Fernie

Fernie, B.C., is surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains. — Dan Williams photo

Recent Fernie articles

Fernie: Who’s who in business

Fernie’s predominant claim to fame is as a spectacular winter sports destination, though coal mining is still an important component of the city’s economy.

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Fernie Chamber of Commerce

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce enhances the community's economic future.

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East Kootenay, Fernie

Ange Qualizza talks about priorities

“Economic development is about turning community visions into plans and implementing them to achieve goals.” — Ange Qualizza, mayor of Fernie

by Marie Milner

Following a tour of the new dam, RDEK Electoral Area B Director Stan Doehle (right) congratulates project lead Brian De Paoli, RDEK Engineering Technician (left) on the substantial completion of the project.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments

Tie Lake Dam Project largely complete

Construction started this fall and included raising the height of the dam to allow for more freeboard, installation of seepage control and a new spillway

A picture of a tiny home with cedar siding.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments, Tourism

Fernie “Tiny Homes” development coming on stream

Hummingbird Micro Homes, also a Fernie-based company, constructed and supplied the units for the development.

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Retail

Fernie Brewing Co. Launches Fresh New Look

In this new world of craft beer, where trends change, categories evolve, and beer-styles take off, it was time for a fresh new look

(L to R) Chad, Rick and Leanne Jensen are partners in the New Dawn Group of Companies.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley, Developments, Real Estate

New Dawn Group: 40 years of building communities

Rick Jensen, founder of New Dawn Group of Companies, looks back at the company’s 40 years in construction and development.

by Marie Milner

Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Fernie, Developments

Regional District of East Kootenay and City of Fernie celebrate completion of West Fernie servicing

The completion of the largest construction project in the history of the Regional District of East Kootenay was officially celebrated in West Fernie today.