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Can you spot the Ghostrider? Make sure to ask Fernie locals about the legend of the famous mountain shadow that can be spotted from Maiden Lake, a quiet park located as you enter the east side of Fernie.

Can you spot the Ghostrider? Make sure to ask Fernie locals about the legend of the famous mountain shadow that can be spotted from Maiden Lake, a quiet park located as you enter the east side of Fernie. — Kerry Shellborn photo

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Claire and Phil Gadd standing next to each other
East Kootenay, Fernie, Real Estate

Fernie found them: How Phil and Claire Gadd built a life and a business in the Elk Valley

The couple behind First Tracks Real Estate Group share how community, connection, and a sense of place shaped their path in the Elk Valley.

by Danielle Brost
Assortment of fresh produce, wine in background.
East Kootenay, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality

Market gardens and farms in the East Kootenay: Bringing fresh produce, meat and more to local tables

Throughout the East Kootenay area, local farms and food producers sell directly to the public through roadside stands and farmgate sales.

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Cavan accepting the 2025 Fernie Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Customer Service from another fellow on stage
East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business

A deliberately small Kootenay business with trust at its core

Family-owned Lubers Express brings a different model of vehicle service to Fernie.

by Danielle Brost
Fernie Fox Hotel with a sunset in the background
East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

How community and care built the Fernie Fox Hotel

Under the vision of Peacock Hospitality Group, this family-run hotel is redefining sustainability and staff-first business in the Kootenays.

by Danielle Brost
Heidi Klima holding her book.
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Fernie

The healing conversation between body and mind

Heidi Klima of Broken Wing Massage Retreat reveals how pain can teach us—and why we need to listen.

by Kerry Shellborn
Diagram of hotel expansion
East Kootenay, Fernie

Peacock Hospitality announces expansion of Fernie Fox Hotel

Family-owned hotel grows to meet demand with sustainable, guest-focused upgrades in Fernie, B.C.

by submitted by Peacock Hospitality
Eric and Juliana Bower with their two children
East Kootenay, Fernie

Bower Builders: A blueprint for success

How Juliana and Eric Bower navigate life, work, and homebuilding in Fernie.

by Danielle Brost
Emily Fisher of Ridgeline Physio
East Kootenay, Fernie, Health & Wellness, Small Business

This Fernie physio clinic fills a critical gap in concussion care

The owner of Ridgeline Physio takes a fitness-forward approach to get Elk Valley clients back in motion.

by Danielle Brost
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