Columbia Basin Trust creating jobs while focusing on wildfire reduction Wildfire prevention is increasingly required in communities across the Columbia Basin. Thanks to a partnership…
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A message from Fernie’s Fire Chief regarding the fire ban
By Chief Ted Ruiter As we continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, I made the decision to implement a municipal fire ban…
Fernie and RDEK strike new Mutual Aid Agreement
By Erin Knutson A new Fire Service Mutual Aid Agreement for Baynes Lake, Jaffray, Elko and Hosmer between the City of Fernie and Regional District…
Draft of new Fire Services Mutual Aid Agreement underway
By Erin Knutson City of Fernie council Dec. 9 moved to renew the development of a Fire Service Mutual Aid Agreement with Baynes Lake, Jaffray,…
Council approves 2020 FireSmart grant application
By Erin Knutson Wildfire prevention, education, public awareness and proactive measures are high on the list of priorities for the City of Fernie as council…
Sea Can use in city report coming
A request for variance was brought forth to City of Fernie council Jan. 28 to allow for the continued placement of a Sea Can on…
Trust delivers wildfire mitigation grants
Twenty communities focus on mitigating wildfire with over $800,000 from Columbia Basin Trust Wildfire can rapidly destroy homes, communities and lives. To brace against this…
Clean-up process begins
As residents in Fernie who had been evacuated earlier this week settle into their homes this afternoon, the focus at Fernie Memorial Arena now turns…
Evacuation order lifted
Six days after an ammonia leak at the Fernie Memorial Arena prompted an evacuation order for approximately 55 homes near the arena, the evacuation order…
Fire pits, outside burning need permits
The City of Fernie is asking residents and visitors to be aware of fire pit and outside burning regulations. Bylaw No. 2029 Fire Protection and…