The following is a summary of motions carried by the School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees during its March 10 meeting. Motions…
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City of Fernie introduces new Youth Councillor
The City of Fernie is excited to welcome Pari Parmar as the Youth Councillor for the 2025-2026 term. Pari is currently a Grade 12 student…
SD5 students shine at Regional Science Fair
The East Kootenay Regional Science Fair was held on Friday, April 11. Pari Parmar, Grade 11 student from Fernie Secondary School (pictured), received several awards…
Local youth launches inspiring non-profit
In an inspiring show of compassion and dedication, Amy Attalla, a 17-year-old graduate of Fernie Secondary School, is set to launch ‘Sibshops Fernie,’ a non-profit…
FSS volleyball player recruited by American school
Fernie Secondary School (FSS) student Lilaina Nelson has been recruited by St. Andrews University in North Carolina. She will join the women’s volleyball team as…
Elk River Clean Up shows trash who’s boss
Humans and trash go hand in hand, but some passionate Elk Valley citizens spent their time cleaning up after others at this year’s Shoreline Clean…
Fernie students and ERA plant trees at Morrissey Meadows
On Tuesday, October 25, Fernie Secondary School students from grades seven and 12 braved the fall weather and planted 600 trees on Morrissey Meadows conservation…
Fernie hoopster makes provincial U15 team
Fernie’s Nolan Mertz has been selected to the 2022 Basketball BC U15 Boys Provincial Team roster. Fernie Secondary School student Mertz is a towering 6’4” player…
Angela Morgan continues to celebrate humanity
By Mary Giuliano Fernie resident artist Angela Morgan is known throughout the world for her unique colourful art, but she is also known for her…
Single-use plastic ban approved for Fernie
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie council recently passed a motion to prohibit single-use plastic bags following the request of Councillor Yvonne Prest. As…