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Gillian Francis

Recent Work by Gillian

Land Trust restructures after falling short of federal fundraising goal

Land Trust restructures after falling short of federal fundraising goal

The Elk Valley Regional Land Trust is restructuring priorities for its proposed wildlife corridor, after falling short of its $7 million target to purchase land on Fernie's west slope
Community halls cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions

Community halls cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions

Jaffray and Wasa Community Halls are getting eco-friendly upgrades to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
First Nation unveils new housing development

First Nation unveils new housing development

Four new environmentally-friendly duplexes were built at Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation to address housing shortages
Wildsight pressures government to protect mountain caribou

Wildsight pressures government to protect mountain caribou

Wildsight has sent a letter to the federal government, pressing for the completion of caribou habitat mapping to protect herds in southeastern B.C
Ghostriders bounce back in two home games

Ghostriders bounce back in two home games

Ghostriders won two home games against Nelson Leafs and Chase Heat on Jan. 17 and 18
Independent Grocer raises $3,228.48 for Women's Resource Centre

Independent Grocer raises $3,228.48 for Women's Resource Centre

Eldho's Your Independent Grocer raised money through its Give a Little, Help A Lot campaign
Shiny new Avalauncher in use at Fernie Alpine Resort

Shiny new Avalauncher in use at Fernie Alpine Resort

The Imperial Avalauncher is stationed at White Pass, reducing the risk of unsuspecting avalanches in Timber and Currie Bowls
Fernie's youth councillor attends parliament in Victoria

Fernie's youth councillor attends parliament in Victoria

Sophia Becker took part in B.C Youth Parliament in December
Tryzub's 50th anniversary show rises from war's ashes in Ukraine

Tryzub's 50th anniversary show rises from war's ashes in Ukraine

Tryzub Dance Society's performance of "Dzvinka" will raise money for Ukrainian families impacted by war
4 drugged drinks in 2 months; Elk Valley RCMP investigating

4 drugged drinks in 2 months; Elk Valley RCMP investigating

RCMP in Fernie have investigated multiple reports of drugged drinks since December
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