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Lilac Terrace renovations celebrated

Lilac Terrace renovations celebrated

Renovations are underway at Lilac Terrace and will soon provide an additional 12 units of affordable senior housing to Elk Valley residents.

Wildfire risk in Southeast Fire Centre cautions outdoor fires

The Southeast Fire Centre has released a cautionary warning on outdoor fires as a wildfire risk has been placed on the region.
Fishing licence revenue flows back to lakes

Fishing licence revenue flows back to lakes

$3 million boost for Freshwater Fisheries Society means more trout stocking and access to fishing holes

Avalanche Canada receives $325,000 from Columbia Basin Trust

The Columbia Basin Trust will be funding two more years of support for increasing public avalanche safety.
Sparwood Chamber of Commerce hosts their Annual General Meeting

Sparwood Chamber of Commerce hosts their Annual General Meeting

On Monday, the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Updated: Crown seeking 10 years for domestic violence attack, arson

Updated: Crown seeking 10 years for domestic violence attack, arson

Langley's Andre Richard beat, stabbed his ex-wife and daughter and then lit the home on fire in April last year.

Fernie council discusses invasive plant strategy

Last week, representatives from the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC) presented their findings to the city.
B.C. moves to restrict e-cigarettes

B.C. moves to restrict e-cigarettes

Health Minister Terry Lake says ban on sales to minors and 'vaping' in workplaces and public buildings in effect in a year

Fernie to introduce public washrooms

As spring approaches, Fernie council is again looking to introduce public washrooms to the downtown core.
Train greasing zone prompts complaints

Train greasing zone prompts complaints

The Elk River Watershed Alliance raised concern over a Canadian Pacific railway site near Fernie after receiving disturbing images.