Over 20 firefighters worked through the night after two hay barns ignited on a rural property near Jaffray overnight. “We got the call just after…
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Targeted grazing begins August 20 in Fernie park
The City of Fernie, through our Invasive Plant Management Plan, will be piloting the use of targeted grazing in sensitive areas to remove invasive and…
City endorses Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
On July 15, the City of Fernie acknowledged its commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and our role as local government…
Fire extinguisher knowledge helps contain fires
Do you know how to properly use a fire extinguisher in the event of an emergency? Last night, Fernie Fire Rescue responded to two separate…
City asks residents to not encroach on property
The City of Fernie is asking residents to remove any encroachments on city property. Encroachment means any type of object or item of personal property…
City warns of log jam on Elk River
The City of Fernie has issued a reminder to anyone using the Elk River to be aware of log jams. “There is a large log…
Letting mine rescue competition go would be unwise
By Mary Giuliano Op-Ed Commentary Fernie is named after William Fernie, one of the men credited with creation of the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company,…
Fernie Fall Fair returning Sept. 22
Back again in September 2019 is The Fernie Fall Fair! This much-loved annual event is the perfect bookend to the Fernie Chautauqua weekend and is…
Maiden Lake Dike Improvement work begins
The City of Fernie reports it has received the last of the required permits for the Maiden Lake Dike Improvement project. The city says its…
Fernie seeks youth council representative
Are you a youth who loves to take on new and exciting challenges? Do you want to be a change-maker in your community? If so,…