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The Fernie United U15 team. From left to right: Markus Glickman (coach), Arlo Jamin, Frankie LaPeter, Matthew Langer, Junah Djonlich, Noah Glickman, Josh Joynes, Gary Joynes (coach).

Fernie United U15 soccer team goes undefeated, wins tournament in Montana

The team was the only Canadian club at the tournament

  • Mar 28, 2023
Elk Valley residents enjoy getting out on cross country skis. The upcoming Community Ski Day at the Elk Valley Nordic Centre is a perfect opportunity to enjoy some early spring sunshine. Fernie Free Press file

Community cross country ski day at Elk Valley Nordic Centre

On Friday March 24th, the Fernie Nordic Society, Teck, and Fernie Trails…

The Elk Valley Dolphins in Moose Jaw for Manitoba-Saskatchewan Provincials (Josie Howse, Kiera Hansen, Jackson Radkie, Aidan Chudleigh, Katherine Hafkie, Cadence Prefontaine, and Layla Rella). Photo courtesy Angie Abdou)

Dolphins Shine at Manitoba-Saskatchewan Provincial Championships

By Angie Abdou On the weekend of March 18th, 6 Elk Valley…

  • Mar 21, 2023
Senior swimmers with the Elk Valley Dolphins at the Cranbrook meet. Left to right: Ava Pollock, Abbi Wannamaker, and Katherine Hafke. (Photo courtesy Angie Abdou)

38 Gold Medal Finishes for Dolphins in Cranbrook

By Angie Abdou On the weekend of March 11th, 36 Dolphins traveled…

  • Mar 21, 2023
Senior swimmers with the Elk Valley Dolphins at the Cranbrook meet. Left to right: Ava Pollock, Abbi Wannamaker, and Katherine Hafke. (Photo courtesy Angie Abdou)
Ella, Louison, and Kate celebrate victory in the Open Women Relay at BC Championships (photo: Helen McAllister)

Fernie Nordic Racers among the best in the province

Submitted The Teck BC Cup Series is the premier cross-country ski race…

Ella, Louison, and Kate celebrate victory in the Open Women Relay at BC Championships (photo: Helen McAllister)
Robert Oleksiuk. Submitted photo

43-year-old Fernie tennis player heading to Turkey for tournament

Robert Oleksiuk rekindled his connection with the game through Fernie’s recreational tennis scene

Robert Oleksiuk. Submitted photo
The Fernie Ghostriders had nothing to hang their heads about. Paul Rodgers photo.

Season ends for Fernie Ghostriders

Nitros battle back from three-game deficit and win game seven on home ice

The Fernie Ghostriders had nothing to hang their heads about. Paul Rodgers photo.
Xcel Silver athlete, Kayla, broke the EVGC record with an all around score of 37.841, giving her a second place podium finish in her division and age category.

Elk Valley gymnast breaks club record at Cranbrook’s Key City Classic

The Elk Valley Gymnastics Club (EVGC) sent all 39 competitive athletes to…

Xcel Silver athlete, Kayla, broke the EVGC record with an all around score of 37.841, giving her a second place podium finish in her division and age category.
Campbell McLean celebrates his game-winning goal over the Fernie Ghostriders. Paul Rodgers photo.

Dynamiters battle back from three-game deficit to force game seven

The Kimberley Dynamiters have won three straight games, battling back from a…

Campbell McLean celebrates his game-winning goal over the Fernie Ghostriders. Paul Rodgers photo.
Scholarship winner Kiera Hansen

Hansen wins big with US Scholarship

By Angie Abdou Fernie Secondary School student Kiera Hansen has won the…

  • Mar 9, 2023
Scholarship winner Kiera Hansen
Pictured: Olivia Howse, Coach Aidan Chudleigh, and Leah Soetaert in Edmonton at Alberta Provincial Championships. (Photo courtesy Angie Abdou)

Howse and Soetaert compete in Alberta Provincial Championships

By Angie Abdou Two Fernie swimmers made challenging qualifying times to represent…

  • Mar 9, 2023
Pictured: Olivia Howse, Coach Aidan Chudleigh, and Leah Soetaert in Edmonton at Alberta Provincial Championships. (Photo courtesy Angie Abdou)
The Fernie Old School Boxing Club presents Judgment Night IV at the Community Center this Saturday. The show is sold out. Photo submitted

Judgment Night IV returns to Fernie after a 3 year hiatus

This Saturday March 11th Fernie Old School Boxing Club presents Judgment Night…

The Fernie Old School Boxing Club presents Judgment Night IV at the Community Center this Saturday. The show is sold out. Photo submitted
Relay Teams representing Fernie Nordic Racers at the 2023 BC Cross-Country Championships (submitted)

Fernie Nordic Racers bring home hardware from BC Champs

After months of dryland and on-snow training, the veterans of the Fernie…

Relay Teams representing Fernie Nordic Racers at the 2023 BC Cross-Country Championships (submitted)
The Kimberley Dynamiters lose the first two games of round two of the playoffs to the Fernie Ghostriders. Paul Rodgers photo.

Ghostriders win first two games of second round of playoffs

Round two of the playoffs began with the Fernie Ghostriders winning the…

The Kimberley Dynamiters lose the first two games of round two of the playoffs to the Fernie Ghostriders. Paul Rodgers photo.
There was a lot of fun all around Fernie for Griz Days weekend, including a fun spiel at the curling club. The Short and Curlies and Hurry Hardlys were the best dressed. Photo submitted

Griz Days curling fun spiel

What a great Griz Days weekend. There was something happening all over…

There was a lot of fun all around Fernie for Griz Days weekend, including a fun spiel at the curling club. The Short and Curlies and Hurry Hardlys were the best dressed. Photo submitted
Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Emilie Harrup and Layla Rella with medals at their first Montana State Championships (photo by Angie Abdou)

Dolphins medal at Montana State Championships

Angie Abdou On the weekend of February 18, 10 Elk Valley Dolphins…

  • Feb 28, 2023
Emilie Harrup and Layla Rella with medals at their first Montana State Championships (photo by Angie Abdou)
Fresh snow makes for a fun weekend of racing in Nelson, BC for the Fernie Nordic Racers (submitted)

Kootenay Cup season finale for Fernie Nordic

Helen McAllister Fernie Nordic Racers, Team Coordinator A strong contingent of athletes…

Fresh snow makes for a fun weekend of racing in Nelson, BC for the Fernie Nordic Racers (submitted)
Maddox Johnson (red) at the Western Ski Cross Championship on his way to a gold medal finish followed by his Fernie Alpine Ski Team teammate, Hugh MacDougal.

15-year-old Fernie skier to represent B.C. at the 2023 Canada Games in PEI

Maddox Johnson has been a member of the Fernie Alpine Ski Team since he was four years old

Maddox Johnson (red) at the Western Ski Cross Championship on his way to a gold medal finish followed by his Fernie Alpine Ski Team teammate, Hugh MacDougal.
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