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Residents oppose herbicide use in city

City promises not to proceed without thorough communication process

Jun 8, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

City of Fernie sets up sandbag station

On June 2, the BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the East Kootenay region.

Jun 8, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Alleged herbicide use sparks interest of local resident

Lawn Doctor states they obey bylaws, Mow and Snow to demonstrate enviro-friendly weed solution.

Jun 7, 2017 5:50 PM Read more >

Stolen mail from across B.C. recovered after arrest in Langford

Two men in their 20’s from Burnaby and Maple Ridge face multiple criminal charges.

Jun 6, 2017 11:29 AM Read more >

Fernie SAR rescues injured hiker

Jun 4, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Grizzly shot on a property west of Fernie

On May 22, a female grizzly that had been relocated from Fernie made her way back to the community and was later shot by a resident in defence of property in a rural area west of Fernie.

May 31, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

City green spaces to undergo herbicide application

UPDATE: Spraying is held until home owners are properly notified. Also, no spraying in Ridgemont.

May 30, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Judith Guichon could be asked to decide fate of province if Premier can’t win support of Greens.

May 26, 2017 3:22 PM Read more >

Elk Valley Hospital on the waiting list for a new general surgeon

The Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie is soon to lose its only general surgeon, Dr. Colm Nally.

May 25, 2017 2:45 PM Read more >

BC Hydro cancels meeting over security threat

May 25, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >