Fernie’s Randal Macnair will hold the position for a one-year term The Board of Governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the…
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Private land logging forum in Fernie Feb. 7
A large clear-cut north of Fernie has community members concerned about logging on private land around the city. On Thursday, February 7, Wildsight will host…
Council asked to balance industry growth and tourism
City of Fernie council was asked to balance industry and tourism during the public input period of its January 28 regular meeting. Randal Macnair, Elk…
63 attend Proportional Representation rally in Cranbrook
On October 24, 63 people attended the Proportional Representation rally sponsored by Fair Vote BC – Cranbrook at the Ktunaxa Nation gym. The keynote speaker was Glen…
Fernie Community Fund is growing and giving
The Fernie Community Fund is growing and giving! Over the past year, generous individuals, businesses, and organizations have helped the Fernie Community Fund grow from…
Macnair new conservation coordinator with Wildsight
A well-known face is joining the Wildsight Elk Valley team. Randal Macnair has joined as the organization’s new Elk Valley Conservation Coordinator. “I am thrilled…
Library says thanks to its vital volunteers
By Mary Giuliano Monday, May 7 was Fernie Heritage Library’s annual dinner to thank the volunteers who give countless hours to assist the library in…
East Kootenay is all BC Liberal
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark’s BC Liberal Party has held onto power in the narrowest fashion following a nail-biting, dragged out 43 seat victory May…
Voting takes out the grease
Kootenay Crust By Ian Cobb e-KNOW Op-Ed Commentary Are you sitting there wiling away some time at the end of your work day; perusing things…
Protesters outline benefit of cannabis dispensaries
Two Kootenay East candidates take part The second Saturday in May marks the Global Marijuana Marches worldwide. Started by Dana Beal out of New York…