-brainer for Sparwood’s Ron Bertin, who has big plans for what he is renaming, the Sparwood Fun Centre.

Unprovoked assault update: RCMP is attempting to identify person of interest

At its July meeting, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board awarded $1,000 to the Fernie Youth Soccer Association through the Electoral Area A Discretionary Grants-in-Aid (DGIA) program.