On July 4 at approximately 2:56 a.m., GearHub Sports located at 401 1st Avenue in Fernie, was broken into by a lone suspect. The suspect…
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Growing small-town pride, one community at a time
Fernie Pride Society develops resources to foster inclusivity across the Basin Mountains may divide the Basin, but thanks to the Fernie Pride Society, 2SLGBTQ+ groups…
Hope for wildlife in B.C.
MLA Minute By Doug Clovechok For as long as I have been your MLA, I have been listening to constituents about concerns on wildlife management…
Compassion
By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary Karen Armstrong, one of the finest living writers on religion, is a passionate and persuasive advocate of compassion. She writes,…
Obituary of John Camille Daigle
John Camille Daigle Digger has gone Fishing. The family of John (Digger) Daigle are sorry to announce that dad passed away May 11 2024 peacefully…
Obituary of Donald Henry Smith
Obituary of Donald Henry Smith It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald Henry Smith, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and brother…
Program to enhance safety and reduce bear attractants launched
In a continued effort to enhance community safety and reduce bear attractants, we are excited to announce the latest phase of a cost-share program designed…
At the Library
By Mike Selby Cranbrook Public Library The Summer Reading Club has begun! You can register anytime over the summer—just visit the library to get started. …
Vandals damage Windermere Beach facilities
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is once again asking residents to keep their eyes open and to contact the RCMP with any information…
Three years of community-powered Local food
Wildsight Elk Valley’s social enterprise food store, Local, is three years old. The Fernie storefront was founded to increase year-round local food access, encouraging local…