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Island Lake Announces Summer Opening Date
Today, Island Lake Lodge announced its official opening day of their summer operations. The wait is over - on Friday June 26 the property gate will open at 8am with the following available for guests.
RDEK Urges Residents to Be Prepared and Aware as Rainfall Possible This Weekend
As most rivers and streams recede across the region, the BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded the East Kootenay to a High Streamflow Advisory from a Flood Watch. And, while that is encouraging news, the RDEK is urging residents to continue to be prepared and aware in the days and weeks to come.
Early Season BIke Check
Local mountain bike coach Kat Robinson reminds us of the small things we can do before heading out for a ride to ensure our bike is in working order and ready for the trails ahead!
Shaw Nielsen
Shaw is an illustrator whose work aims to bring a bit of sunshine to magazines, advertising, books, and newspapers. He have been an illustrator for close to 10 years and over those 10 years he’s been lucky enough to have worked with many wonderful clients from all over the world, including Disney and The New York Times.
New Ownership at The Green Petal Brings Fresh Perspective
Kim Larsen, landscape gardener and all-around plant enthusiast is the new owner at The Green Petal in Fernie.
New Trail Manager
As we shift into a new season the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) is also moving into a new direction with hiring of a Trail Manager. This individual will be responsible for managing and coordinating volunteers, coordinating the inspection and maintenance of existing trails, managing budgets and providing weekly trail reports.
Free Robot Week for Students and Families Interested in Robotics
GLOWS is thrilled to be partnering with Live It to bring you Discovery Foundation Robot Week virtually from June 15-19, 2020.
Fernie Alpine Resort Opens for Summer 2020
Today, Fernie Alpine Resort announced their plans for opening this summer!
Fernie Golf Club Opening Notice
The Fernie Golf Club is very excited to be opening the golf course for the 2020 season.
Fernie Chamber's AGM to Proceed Virtually on Zoom
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ban on events of more than 50 people, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted by resolution at the April 9, 2020 regular board meeting to conduct our AGM on Thursday 21 May at 9:00am virtually using the video conferencing software Zoom.
Self-Fill Sandbag Stations Established as Snow Melt Continues
With the arrival of warmer day time temperatures and an anticipated seasonal rise in creeks and rivers, a series of self-fill sandbag stations has been established around the region.
Council Approves 2020 Budget, Tax Rates and Five-Year Financial Plan
At the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 11, 2020, City of Fernie Council approved the 2020 budget, 2020 tax rates, and Five-Year Financial Plan.