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Temporary Closure of City Facilites for Staff Function
September 10, 2024The following facilities will be closed on Thursday September 12, 2024, for an All-Staff Function, City Hall – All day, Fernie Aquatic Centre – 8am to 3:30pm and Fernie Memorial Arena – 8am to 3:30pm. -
Apply to be the next Youth Councillor
September 9, 2024Do you want to make positive changes in your city? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Grade 11 or Grade 12 student to be the next City of Fernie Youth Councillor. -
Fire Hall Replacement Project Update
September 6, 2024On Tuesday September 10, Council will receive the Final Planning Report from the City’s consultant on the Fire Hall Project. -
Back to School Safety Reminders
September 3, 2024As kids are back to school this week, we're reminding drivers of the importance of driving and parking safely in school zones. School zones have a speed limit of 30 km/h from 8am-5pm on school days. -
Campfire Ban Lifted
August 28, 2024As of Monday, August 26th the campfire ban has been rescinded for the City of Fernie, this mirrors the category 1 campfires ban being lifted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. -
Afterschool Rec Club
August 26, 2024The Afterschool Rec Club will be returning October 1st! The Rec Program will take place in the multi-purpose room at the Fernie Aquatic Centre from 3:30 PM -5:15 PM Mondays through Thursdays from October – May. -
Accessibility Plan Survey Launched
August 14, 2024The City of Fernie is developing an Accessibility Plan to guide our organization and facilities toward being accessible for everyone. The Elk Valley Accessibility Committee has launched a survey to collect initial feedback on accessibility challenges in our communities. -
FireSmart Sessions with Fernie Fire and Emergency Services
August 13, 2024Fernie’s Deputy Fire Chief Scott Robinson will be at the Fernie Heritage Library on Saturday, August 17 from 12 pm - 2 pm, and on Thursday, August 22 from 6 pm - 8 pm to discuss FireSmart initiatives, emergency preparedness and home safety. -
Curbside Organics Program Coming in September
August 13, 2024The City of Fernie is proud to announce the launch of the Curbside Organic Collection Program. Residents will receive new organics carts and kitchen bins this month and collection starts the week of September 23rd. -
Fernie Firefighters Supporting BC Wildfire Response
July 26, 2024The Fernie Fire and Emergency Services department (FFESD) were contacted by BC Wildfire Wednesday evening requesting resources in support of structure protection activities to defend the communities near Argenta at Kootenay Lake from wildfires.
