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New Business Licence Fees for 2026
December 19, 2025New fee structure is in place for 2026 Business Licences - renew by the January 31 deadline. -
Holiday Curbside Collection Schedule
December 19, 2025Due to a number of mid-week statutory holidays, there will be some changes to the curbside collection schedule from December 22- January 2, 2026. -
Wastewater Emergency Situation Resolved
December 19, 2025The City of Fernie’s emergency wastewater response has now concluded. All emergency discharge points have been closed, and the Colclough Lift Station is once again functioning effectively. System flows have stabilized, and critical infrastructure is operating as intended. -
City Hall Holiday Hours
December 18, 2025City Hall will have reduced hours over the holidays -
Wastewater Conditions Improving
December 18, 2025Conditions continued to improve overnight, with City crews working through the night to stabilize the wastewater system. Elevated flows remain, and some emergency measures are still in place as monitoring continues this morning. -
Afternoon Emergency Update: Current Conditions
December 17, 2025The situation is improving this afternoon following a major storm system that placed significant pressure on the City’s wastewater system. -
Emergency Update: Wastewater System Under Pressure Again
December 17, 2025A new weather system has brought heavy rainfall, once again pushing the City’s wastewater system close to critical capacity, requiring an emergency discharge point to re-open, and renewing need for water conservation. -
Pet Licence Renewal for 2026
December 16, 2025Pet Licences for 2026 are now available and can be purchased at City Hall during regular business hours. Renew your dog licence before the January 31 deadline. -
Holiday Recreation Programming
December 15, 2025The Fernie Memorial Arena and Aquatic Centre have expanded public skate and swim opportunities over the winter break. -
Wastewater Update - Continued Improvement and Next Steps
December 15, 2025Conditions within the City’s wastewater system continue to improve, even as a new weather system moves through the region bringing additional precipitation.
