The Elk River Alliance (ERA) is giving thanks to the Elk Valley community for backing the We’re Trucked fundraising campaign, allowing the team to purchase…
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Elk River Alliance fundraising for field truck
The Elk River Alliance (ERA) is facing a major roadblock. In the last two months, two employee vehicles have broken, and with the field season…
Morrissey access to Elk River formalized
New boat launch ramp coming this September One of the most important river access sites on the Elk River for fly fishing and paddling will…
Annual Raft Race raises money for Elk River Alliance
Fernie’s annual raft race organized by Canyon Raft was a resounding splash, with plenty of fun costumes and fierce paddling. Every year, all proceeds from…
ERA looking for restoration volunteers
Spring is starting to bloom in full colours, and the Elk River Alliance is seeking volunteer help to aid in streambank restoration. Over the last…
Annual Raft Race makes a splash
On June 21, costumed competitors furiously paddled the Elk River in a fun and thrilling Raft Race. Canyon Raft has organized the annual event since…
Fernie hotel donates to ERA summer camp programs
The Fernie Fox Hotel has made a significant contribution towards the Elk River Alliance’s (ERA) 2023 summer camp program for kids. The hotel, which has…
Flood mitigation and wild habitat restoration work underway
Cottonwoods are beautiful deciduous trees native to North America, well known for releasing fluffy seeds that fall like snowflakes in the early summer. They provide…
ERA invites valley residents to annual Shoreline Clean Up
This summer, locals and tourists basked in the refreshing waters of the Elk River. Unfortunately, where there are people, trash is soon to follow. The…
A berry delicious way to support ERA
Elk River Alliance (ERA) seeking donations of Saskatoon Berries for new batch of Fernie Distillers Liqueur Fernie Distillers is getting ready to make a second…