There is still time to make nominations for the 2019 Fernie Business Excellence awards – for businesses, individuals and organizations. The nomination period runs until…
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Bear spray workshops upcoming
WildSafeBC, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and the Sparwood Trails Alliance will be cohosting Wildlife Safety and How to Use Bear Spray Workshops in Fernie…
Regional tourism projects get funding boost
Destination BC is providing $4 million this year to support 57 tourism projects across British Columbia, including three in the East Kootenay and one in…
$960k in Rural Dividend project funding locally
The B.C. government has distributed almost $19 million in new grants to support rural communities in the fifth intake of the Rural Dividend, with $960,530…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Jan. 11 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. Interoute Construction gravel…
Fernie presents business, community awards
On Friday, October 26 at the Best Western Plus, we were joined by an exceptional group of Fernie businesses to celebrate their success with our annual…
Stop being a theft target
Business owners, an Elk Valley RCMP constable, Mayor Mary Giuliano, a technology rep and Fernie Chamber of Commerce sat down on September 27 to talk…
Businesses to discuss theft reduction strategies
Late this summer Fernie saw a string of thefts. It appeared the targets were construction vehicles filled with tools. In some cases, it was vandalism…
160 nominations for Business Excellence Awards
Over 160 nominations were made and now 94 unique nominees are being contacted to complete their award application. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has contacted…
Collaboration aids small business training
Training opportunities for small businesses are the focus of a new collaboration in the region. Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) June 11 announced an event…