By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie motioned to receive the amendment and adoption of a Property Tax Exemption (PTE) bylaw for the 2023 taxation…
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Mayor Qualizza acclaimed 1st VP of UBCM
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) wrapped up its 119th convention today by installing its executive for the upcoming year and City of Fernie Mayor Ange…
Skatepark added to Downtown Parking Revitalization Project
By Erin Knutson The Skatepark Redevelopment Project received a boon when the City of Fernie added the Skatepark parking lot to the Downtown Parking Revitalization…
Fernie and IAFF Local 2827 ratify new agreement
The City of Fernie and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2827 have reached a new collective agreement. This four-year contract provides improved benefits…
City and IAFF Local 2827 ratify new collective agreement
The City of Fernie and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2827 have reached a new collective agreement. This four-year contract provides improved benefits…
Fernie confirms increased selenium in James White wells
The City of Fernie has completed independent testing confirming the increased presence of selenium in the James White Park Wells. While levels are within the…
Annual report bodes well for progress in Fernie
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie approved its 2021 Annual Municipal Report following a detailed summary by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Michael Boronowski at…
Bear conflict resolution opportunities presented to city
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie was presented with an overview of potential opportunities for local government to ease human-wildlife conflict, bears explicitly, at…
Encroachment bylaw adopted by Fernie
By Erin Knutson City of Fernie council adopted a new encroachment bylaw at its April 11 meeting, taking a firm stance on its existing policy….
Fernie welcomes $1.28m in grant funds for new skatepark
The federal and provincial governments have confirmed the City of Fernie has been successful in securing $1,282,572 in funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure…