The City of Fernie has posted a notice about a road closure that began today, Monday, August 18. Starting today, 7th Street is closed from…
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Sparwood Council Facts
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the July 15 District of Sparwood council meeting. BYLAW Indemnification Bylaw Council gave first three readings…
Powering through outages in seniors’ housing
The Trust supports emergency backup systems to keep essential services running Seniors’ housing facilities around the Basin will soon be better equipped to ensure safety…
Solar power shines on affordable housing
Columbia Basin Trust supports projects to add solar panels on nine buildings Families and seniors in nine affordable housing buildings across seven Columbia Basin communities…
Fernie supports affordable multi-use space
By Erin Knutson At the City of Fernie’s Tuesday meeting at the senior centre, most Fernie council members voted in favour of the Elk Valley…
Fernie Business Excellence Award recipients announced
The 2024 Fernie Business Excellence Awards were held Oct. 24 at the Bayleaf Indian Fusion Restaurant. The sold-out gala was attended by the Fernie community…
CFKR distributes $265k to four local charities
The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is very pleased to announce $265,000 in funding to support four projects benefitting the Elk Valley, Cranbrook,…
44 BC Builds homes coming to Fernie
Nearly 100 new rental homes are coming for middle-income individuals, couples and families in Fernie and Nelson through BC Builds housing projects. BC Builds, launched…
EVFS exploring former Firehall redevelopment
The Elk Valley Family Society (EVFS) is working with the City of Fernie to explore redevelopment of the former firehall at 692 3rd Ave. While…
Timbers Landing housing project officially opened
Teck donates $100,000 towards the mixed income housing project Teck Oct. 30 announced a contribution of $100,000 for the Timbers Landing Mixed Income Housing Project in…