Latest News

  • Spring Freshet Preparation

    May 21, 2026

    The City of Fernie forms a Flood Response Committee each spring during freshet, when water levels in our rivers and streams rise due to spring run-off. The Committee ensures we are monitoring river levels and forecasts, and that we are prepared to activate our Flood Response Plan.
  • Planned Grass Burn at Wastewater Lagoons

    May 20, 2026

    The City of Fernie and the BC Wildfire Service will be conducting a planned grass burn on May 21 at the wastewater lagoons site on Thompson Road.
  • Category 3 Open Fire to be Prohibited Effective May 21, 2026

    May 19, 2026

    Effective at 1:00 p.m. (MDT) on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including Fernie and area. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Upcoming Events

  • Regular Meeting of Council

    May 26, 2026 6:30pm - 10:00pm

    A Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 pm at the Fernie Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre (562 3 Avenue, Fernie, BC).

  • Council Cafe

    June 1, 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.  

  • Regular Meeting of Council

    June 9, 2026 6:30pm - 10:00pm

    A Regular Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 pm at the Fernie Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre (562 3 Avenue, Fernie, BC).