Fernie

• RCMP locate youth missing from southeast B.C.

  Mounties said they recieved a report from the teens' family members that they had left together Friday, and that there were concerns about their wellbeing.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2023
  
• Freezing rain, ice pellets and more snow in forecast for much of southern B.C.

  The national weather agency is warning that surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. 

  Weather

  Dec 26, 2022
  
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• Snowfall warnings in effect for parts of Okanagan and Elk Valley

  According to Environment Canada, hazardous winter conditions are expected in parts of the Okanagan and Elk Valley, with heavy and local blowing snow.

  Weather

  Nov 27, 2022
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• B.C. municipal election 2022: Fernie results

  Fernie is located in the Elk Valley, just over 50 kilometres from the B.C.-Alberta border and just under 100 kilometres from the larger city of Cranbrook.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022
• Calgary man dies after skiing into tree at Fernie resort: RCMP

  A 65-year-old Calgary man is dead after a skiing accident at Fernie Alpine Resort.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2022
• More licensed child care spaces in store for Interior families

  The province plans to open 84 licensed child care spaces and a further 79 in the Interior by March of 2022.

  Education

  Nov 10, 2021
• Riding the rails into Canada ends poorly for stowaway found in Fernie, B.C.

  “It was soon learned that the man was stuck inside a grain car, banging to get out. It was discovered the male had entered the grain car by an unlocked hatch.”

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021
• Avalanche near Valemount claims life of B.C. backcountry skier: RCMP

  RCMP said three backcountry skiers were caught in the avalanche. Two freed themselves, while the third, a 35-year-old from Fernie, was buried in the debris field.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2021
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• Coronavirus: 17 cases announced for Interior Health, steady decline in Okanagan continues

  According to provincial data, the Okanagan had 90 confirmed cases from Feb. 5-11, the first time since the fall there’s been less than 100 weekly cases.

  Health

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Coronavirus: 1 death, 44 new cases for Interior Health as region’s anniversary of 1st case nears

  'Today, we are reporting another person from long-term care has passed away due to COVID-19,' said Susan Brown, president and CEO of Interior Health.

  Health

  Feb 12, 2021