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Sparwood Summer Fest celebrates opening of Centennial Plaza

Sparwood Summer Fest celebrates opening of Centennial Plaza

On Friday, August 18 the District of Sparwood invites you to join them for the Sparwood Summer Fest.
Fernie School Age Care celebrates 12 years

Fernie School Age Care celebrates 12 years

Fernie School Aged Care celebrated their 12th year of summer camp with an ice cream social, which their students greatly enjoyed.
Wildsight’s Go Wild! program takes East Kootenay teens to Height of the Rockies

Wildsight’s Go Wild! program takes East Kootenay teens to Height of the Rockies

This summer 13 East Kootenay teens had the opportunity to Go Wild! with Wildsight in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park.
Kootenay camper preserves the tradition of songs around the campfire

Kootenay camper preserves the tradition of songs around the campfire

“It’s a subject dear to my heart,” More shares.
Old Growth hockey donates to local charities in Elk Valley

Old Growth hockey donates to local charities in Elk Valley

The Fernie Old Growth Hockey Team are a self-described bunch of older gentlemen who like to get together for a beer but also have a hockey problem.
Study shows economic benefit of farmers’ markets, including Fernie

Study shows economic benefit of farmers’ markets, including Fernie

Fernie Mountain Market contributes over $1.2 M to local economy
QUIZ: A tribute to first responders

QUIZ: A tribute to first responders

When things go wrong, police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and nurses are ready to help
Wild Wapiti Playschool to host community open house this Friday

Wild Wapiti Playschool to host community open house this Friday

This past June, the Wild Wapiti Playschool opened its doors, bringing 24 new child care spaces to Fernie.
Bats are on the move in mid-summer says Kootenay Community Bat Project

Bats are on the move in mid-summer says Kootenay Community Bat Project

It’s not unusal to find a bat in your house at this time of year
QUIZ: Are you ready for some sounds of summer?

QUIZ: Are you ready for some sounds of summer?

Music festivals and outdoor concerts abound at this time of the year