Andrea Horton

Fernie Council updates: bears and business bylaws

At the Mar. 29 Fernie Council meeting, councillors voted in favour of amending bylaw 2028, with regards to business license operation.

Editorial – Highway Maintenance

Editorial for Jan. 28 discusses Mainroad Contracting's performance, as their contact is up for renewal this year.

Editorial – Food Drive

Editorial for Dec. 17 focusing the amount of generosity in the Elk Valley.

The City of Fernie held a luncheon to celebrate volunteers in the community on Nov. 27.

City of Fernie honours volunteers

The City of Fernie hosted a luncheon on Nov. 27 in honour of the many volunteers throughout the community.

The City of Fernie held a luncheon to celebrate volunteers in the community on Nov. 27.
It was standing room only at the Arts Station on Saturday night

From Mountains to Monasteries to Fernie

A trip of a lifetime saw four friends journey to the Nepalese Himalayas on a self-supported bike packing trip this past October.

It was standing room only at the Arts Station on Saturday night
Seven teams participated in the Atom minor hockey tournament last weekend

Atom minor hockey tournament

Last weekend, Fernie Minor Hockey hosted a tournament for kids ages nine and 10.

Seven teams participated in the Atom minor hockey tournament last weekend
Fernie Legion President David Black and Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano enjoy the evening at the Arts Station.

Arts Station celebrates 25 years

On Nov. 13, the Arts Station hosted their 25th anniversary party, with roughly 110 attendees.

Fernie Legion President David Black and Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano enjoy the evening at the Arts Station.
Bert Braybrook

Telus hosted event in honour of fibre optic network

The Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge hosted an event put on by Telus on Nov. 13.

Bert Braybrook
The province has approved an environmental assessment on the well at James White park.

James White Park wells assessment approved

The province has issued an environmental assessment certificate to the City of Fernie for the James White Park Wells project.

The province has approved an environmental assessment on the well at James White park.

Child abductor appeals sentence

Randal Hopley, the man who abducted a three-year-old boy from his Sparwood home in 2011 is appealing his prison sentence.

Nominees for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards gathered at the Fernie Golf and Country Clut on Oct. 23.

Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 business awards

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce hosted this year's Community and Business Excellence Awards on Oct. 23.

Nominees for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards gathered at the Fernie Golf and Country Clut on Oct. 23.
Wayne Stetski is the new Member of Parliament for the Kootenay-Columbia riding.

NDP Candidate Wayne Stetski wins Kootenay-Columbia riding

Wayne Stetski will represent the Kootenay-Columbia in Ottawa.

Wayne Stetski is the new Member of Parliament for the Kootenay-Columbia riding.
B.C. is still at high risk for forest fires

Campers non-compliant with campfire ban

There's a province-wide fire ban in effect and people are urged to respect it and hold of from having fires.

B.C. is still at high risk for forest fires

Work on Line Creek Treatment facilities set to begin Fall 2015

Line Creek treatment facilities which shut down last October will resume full operations in early 2016.

Artist Nicole Yanota addresses the audience at The Arts Station opening about her experiences as an artist.

Workshops a great success

A visual arts show opening at the Arts Station on July 30 seen as success by those involved.

Artist Nicole Yanota addresses the audience at The Arts Station opening about her experiences as an artist.

Train Derailment near Sparwood

CP Rail has confirmed a freight train derailment three kilometres from Sparwood

Clear Sky Meditation and Study Centre will be offering services such as yoga and Food Forest tours to individuals and businesses in the area.

Clear Sky – Getting back to nature

Situated in the Rockies at the base of Bull Mountain in beautiful B.C. is 310 acres of peaceful forest belonging to Clear Sky Meditation.

Clear Sky Meditation and Study Centre will be offering services such as yoga and Food Forest tours to individuals and businesses in the area.

Editorial on bike racks and public perception

This past week, The Free Press has received calls regarding the new bike racks the city has installed on 2nd Avenue in Fernie.

(Left to right) Delphine Kennelly

Celebrating a century

Margaret Bella, a born-and-raised Fernie native, turned 100 on April 7.

(Left to right) Delphine Kennelly
Many members of the public took part in the laying of the wreaths ceremony.

Elkford locals pay their respects to Canadian soldiers

A large crowd gathered at the Elkford Cenotaph outside of the district building to pay respect to Canadian soldiers on Remembrance Day.

Many members of the public took part in the laying of the wreaths ceremony.