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Fire Camp on Aquatic Centre Grounds
August 9, 2022The City of Fernie will be providing space at the Fernie Aquatic Centre to the BC Wildfire Service to support the firefighting effort for the Cummings Creek Wildfire, burning approximately 5km west of Sparwood. -
Annex Dike Improvement Project Update
August 5, 2022The Annex Dike Improvement Project is in full swing now with significant progress being made on stripping and clearing the area. -
James White Park Closed for Wapiti Music Festival
August 4, 2022James White Park is the venue for this year's Wapiti Music Festival and will be closed all day Friday, August 5 and Saturday August 6. The park will re-open to the public after the tear-down and clean-up is complete on Sunday, August 7. -
Water Quality Update
August 3, 2022The City of Fernie has completed independent testing and confirmed the increased presence of selenium in the James White Park Wells. While levels are within the provincial standard of less that 10 micrograms per litre, we have implemented ongoing monitoring and created a response plan should they rise above the limit. -
Water Restrictions in Effect
August 3, 2022With the recent stretch of hot, dry weather, we are experiencing higher than normal levels of water demand. The City of Fernie is asking residents to help us conserve water by adhering to watering restrictions until further notice. -
Effective at 1pm MDT on Thursday, August 4, 2022, the City of Fernie is implementing a municipal campfire ban in effect. This ban will mirror the ban prohibiiting campfires throughout the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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James White Park Closed for Hazardous Tree Removal
July 28, 2022James White Park is closed July 28 and July 29 from 7am to 4pm for hazardous tree removal. -
Extreme Heat Preparedness
July 28, 2022A heat wave is impacting British Columbia this week, and as high temperatures are forecasted into the weekend for the Elk Valley, it is a good time to refresh on how to prepare for extreme heat. -
Notice of Public Hearing - Bylaw No. 2469
July 25, 2022A public hearing has been scheduled for MONDAY, August 8, 2022, at 7:00 PM at FERNIE CITY HALL located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC so that Council may hear representations from persons who believe their interest in property is affected by a proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 1750. -
Sani Dump Project Update
July 14, 2022The Sani Dump replacement project has been delayed due to tender bids coming in over budget. While staff re-tender the project, there are alternatives available in Fernie and the surrounding area.
