The City of Fernie today reported over the next several months, contractors will be working in the Sharpe’s Field and Coal Creek areas as part…
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West Fernie experiencing localized flooding
In response to the heavy rainfall City of Fernie crews are out in full force. They are being kept busy across operations working on various issues…
Angling reduced in some areas of the Kootenays
Anglers in the Kootenays are being asked to fish in the morning and early afternoon to protect fish from the effects of warm water later…
RDEK provides funds for temporary bridge after floods
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors has approved $100,000 in funding through the Electoral Area A portion of the Elk Valley…
Evacuation Alert lifted for 11 Hosmer properties
Effective 2 p.m. local time (Nov. 17), the Evacuation Alert for 11 properties in Hosmer has been lifted. “Last night we received approval to undertake…
Fishing closures enacted for some local streams
Various streams in British Columbia have been closed to angling due to high temperatures and drought conditions, including several in the East Kootenay. The following…
City of Fernie closes high water areas
Water levels are currently at seasonal highs for the Elk River and Coal Creek. To ensure public safety, the City of Fernie has closed the…
2019 in the East Kootenay
Who is going to miss 2019? That’s right; all eyes forward and no looking back – except for this brief photographic presentation showcasing some of…
Fishing for facts to help Westslope Cutthroat Trout
Summer is all about fishing for many folks in the Elk River watershed, but do we have all the facts to keep it sustainable and…
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,…