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Street Sweeping Program Underway
March 27, 2024City of Fernie street sweepers are out completing their first pass to remove bulk sand from priority winter routes. Over the coming weeks, crews will begin the annual comprehensive street sweeping program and work through each neighbourhood. This will be followed by a final touch-up sweeping pass in late spring. -
Fernie Aquatic Centre Maintenance Closure
March 26, 2024The Fernie Aquatic Centre will be closed for essential boiler repairs on March 31-April 9, 2024. -
Notice of Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Bylaw No. 2507
March 25, 2024Notice is hereby given that a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 has been scheduled for first, second and third readings on TUESDAY, April 9th, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Senior Citizens Drop In Centre located at 562 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC. -
Annual Spring Road Restrictions in Effect
March 22, 2024Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, there will be a 70% Legal Axle Loading limit on all roads within the City of Fernie, effective March 16. -
Snow Plow Naming Contest Winners Visit Operations Facility
March 19, 2024We had a great time hosting the winning classrooms from the snow plow naming contest at the Operations facility last week! -
Spring Break Recreation Programming
March 15, 2024Check out the special spring break schedules for the pool and arena from March 17th-March 30th. We'll have increased daytime public swim, and skate times for kids to enjoy. -
New BC Building Code
March 15, 2024The new BC Building Code came into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the adoption of the new BC Codes. -
Pothole Patching Program
March 15, 2024As the snow melts and the weather gets nicer, you will see our streets crews starting repairs on potholes that have formed on City roadways. -
2024 Budget Survey
March 5, 2024At Special Budget Meetings held in February, City of Fernie Staff presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for 2024, and we are now looking for your feedback on the 2024 Draft Budget and the Five-Year Financial Plan. -
2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Results
February 28, 2024Thank you to all who participated and completed the 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Responses from the survey will assist Council with long-term planning, budgeting and priority setting for 2024.