It was an emotional morning in the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board room Friday, October 7. Five of the 15 regional board members…
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Ange Qualizza to seek second term as Fernie Mayor
City of Fernie Mayor Ange Qualizza this afternoon announced she will be seeking re-election in this October’s municipal election. Mayor Qualizza is seeking a second…
New Chair takes the helm of KERHD
Outgoing Chair Dean McKerracher announces retirement It was an emotional farewell at the February Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board (KERHD) meeting as Chair Dean…
First Griz Pin of 2022 issued to Fernie Mayor
Griz Days 2022 is gearing up. City of Fernie Mayor Ange Qualizza, second from left, received the first Griz Pin of 2022 this morning, presented…
UBCM Executive expresses support for PHO
Letter to the Editor The Executive of the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) provided the following statement Sept. 3 in support of the Office of…
Mayors defend staff over snow removal criticisms
The mayors of Fernie and Sparwood are defending city and district public works staff over criticisms of snow removal following the Dec. 22 blizzard. City…
Fernie Chamber’s AGM to proceed on Zoom
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ban on events of more than 50 people, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted by…
Fernie Mayor, EVH staff plead ‘please stay home’
City of Fernie Mayor Ange Qualizza and Elk Valley Hospital staff have released a video urging would-be visitors need to stay at home this upcoming…
Recycle BC Depot opened in Fernie
Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) directors, staff and other dignitaries today (Feb. 3) gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Recycle BC Depot…
Elk Valley directors kibosh carcass consideration
A bid by City of Fernie Mayor Ange Qualizza to have road kill carcasses deposited at the Sparwood Landfill was shot down by fellow Elk…