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OCP Update: Round 2 Engagement What We Heard Report
August 14, 2026The Official Community Plan (OCP) Round 2 Engagement Summary is now available for your review. -
Camping Prohibited at City Parks, Facilities and on Streets
August 13, 2026Bylaw Services would like to remind the public that camping, including vehicle-based camping, is not permitted at City parks or facilitates or on City streets. -
New Cloudpermit Map Feature Now Available
August 13, 2026As of August 12, the City of Fernie has introduced a new map feature in Cloudpermit, allowing the public to view active building permits and planning approvals throughout the community. -
Candidate Information Night
August 13, 2026Learn more about the election process and what it is like to be a Council member at the upcoming Candidate Information Night. -
City Breaks Ground on new Fire Hall
August 12, 2026The City of Fernie has officially broken ground on a new Fire Hall, marking an important milestone for this urgently needed facility. -
Notice of Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Bylaw No. 2556, 2026
August 10, 2026The City of Fernie Council will consider first, second and third readings of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2556, 2026, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fernie Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre, 562 3rd Avenue. The meeting is open to the public and available online via Zoom and YouTube. Visit www.fernie.ca/meetings for details. -
Notice of Nomination
August 5, 2026Notice of Nomination City of Fernie and School District No. 5 – 2026 General Local Elections Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Fernie -
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.
