Katelyn Dingman

Local biker injured at Mount Fernie Provincial Park

Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to an injured biker on Lazy Lizard Trail on Wednesday evening.

Editor Katelyn Dingman says goodbye to Fernie.

Editorial: Editor Kate bids farewell to Fernie

The Free Press editor, Katelyn Dingman, is leaving the paper and returning to her home in the east.

Editor Katelyn Dingman says goodbye to Fernie.
Fernie Search and Rescue assist injured woman on Stove Trail.

Calgary woman injured on Stove Trail

Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) assisted a 40-year-old woman who was injured falling off a bridge on Stove Trail on July 18.

Fernie Search and Rescue assist injured woman on Stove Trail.

Rapid decline in Elk Valley transit figures

Elk Valley transit numbers have decreased significantly this year, with passenger figures dropping from 751 in May 2014 to 554 this May.

Editorial – Wildfires

Thousands upon thousands of hectares of B.C.’s lands have gone up in flames.

Kootenay-Columbia MP Green Party candidate Bill Green.

Meet your candidates – Bill Green

Bill Green hopes to lead the Green Party to victory in this year’s election.

Kootenay-Columbia MP Green Party candidate Bill Green.
Kootenay-Columbia MP Liberal candidate Don Johnston.

Meet your candidates – Don Johnston

Growing up in the Kootenays, Liberal candidate Don Johnston wants to serve his constituents as MP.

Kootenay-Columbia MP Liberal candidate Don Johnston.
Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks.

Meet your candidates – David Wilks

Current Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks hopes to continue serving his constituents.

Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks.
District of Sparwood Coun. Jenna Jensen

Tim Hortons to open in Sparwood

A Tim Hortons is being built in Sparwood this year.

District of Sparwood Coun. Jenna Jensen
Kootenay-Columbia MP NDP candidate Wayne Stetski.

Meet your candidates – Wayne Stetski

NDP candidate Wayne Stetski has been maintaining a presence in the area.

Kootenay-Columbia MP NDP candidate Wayne Stetski.
NDP candidate Wayne Stetski calls for Wilks to attend all-candidates forums in Kootenay-Columbia riding.

Stetski calls for an all-candidates debate in eight Kootenay-Columbia communities

In a release addressed to the media and the three other Kootenay-Columbia candidates, Wayne Stetski highlighted David Wilks poor attendance.

NDP candidate Wayne Stetski calls for Wilks to attend all-candidates forums in Kootenay-Columbia riding.

RCMP asking for public’s assistance in Sparwood robbery

Three unknown men wearing ski masks forced their way into a Spardell residence.

The Griz is an iconic symbol in the City of Fernie.

Council to request rights to Griz symbol

The City of Fernie council discussed purchasing the rights to the Griz symbol during the June 22 council meeting.

The Griz is an iconic symbol in the City of Fernie.
Backing vocalist and guitarist for Sun K Steven Michael Butler rocks out on stage during Fernie's Canada Day celebrations.

Toronto group brings the sun on Canada Day

The young and fresh Toronto folk n’ roll band Sun K had youngsters stomping their feet at the Fernie Canada Day celebration on July 1.

Backing vocalist and guitarist for Sun K Steven Michael Butler rocks out on stage during Fernie's Canada Day celebrations.

Editorial – Canada Day

This year’s Canada Day went off with a bang. Literally.

Heat stress warning for WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC is warning employers and workers of the increased risk of developing heat stress and heat stroke symptoms.

Editorial – City of Fernie staffing issues

During the most recent council meeting, council addressed their staffing issues.

From left: Lori Dvorak

Celebrating 100 years at Overwaitea

Locals were invited to join the Overwaitea staff today as they celebrated the stores 100th anniversary with dancing, prizes and ice cream.

From left: Lori Dvorak
Fernie Search and Rescue responded to an injured biker on Monday

Fernie SAR assist injured biker

Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) and the Fernie Fire & Emergency Services Department assisted an injured biker on Swine Flu trail on Monday.

Fernie Search and Rescue responded to an injured biker on Monday

Traffic halted following Canada Day collision

One individual has been treated for non-life threatening injuries after being involved in a Highway 3 collision west of Sparwood on July 1.