By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie has partnered with Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society (TMARS) to support animals in emergencies through municipal animal control…
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CMHA Push-Up Challenge for Mental Health launched
By Erin Knutson The Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays Branch (CMHA Kootenays) has launched the Push-Up Challenge, running from February 5 to 27 both locally…
Interprovincial healthcare roadblocks leave locals in flux
Federal petition e-6974 closes for signatures on February 18 By Erin Knutson A recent policy change has left East Kootenay residents uncertain, as it now…
Fernie releases Strategic Action Plan to the public
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie presented its 2026-2027 Strategic Action Plan (SAP) to the public at the January 27 council meeting, held at…
New policy awarded with discretionary grants
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie awarded $8,000 in Discretionary Grants to five recipients at its first meeting of the year, held at the…
The Sounds of the Season resonate at St. Aidan’s
By Erin Knutson The Mountain Song Community Choir (MSCC) lit up St. Aidan Orthodox Church during its Sounds of the Season Programme on December 11, directed by…
Fernie amends OCP to support legislation for housing
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie moved to amend its Official Community Plan (OCP) to reflect new findings from its 2025 Housing Needs Report…
Cranbrook celebrates best and brightest of business
By Erin Knutson Cranbrook celebrated an evening of local achievement to honour the best and brightest in business and non-profit organizations. Guests, dignitaries, nominees, presenters, hosts and winners…
Fernie adopts divisive Fire Hall Bylaw
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie approved Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2533 during its September 9 council meeting at the seniors’ centre,…
A step up and a Step Beyond
By Erin Knutson The Community Connections Society of Southeast BC (CCSS BC), in partnership with B.C. Housing has opened its doors to showcase the new…