Statement - City of Fernie Reaffirms Support for Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Club
January 28, 2026
Following recent social media posts, the City of Fernie would like to reaffirm our ongoing support for the Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Club and the important role the organization plays in our community.
We also want to clarify facts and address misrepresentations. The City has acted consistently with established policies and bylaws, prioritizing user safety and fair distribution of ice time at Fernie Memorial Arena. Recent ice safety measures, including temporary pylon placement during a practice, were implemented to protect participants on a high-use, high-traffic surface after a busy weekend at the arena. Post-season ice availability, spring camp scheduling, and other booking requests have been managed according to operational constraints, including other pre-scheduled events, and communicated to the Ghostriders throughout the season.
The City remains committed to supporting the Ghostriders while balancing broader arena scheduling, maintenance requirements, and community programming to ensure the facility is safe and accessible for all users.
We are working collaboratively with the Ghostriders Board to clarify information, correct misunderstandings, and maintain a constructive and respectful relationship.
