There couldn’t be a lovelier late summer day to welcome the Fernie Mine Rescue Competition currently underway.

Eighteen teams from across Canada and the USA are competing in surface and underground rescue tasks Sept. 11 and 12, part of the 12th Biennial National Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mine Rescue Competition and the 60th year in B.C.

Close to 600 people (miners and their families) are expected in the city.

Pictured: An underground team preparing in Fernie earlier today (Sept. 11). Each team participates in five tasks including first aid, fire and smoke simulation, rope task and a written exam.

For more on the event, click HERE.

Photos by Mary Giuliano

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