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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.
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Upcoming Well Drilling for Elkview Groudwater Study
July 30, 2026Several 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
July 30, 2026Please 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. -
Notice is given that the Council of the City of Fernie (the “City”) intends to dispose of municipal land being a grant of a statutory right of way over a portion of the lands for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and access to underground electrical and telecommunications infrastructure to BC Hydro and Power Authority and TELUS Communications Inc in accordance with s. 26 of the Community Charter.
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Volunteer Weed Pull at Maiden Lake
July 23, 2026The Elk River Alliance is inviting community members to help remove spotted knapweed around Maiden Lake during two upcoming volunteer weed pulls. -
Campfire Ban in Effect
July 20, 2026As of July 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time, a campfire ban is in effect for the City of Fernie. -
Notice of Stage 2 Water Restrictions
July 20, 2026Due to increased demand on our water system, Stage 2 Outdoor Water Use Regulations will come into effect on Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. -
Curbside Collection Update
July 20, 2026The City is working with our new curbside collection contractor, SRP Projects, to address concerns around the timing of cart pickups and missed collections. -
Water Quality Advisory for Ridgemont Rescinded
July 20, 2026Effective immediately, the City of Fernie has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory issued for the Ridgemont neighbourhood on July 14, 2026. -
Pine Ave Construction Update
July 16, 2026The full road closure on Pine Ave has been reduced to single-lane alternating traffic with flagging crews. Traffic delays are expected in the area until the road is reopened to two-way traffic, anticipated to occur later this evening.
