Community

Penticton artist honours firefighters nationwide

Proceeds from the work’s sales set to go to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Aug 29, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

QUIZ: Preparing for an Ironman

The gruelling event involves swimming, cycling and running

Aug 27, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

QUIZ: Are you ready for the fruit harvest?

Agricultural workers are harvesting various fruit crops

Aug 26, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

Watercolour with Weeds a great success in Kimberley and Fernie

After months of collecting, crushing, and boiling invasive plants, EKISC Outreach Coordinator Zoe Dancer led paint nights in Kimberley and Fernie in August, where guests created paintings completely using plant-based paint.

Aug 25, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Fernie Fall Fair is back

Homegrown produce and baking up for prizes

Aug 24, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

‘No one goes hungry in our town;’ B.C. pizza place promises food for evacuees escaping wildfires

Frankie’s Pizza, based in Sorrento, made a Facebook post on August 18 offering pizza to those in need

Aug 18, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Community Foundation of Kootenay Rockies announces grants

Support for projects in Golden, Fernie, and Cranbrook

Aug 18, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Community Eco Garden celebrates 20 years

Wildsight Elk Valley’s Community EcoGarden is turning 20.

Aug 17, 2023 9:07 AM Read more >

Keep fruit trees picked to avoid wildlife conflict

We are now in the fruit ripening season and WildSafeBC Elk Valley has some advice for managing your fruit trees to avoid providing feed for bears or deer.

Aug 11, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Wildsight Elk Valley to host seed saving event and EcoGarden anniversary celebration

Wildsight Elk Valley is hosting a Seed Saving workshop in Fernie on Thursday, August 17 at the Fernie Community EcoGarden at 1301 13th St. Fernie. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Aug 11, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >