The City of Fernie is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Johnston to the position of Director of Planning and Development Services. Johnston joins…
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Home upgrade guidance saves energy, stress and dollars
In the last year, East Kootenay residents have accessed a total of $210,000 in rebates through a program that offers one-to-one home energy guidance. Retrofit…
More support for home energy retrofits now available
In response to growing demand for more comfortable, energy-efficient homes, the B.C. non-profit Community Energy Association (CEA) is offering an innovative new Retrofit Assist program…
Fernie Business Excellence Awards presented
The 2023 Fernie Business Excellence Awards were held October 12 at the Best Western Fernie. It was a sold-out event filled with attendees from the…
Climate Friendly Homes Tour Oct. 14 in Fernie
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a greener future? The City of Fernie is excited to announce the Climate Friendly Homes Tour,…
Climate Friendly Homes Tour offers learning opportunities
Climate Friendly Homes Tour will showcase energy efficient, climate friendly homes to members of the public Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey…
RDEK celebrates E-mobility successes
Kootenay residents are buying EVs at the same pace as the Lower Mainland The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is celebrating significant progress in…
College holding Solar PV Design and Installation course
Five-day course is aimed at tradespeople and home or business owners As prices of goods and services continue to rise, more and more people are…
Fernie Food Action and backyard hens update
Submitted by Wildsight Elk Valley “Hens are pets with benefits,” proclaimed Gaetane Carignan from the Community Energy Association, presenting to the City of Fernie’s Committee…
Subsidized training available for building contractors
People from across the Kootenay and Boundary communities working in the home building and renovation sector can access subsidized training to prepare for upcoming industry…