Local firefighters responded to a grass fire on Dicken Road in the Hosmer area late yesterday afternoon (April 13). “A contract crew was cutting and…
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Upcoming RDEK public hearings
The following is a roster of upcoming Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) public hearings. Bylaw No. 2932 Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990…
Highway 3 single-lane after fire east of Galloway
UPDATED Highway 3 has reopened to single lane alternating traffic one kilometre east of Galloway after the South Country Fire Departments responded to a vehicle…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a synopsis of some of the matters covered during the Jan. 23 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. AGREEMENTS, LICENCES PERMITS &…
Fernie launches $65,000 community fund
A permanent $65,000 endowment fund benefiting Fernie and area has been launched through the generous donations and the commitment of Fernie community members. The Fernie…
Fernie Council Connection
The following is a breakdown as to what occurred during the Oct. 26 City of Fernie council meeting. 1. BYLAWS 1.1 Permissive Tax Exemption…
Fernie Community Fund to launch this fall
Fundraising efforts kick-off with $10,000 donation from East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Elk Valley Through generous donations and the commitment of Fernie community members, a…
Griz and cubs making way through valley
A grizzly bear and two cubs were reported on many rural properties along Dicken Road the last few weeks. They have now made their way…
Sand and sandbags mobilized for Elk Valley
With the heavy rain in the Elk Valley, melting and localized flooding is being reported. Sand and sandbags are set up at the Fernie Mainroads…
Localized flooding occurring around region
With the shift in weather from snowfall earlier this week to rainfall and above-zero temperatures today, the melt is on and reports of localized flooding…