Arts and culture

Matt Sager bottom left and his team of auto enthusiasts embarked on a 3,000 km journey from their home base in British Columbia to Northwestern Ontario for the second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’ which aired on the History channel on April 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Topham)

B.C. brothers uncovering rare auto gems in second season of ‘Lost Car Rescue’

Watch Matt and Steve Sager of Mill Bay follow their passion for restoring vehicles

 

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Pharrell named new Louis Vuitton menswear creative director

Louis Vuitton has named multitalented singer-songwriter-philanthropist Pharrell Williams creative director of its…

 

Krista Loughton portrait by Lia Crowe

Krista Loughton talks film and politics

Filmaker and Victoria city councillor focuses on community

  • Dec 30, 2022

 

Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).

PHOTOS: Northern B.C. fashion show brings Nisga’a talent into the light

Models sported a striking blend of colourful and more sombre tones that reflected the theme of the evening: ‘from darkness to light’

Left to Right, in regalia designed and crafted by Lillian and Alver Tait: Brian McMillian, Wilps Wisin Xbil’tkw (Gisk’aast) representing subcrest owl, Markell Gosnell, Wilps Ksim Xsaan (Ganada) representing subcrest Ganada, Donaldo McNeil, Wilps La’ay (Laxsgiik) representing beaver, Deon Pierre, Wilps Duuk (Laxgibuu) representing subcrest bear. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/Terrace Standard).
The Fernie band Shred Kelly at a show in Prague on Nov. 19, 2022, that brought a crowd of about 3,500 people. (Courtesy of Sage McBride)

‘A dream’: Fernie musicians play for crowds of thousands internationally

Shred Kelly and Nell Smith have been hitting the stage in front of big crowds

The Fernie band Shred Kelly at a show in Prague on Nov. 19, 2022, that brought a crowd of about 3,500 people. (Courtesy of Sage McBride)
The Fernie band, Chungus. Lead singer is Hayley Ward, with Darren Ungaro on the guitar, Braydan Mynott on the drums, and Dale Wyatt on the bass. (Courtesy of Dale Wyatt)

Fernie band Chungus releases new songs, concert upcoming

Chungus and Electric Blanket will be playing at The Central on Dec. 30

The Fernie band, Chungus. Lead singer is Hayley Ward, with Darren Ungaro on the guitar, Braydan Mynott on the drums, and Dale Wyatt on the bass. (Courtesy of Dale Wyatt)
Tracey Halladay at the 1401 Gallery in Cranbrook, where her exhibit 'Through the Mist' is on display until November 7. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Elkford photographer’s exhibit opens in Cranbrook

Tracey Halladay’s exhibit, ‘Through the Mist’ will be at the 1401 Gallery until November 7

Tracey Halladay at the 1401 Gallery in Cranbrook, where her exhibit 'Through the Mist' is on display until November 7. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
People gathered on the City Hall lawn for Chautauqua 2022. (Joshua Fischlin/The Free Press)

PHOTOS: Fernie Chautauqua festival returns in 2022

Events were held throughout the weekend to celebrate heritage and culture

People gathered on the City Hall lawn for Chautauqua 2022. (Joshua Fischlin/The Free Press)
Tracey Halladay with an image from her exhibit, ‘Through the mist’ on display at the 1401 Gallery in Cranbrook from October 7. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Elkford photographer to exhibit emotional series in Cranbrook

Tracey Halladay used her photography to see light in the darkness and work through depression

Tracey Halladay with an image from her exhibit, ‘Through the mist’ on display at the 1401 Gallery in Cranbrook from October 7. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
The exhibit is open for the next two weeks. (Image courtesy of Fernie Pride Society)

Exhibit shines a rainbow on Elk Valley 2SLGBTQ+ community

‘I AM HERE’ is a portrait exhibit of the local queer community

The exhibit is open for the next two weeks. (Image courtesy of Fernie Pride Society)
The Fall Fair during the 2018 Chautauqua festival in Fernie. The 2022 Fall Fair will be held at the Mountain Market in Rotary Park on Sunday, Sept. 11. (Photo by Tourism Fernie)

Fernie’s Chautauqua festival returning to celebrate culture and heritage

The festival will be back in full form from Sept. 9 to 11

The Fall Fair during the 2018 Chautauqua festival in Fernie. The 2022 Fall Fair will be held at the Mountain Market in Rotary Park on Sunday, Sept. 11. (Photo by Tourism Fernie)
Joelene Miner putting the finishing touches on her painted dumpster, “Adventure Awaits” at Fernie’s Station Square in August 2022. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Dumpsters to brighten Fernie’s back alleys

The latest round of beautiful bins will be dispersed around town later this week

Joelene Miner putting the finishing touches on her painted dumpster, “Adventure Awaits” at Fernie’s Station Square in August 2022. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Fernie’s Wapiti 2022 music festival. (All photos by Soranne Floarea / For The Free Press)

10th annual Wapiti Music Festival goes off with a bang

The sold out event featured acts including Shred Kelly and The Sheepdogs

  • Aug 8, 2022
Fernie’s Wapiti 2022 music festival. (All photos by Soranne Floarea / For The Free Press)
Fernie local Nesta Malcolm is releasing his first EP, ‘Journals’ later this month. Songs from the EP are inspired by his experiences in Fernie. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Fernie artist releases first EP

Nesta Malcolm drew on his experience living in Fernie to write and produce his music

Fernie local Nesta Malcolm is releasing his first EP, ‘Journals’ later this month. Songs from the EP are inspired by his experiences in Fernie. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Katherine Russell is a glass artist from Elkford who will be featured in the 2022 Columbia Basin Culture Tour on Aug. 6 and 7. (Courtesy of Katherine Russell)

Elkford glass artist to be featured in 2022 Columbia Basin Culture Tour

Katherine Russell will be showcasing her glass works on Aug. 6 and 7

Katherine Russell is a glass artist from Elkford who will be featured in the 2022 Columbia Basin Culture Tour on Aug. 6 and 7. (Courtesy of Katherine Russell)
The Sheepdogs will be headlining the Wapiti 2022 music festival in Fernie, out of a lineup of 11 bands from Fernie to as far as Toronto. (Image courtesy of Wapiti Music Festival).

Fernie’s Wapiti Music Festival to bring the music

The festival is only a few days away

The Sheepdogs will be headlining the Wapiti 2022 music festival in Fernie, out of a lineup of 11 bands from Fernie to as far as Toronto. (Image courtesy of Wapiti Music Festival).
Eye of the Needle and Fernie Forge owner, Sandra Barrett with some examples of felting – a vase, and a piece of artwork behind her. The flowers are courtesy of her friend, Elizabeth. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Culture tour returns to Fernie for 2022

Eye of the Needle is the only local establishment to take part this year

Eye of the Needle and Fernie Forge owner, Sandra Barrett with some examples of felting – a vase, and a piece of artwork behind her. The flowers are courtesy of her friend, Elizabeth. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Emmery Martin (left) and Hailey Walsh, students of local artist Monica Beranek, were featured at Sparwood Museum’s July 22, 2022, rendition of ‘Culture on the Lawn.’ (Courtesy of Kim Pryhitko)

Sparwood enjoys Culture on the Lawn

Friday’s event featured local artists Monica Beranek, Hailey Walsh, Emmery Martin and Roger Fairhurst

Emmery Martin (left) and Hailey Walsh, students of local artist Monica Beranek, were featured at Sparwood Museum’s July 22, 2022, rendition of ‘Culture on the Lawn.’ (Courtesy of Kim Pryhitko)
The Fernie band Lush Fleece. (Courtesy of Sean Yunus)

Fernie band Lush Fleece part of new ARC accelerator program

Program participants will partake in career acceleration activities, including a live performance

The Fernie band Lush Fleece. (Courtesy of Sean Yunus)
Station Square will be closed to traffic for the nine Wednesday night socials coming up in 2022. (File photo)

Wednesday Socials back on stage in Fernie

There will be nine Wednesday Socials this year

Station Square will be closed to traffic for the nine Wednesday night socials coming up in 2022. (File photo)