Recent News

CBC On Board as Wapiti Music Festival Sponsor in Fernie, BC

This summer catch the hottest indie bands on the CBC Stage at Wapiti Music Festival in Fernie, BC. Wapiti welcomes CBC Radio One on board as the Premier Media Sponsor, for a weekend of fresh Canadian indie hosted by CBC’s radio personalities.

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection April 22, 2013 and 2013 Highlights

iIghlights from the regular City of Fernie Council Meeting of April 22, 2013.

Tenth Annual Fernie Banner Project Launch this April!

The Tenth Annual Banner Launch is taking place next week! Find out more details, and check out the list of artists who's art will be on display in Downtown Fernie and along the Highway the following year1

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection April 8, 2013 and 2013 Highlights

Notes from the April 8, 2013 council meeting and more highlights from 2013 including Columbia Basin Trust fund allocations.

Monster Enemy Lines event at Fernie Alpine Resort amended for safety reasons

The good news is the event is taking place, but following an unprecedented province-wide warm weather event, the Enemy Lines course and format has changed.

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection March 25, 2013

Recent news from the City of Fernie March 25, 2013 Council Connection.

Wapiti announces its 2013 lineup as tickets go on sale!

Montreal's Plants and Animals headline this year's Wapiti Music Festival.
As of today first tier tickets for the third annual Wapiti Music Festival in Fernie, BC are on sale! For just $35 enjoy an awesome weekend in the Elk Valley, celebrating Indie Canadian music at its best in a beautiful setting by the Elk River in the Annex Park.

5th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival Hits Fernie this March

The Reel Canadian Film Festival is an off-shoot of The Arts Station’s Indie Films Fernie series. In its fifth year, the three-day lineup has something for everyone. Find out more about this year's festival including the full lineup!

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection March 11, 2013

Keep up to date on what's happening at the City of Fernie through their Council Connection.

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection February 25, 2013

Don't miss the latest news from the most recent CIty of Fernie Council Connection.

Griz Days 2013 Is On Its Way

Griz Days is coming Fernie's way in just over a week. Make sure to peruse the list of activities to ensure you don't miss out on the many events taking place over this popular weekend in Fernie, March 1-3.

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection February 12, 2013

Keep up to date on what's happening at the City of Fernie through their bi-weekly Council Connection.

Fernie Mountain Film Festival Hits Fernie, BC this February

The Fernie Mountain Film Festival is back in Fernie for its seventh annual event, with a fabulous lineup and new aspects including food vendors and keynote speaker!

City of Fernie, BC Council Connection January 28, 2013

Keep up to date on what is happening at the City of Fernie through its bi-weekly Council Connections.

City of Fernie, BC Appoints New CAO - Jim Hendricks

FERNIE, BC – Mayor Giuliano and the Council of the City of Fernie are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hendricks as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Hendricks has been the Acting CAO since August of 2012.

City of Fernie Council Connection - January 14, 2013

Find out what's happening at City Hall in Fernie, BC with this week's Council Connection.

Fernie, BC Arts Station's Banner Project 2013- Call for Submissions

For the past nine years, Elk Valley artists have added a flair to Fernie, BC's Highway 3 and downtown by adding works of art to banners lining the streets. Now, celebrating its tenth year, the 2013 Banner Project is asking the amazing artists living in the Elk Valley to contribute to this popular project once more.

Celebrate the New Year in Fernie, BC

The level of excitement in Fernie, BC has been on the rise over the last few weeks, first with the incredible early-season snowfall that blanketed the valley, followed by the busy week of Christmas and amazing shopping atmosphere and opportunities in downtown Fernie, and now peaking with the upcoming New Year's celebrations.

134cm of Snow and Counting

This week has been epic on multiple levels. It has snowed 143cm plus over the last seven days. It's the week leading up to the holidays. And the world was supposed to end. Well, we're all here and there's snow and celebrating to be done, and Fernie, BC is the place to do it!

Semifinals Here We Come - Powder Ski Town Throwdown

Great job Fernie and Fernie fans - we've made it to the Ski Town Throw Down Semifinals!

Next up is Bozeman, and we'll need your votes more than ever December 17-18. Let's get this town to the finals.

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Black Mammoth - Fernie Brew Company's Newest Addition

To mark their upcoming 10th Anniversary, Fernie Brewing Co is celebrating with a new limited release decadent 8% brew. The Black Mammoth Winter Ale will be ready for release mid-December 2012, to be available throughout the festive period and into the New Year.

Best of Fernie 2012 - Season Pass Winner

The Fernie Fix Best of Fernie 2012 survey has been online for the last month, closing last night with hundreds of submissions by Fernie residents and visitors. While the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be compiled this week, we are happy to announce the winner of a season pass at Fernie Alpine Resort!

Vote Fernie in Powder Magazines Ski Town Throwdown - Round 2

Fernie has made it to round two in Powder magazine's ski town throw down, and we need YOUR vote!

Vote Fernie in Powder Magazines Ski Town Throwdown

Yes, Fernie made Groomer Gary's top 32 ski towns in North America and is up against the best resorts across North America in Powder magazine's Ski Town Throwdown. Now it's up to the fans of Fernie Alpine Resort to vote!

Fernie, BC Wins Best North American Resort at the World Snow Awards 2012

This November 2, 2012 Fernie, going head to head with the best ski hills in North America, walked away with the significant title of Best North American Resort in 2012 at the World Snow Awards 2012.