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Sparwood Seniors Society Win EKCCU Community Award

Sparwood Seniors Society Win EKCCU Community Award

The Sparwood Seniors Society is the proud winner of the EKCCU Community Award.
RMES Raise Money For Hoops For Heart

RMES Raise Money For Hoops For Heart

Students at RMES raise over $8500 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Girls Receive Community Support As They Head To YBC Nationals

Girls Receive Community Support As They Head To YBC Nationals

The Bantam girls bowling team will head to St. John's, Newfoundland play in the YBC Nationals taking place on May 5th - 7th.
Fernie Rod and Gun Club awarded $12,500

Fernie Rod and Gun Club awarded $12,500

Kevin Marasco from the Fernie Rod and Gun Club (FRGC) accepts a $12,500 award for the Elk Valley 2012 Community Awards.

Plans to create a Whitewater Park in Fernie move forward

Fernie's Whitewater Society holds information meeting regarding the proposed Whitewater Park on the Elk River.
Free workshops to teach new life skills

Free workshops to teach new life skills

Fernie’s Christ Church Anglican is offering a series of basic life skills workshops, taught by local experts in these areas.

Public Places Bylaw passed in Fernie

The new bylaw prohibits littering, public urination and defecation, fighting, throwing things and obstructing individuals or traffic.
Missing couple found safe

Missing couple found safe

A couple from Fort Mcleod, missing since Saturday, have been found safe.
The Free Press brings home gold to Fernie and The Elk Valley

The Free Press brings home gold to Fernie and The Elk Valley

The Free Press has again been recognized as the top newspaper in its circulation category.
Bidding on Rain Barrels Does More Than Save Water

Bidding on Rain Barrels Does More Than Save Water

Hand painted rain barrels can be seen at several locations throughout Sparwood.