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Elk Valley Rejoins Regional Composting Strategy & Sparwood/Elkford Yellow Bin Community Depots

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May 11, 2021

The Elk Valley will once again be part of the regional organics program after the Elk Valley Directors reversed a decision earlier this year and voted in favour of re-joining the East Kootenay Regional Organics Strategy and constructing an organics processing facility at the Sparwood Transfer Station.

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Regional District of East Kootenay, community, recycling, Kootenays, Fernie BC

Sparling East Playground Officially Open

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May 10, 2021

The City of Fernie is pleased to announce that the Sparling East Playground is open!

Mayor Qualizza joined City staff and a representative from BDI Playdesigns Inc. for a COVID-safe ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication on Wednesday.

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City of Fernie, community, Fernie BC, playgrounds

A Community Through the Ages

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May 02, 2021

The Senior Citizens Club of Fernie & District, or the Seniors Centre, is one of those places that you just assume was always there; that building tucked behind Mugshots and across from City Hall. More than just a facility, the Seniors Centre is  a gathering place for people of all ages, a place for exercise and games, a homemade meal, learning and sharing, and a fair bit of dancing at the Christmas party. 

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community, Fernie BC, East Kootenays, Senior Citizens Club of Fernie & District

LOYAL to LOCAL initiative launched in Fernie, BC

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Apr 30, 2021

Local businesses, organizations and the tourism sector have endured many challenges and hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Starting April 29th until June 20th the LOYAL to LOCAL #FernieStrong initiative aims to further support local by rewarding local spending. 

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shop local, Fernie BC, Fernie Chamber, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, Business

Elk Valley Economic Recovery Advisor Position

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Apr 27, 2021

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Fernie Chamber of Commerce, community, Fernie BC, Elk Valley

Madi Bragg

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Apr 16, 2021

It's no surprise that Madi Bragg was opening up a garden centre – Three Sisters Farm and Greenhouse. So, just where does Madi’s passion come from?

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Madi Bragg, Food, Fernie BC, Three Sisters Farm and Greenhouse

City of Fernie Launches Phase 2 of Engagement on the Active Transportation Master Plan

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Apr 15, 2021

The City of Fernie is launching Phase 2 of public engagement on the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). The ATMP, once finalized, will function as a long-range strategic plan to guide the vision for and investment in a multi-modal transportation network throughout the city. 

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City of Fernie, transportation, Fernie BC, Kootenays

Bold Leadership on Climate Change Starts Here

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Apr 13, 2021

In Fernie, the women of the non-profit, Community Energy Association (CEA), believe that not only can small communities contribute to solutions, we can be leaders. This leadership-focused approach defines CEA’s work and has accelerated action on climate change in communities across western Canada. 
 

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Community Energy Association, energy, Fernie BC, community, Fernie Fix

RDEK Sale of Fireworks Prohibited in Rural Areas Starting May 1

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Apr 08, 2021

Starting in May, the sale of fireworks will be prohibited in the rural parts of the RDEK, one month later than originally proposed.

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RDEK, fireworks, community, wildfires, BC Wildfire Service

Editor's Fix April 2021

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Apr 08, 2021

Two years ago, during my first year on the board with the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), we received a presentation on Climate Change Impacts and Implications. It was shocking and devastating and I 
left questioning my choice to have had children. What kind of mess are they going to be left with? I felt hopeless. 

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Editor's Fix, Krista Turcasso, Fernie Fix Magazine