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Draft New Building and Plumbing Bylaw
January 16, 2020The City of Fernie has developed a draft new Building and Plumbing Bylaw to replace our current outdated bylaw. This bylaw in conjunction with BC code governs how building and plumbing permits will be processed and managed in Fernie. The draft bylaw is now available for public review, and feedback. -
Frozen Water Line Prevention
January 9, 2020With a period of colder temperatures in the forecast, the City of Fernie would like to remind residents to be aware of the risk of frozen waterlines, and some of the steps you can take to prevent this from affecting your home. -
Fernie on Fire
January 3, 2020Wondering what to do with your Christmas Tree? Bring it to the FERNIE on FIRE fundraiser and tree burning event on January 4th! -
Road Closure Notice
December 24, 2019Effective today, December 24, 2019, the City of Fernie has closed a portion of Burma Road (at the end of the residential area) due to a disturbance of some areas of the banks and heavy rains washing topsoil onto the roadway. At this time the City does not have an anticipated timeline and the road will remain closed until further notice. Only emergency vehicle access is permitted. Thank you for your cooperation in avoiding this area and respecting the posted “Road Closed” signage. -
Notice of Public Hearing January 13
December 20, 2019Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing has been scheduled for MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers 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. -
Notice of Informal Public Hearings January 13
December 20, 2019Pursuant to Section 499 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that Council for the City of Fernie will consider Development Variance Permits No. 455 and No.456 at the regular meeting to be held on MONDAY, January 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie BC. -
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection
December 17, 2019Check out the residential garbage and recycling collection dates for the holidays. -
Public Notice - Temporary Treated Effluent Discharge to Elk River
December 17, 2019The City of Fernie wishes to advise area residents that in order to dispose of excessive amounts of storm water in the sanitary sewer collection system it is necessary to temporarily discharge treated effluent to the Elk River. -
Business License Renewal Reminder
December 12, 2019City of Fernie Business License Renewal Notices have now been mailed out to all business owners who hold a 2019 Business License. Business Licenses must be renewed annually for a fee of $100. Business owners are reminded that payment for your 2020 Business License is due by January 1, 2020. -
Notice of Intention to Provide Assistance Under a Partnering Agreement
December 12, 2019NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Council of the City of Fernie intends to enter into a partnering agreement pursuant to S. 21 of the Community Charter, the terms of which would provide assistance to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) for the provision of a municipal service, being the operation of two City of Fernie owned buses for a Winter Shuttle Service between the City and Fernie Alpine Resort for the 2019/20 operating (ski) season.
