Latest News

  • City of Fernie receives $7 million in funding through the Strategic Priorities Fund for Fire Hall Replacement Project

    Jul 30, 2026

    The City of Fernie is receiving $7 million through the Strategic Priorities Fund. This federally funded program supports infrastructure projects that are beyond the capacity of a single local government, under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream in BC.
  • Upcoming Well Drilling for Elkview Groudwater Study

    Jul 30, 2026

    Several residents on Elkview Crescent have been experiencing challenges with groundwater in their basements for many years. The City of Fernie has engaged a hydrogeological consultant (ISL Engineering) to investigate the groundwater movement in the area to help determine likely causes of groundwater influx into basements and potential mitigation options.
  • Log Jams on Elk River Safety Advisory

    Jul 30, 2026

    Please be aware that there are multiple dangerous log jams near town on the Elk River. Signs are installed warning river users of significant hazards near the Stanford Inn.

Upcoming Events

  • Fernie Aquatic Centre Annual Shutdown

    August 15 - 15, 2026 All Day

    The Aquatic Centre's annual shutdown is scheduled from August 15 to September 15.

  • Council Cafe

    August 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm

    Council Café will be hosted the first and third Monday of the month (except Statutory holidays) from 12 pm - 1:30 pm at the Fernie Senior Citizen’s Drop In Centre, 562 3rd Avenue.  

  • Committee of the Whole Meeting

    August 18, 2026 6:30pm - 10:00pm

    A Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:30 pm at the Fernie Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre (562 3 Avenue, Fernie, BC).