The B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is operating in more than 90 communities throughout the province, reaching families, seniors and pregnant people from more than…
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Fall Fair returning September 10
Wildsight teaming up with the Fernie Mountain Market to join in the Chautauqua festivities Fall Fair, organized by Wildsight Ek Valley, is back again for…
Study finds market boosts local economy by $1.22M annually
Fernie Mountain Market is a significant economic player in Fernie, injecting nearly $1.22 million annually into the local economy, according to a recent study. “Although…
New round of farmers’ market program funding announced
New funding for the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program will help improve access to healthy, locally grown food for lower-income British Columbians and people…
Fernie re-opens outdoor spaces for rental
The City of Fernie announced June 26 that it is once again allowing limited rental of outdoor spaces and amenities for organized activities that are…
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program funds topped up
The provincial government announced June 5 that it is providing approximately $1.88 million in funding to the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The funds were…
Lots of choices this farmers’ market season
B.C.’s busy farmers market season has begun, and there is no shortage of awesome markets taking place around the East Kootenay. Lana Popham, Minister of…
Farmers Appreciation week celebrated in Kootenays
Celebrate British Columbia’s outstanding farmers, agriculture, and food during Farmers Appreciation Week. The fourth annual Farmers Appreciation Week runs from September 8 to 15 across…
Fernie prepares for annual Summer Downtown Socials
Summer is approaching the southern Canadian Rockies and Fernie is preparing for its ever-popular Summer Socials. Residents and passers-through can look forward to the third…