After over four years of supporting small-scale farms and food producers, Wildsight Elk Valley’s social enterprise food store, Local, continues to grow. The Fernie storefront…
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Fernie Business Excellence Award recipients announced
The 2024 Fernie Business Excellence Awards were held Oct. 24 at the Bayleaf Indian Fusion Restaurant. The sold-out gala was attended by the Fernie community…
Three years of community-powered Local food
Wildsight Elk Valley’s social enterprise food store, Local, is three years old. The Fernie storefront was founded to increase year-round local food access, encouraging local…
Proposed sale of coal mines raises environmental concerns
Teck’s proposed sale of its Elk Valley coal mines to Glencore, a large mining company with a poor environmental record, has environmental advocates concerned that…
FCC contributes $37k to two community projects
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 86 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects, including two in the…
Fall Fair returning September 10
Wildsight teaming up with the Fernie Mountain Market to join in the Chautauqua festivities Fall Fair, organized by Wildsight Ek Valley, is back again for…
100 Women Who Care Fernie making a difference together
Two local organizations recently received $5,125.00 to further the great work they are doing in the Elk Valley. The members of 100 Women Who Care…
Local continues to expand food access in Fernie
Wildsight Elk Valley’s food-based social enterprise, Local, is now two years old. The Fernie storefront was founded to increase year-round local food access, encouraging local…
Fernie Food Action and backyard hens update
Submitted by Wildsight Elk Valley “Hens are pets with benefits,” proclaimed Gaetane Carignan from the Community Energy Association, presenting to the City of Fernie’s Committee…
Reducing wildlife mortality on Elk Valley roads
By Randal Macnair A remarkable, research-driven project is underway in the Elk Valley right now to help protect vulnerable species. Home to iconic, wide-ranging animals…