Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated twice yesterday (Jan. 31), including one involving a deceased snowmobiler. The first call was around 3 p.m. for…
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Fernie SAR respond to false activation
On Saturday afternoon (Jan. 11), Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was tasked by the RCMP to respond to an InReach activation in the Morrissey area…
Heavy snow, ice hazards expected in some areas
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Ltd. is advising travellers and region residents of heavy snowfall in some locations throughout Tuesday and ending Tuesday night (Jan. 7)….
2019 in the East Kootenay
Who is going to miss 2019? That’s right; all eyes forward and no looking back – except for this brief photographic presentation showcasing some of…
Rainfall warning for Elk Valley
And snowfall warning for Kootenay National Park Environment Canada earlier today issued a rainfall warning for the Elk Valley and a snowfall warning for Kootenay…
Mixed precipitation expected in Mainroad service area
Yesterday’s weather system was expected to deliver shower/ flurries mixes at lower elevations and flurries/snow mixes at higher elevations, with precipitation being heaviest in the…
Varying snowfall forecast for next 48 hours
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting Ltd. is alerting drivers about a weather event anticipated to impact the East Kootenay service area over the next 48 hours….
Letting mine rescue competition go would be unwise
By Mary Giuliano Op-Ed Commentary Fernie is named after William Fernie, one of the men credited with creation of the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company,…
Severe thunderstorm warning for Elk Valley
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Elk Valley. Radar indicates that a severe thunderstorm over Highway 3 near Crowsnest is moving…
Snow accumulations likely: Mainroad
Mainroad East Kootenay is alerting the driving public to be aware of likely incoming snowfall the next three days. Snow accumulations are anticipated to be…