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Fernie, Health & Wellness Assisted healing

Dr. Mike Rumpel of Elk Valley Family Chiropractic recently joined the Chiropractic Cancer Foundation for Children.

people at the Fernie Museum
Fernie, Tourism All spruced up

The Fernie Museum has undergone a significant renovation and made improvements to its displays.

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Photo Walter Ingram owner operator Fernie Home Hardware Store
Fernie, Developments, Retail New Fernie Home Hardware store now open

The new Fernie Home Hardware strore welcomed it’s first customers in latter part of August.

Maren Esch and her dog Rebel at Barkside Pets.
Fernie A passion for pets

Maren Esch, owner of Barkside Pets, has a passion for animals and her business.

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Fernie, Education, Mining COTR Fernie campus to hold inaugural Haul Truck Training

College of the Rockies’ Fernie campus is launching the college’s Haul Truck Operator program with its first intake of instruction August 6 to 30, 2013.

A number of haul trucks and other heavy machinery operate in a dull brown pit.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Education, Mining Needed training provided

Haul truck simulators being installed by College of the Rockies will allow local students to train for opportunities in the mining industry.

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Fernie Mobile manicures

Fresh 10 Nails goes mobile in Fernie, B.C.

A bowl of spicy red butter chicken is sprinkled with cilantro. Rice, limes and a wooden spoon are in the background.
Fernie, Cuisine Fresh spices

The manager of Tandoor & Grill told Kootenay Business about international-fusion inspiration and the head chef’s touch for spices and focus on freshness.

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A welcoming entrance comprised of glass windows lookin on a warm-lit scene and diners at tables. Two small bikes stand outside.
Fernie, Cuisine Food worth eating

It started with a vision to provide real bread to Fernie, but the Loaf Bakery is now serving more than, well, loaves.

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Fernie, Developments, Health & Wellness Improvements slated for Fernie seniors drop-in centre

Fernie seniors, along with other residents and community groups, will be able to enjoy an upgraded seniors drop-in centre thanks in part to $25,000 from CBT.

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Cranbrook, Elkford, Grand Forks, Fernie, Sparwood EKCFS announces partnership with MWX

Expanded wealth management services are available through a new partnership.

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Cranbrook, Fernie Congratulations to the 2013 Influential Kootenay Women in Business award winners (East Kootenay)

Kootenay Business held its 2nd annual Influential Kootenay Women in Business Awards program to recognize and salute Kootenay women in business.

Two girls in hiking gear stand looking over an epic mountain landscape.
Fernie, Tourism Flexible growth at Island Lake Lodge

The world may know Island Lake Lodge as a mecca for powdery cat skiing. However, those a little closer to home are aware of the summertime beauty of the area.

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Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique in Fernie, BC
Fernie, Cuisine, Small Business More than meets the eye

Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique is a multi-faceted business in Fernie, and it’s proven to be a welcome addition to the culture-rich community since its beginning.

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Smiling woman stands in the doorway of a building under construction
Cranbrook, Fernie, Developments From the ground up

Diane Costerton of Allied Design in Fernie, B.C., uses her technical training to work with other professionals in the building trades.

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Interior photo of the Pro3 Transportable Simulator to be used for COTR Haul Truck Operator training in Cranbrook and Fernie.
Cranbrook, Fernie, Education, Mining College of the Rockies to offer haul truck operator training

College of the Rockies will soon be offering haul truck operator training training at the Cranbrook Gold Creek and Fernie campuses.

Looking up at the front of the castle. It is a light red colour, balconies and a sign that reads
Fernie, Developments, Real Estate And they all lived happily ever after

Fernie, B.C., has its own castle now—however, princes and dragons are not included

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Fernie, Health & Wellness Fernie welcomes two new doctors

Two new doctors, Mike Stuckey and Deena Case, arrived in Fernie, B.C., from Australia to help relieve the doctor shortage in the Elk Valley.

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Log timber ski lodge, capped with snow, with mountain background
Fernie, Tourism A world of powder

Island Lake Catskiing is 25 years old and is celebrating its history and the contributions of the guests who love it.

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Two men wearing ski-jackets stand outdoors on a city street with mountains in the background
Fernie, Tourism Moments captured

Mark Gallup, a world-renowned photographer, and Mike McPhee of Island Lake Catskiing have created a work of art in their book "Bears Above the Valley."

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Young man wearing a white T-shirt under a red/grey/black plaid shirt stands in front of a display of sport equipment
Fernie, Retail, Tourism Bored stiff? No way!

Fernie offers lifestyle elements and business opportunities that are important to Geof Hare and his young family.

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Two smiling women holding snack plates and beverages
Fernie, Tourism Fernie’s lively summer scene

Downtown Fernie has a lot more to offer in the summer than it used to, for both residents and visitors.

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Flat-roofed grey-brick two-storey building stands at the corner of a downtown street.
Fernie, Retail, Small Business Grow in the B.C. Rockies

Like many before her, Melissa MacKay came to Fernie to ski for a season and just couldn’t leave. A successful business and an enviable lifestyle followed.

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Couple stands outside a building, with a sign indicating 'Isosceles' pointing to a downstairs entrance.
Fernie, Small Business, Technology City-size success in a small community

Isosceles Business Systems is the thriving result of the focused dream of Ryan Doehle of Fernie, B.C.

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Fernie, Developments New Fernie Home Hardware taking shape

The long awaited new Fernie Home Hardware store is now under construction, just off of Highway #3 on the east side of Fernie.

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Fernie Gord Demaniuk

Fernie Brewing Company's head brewmaster, Gord Demaniuk, has a passion for brewing.

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Fernie, Retail Island Lake Lodge coffee table book published

Fernie's Island Lake Lodge has put out a glossy, full-colour, coffee table style book in commemoration of their 25th anniversary.

Fernie, Tourism World-class skiing

Judges of the World Snow Awards in London have given Fernie Alpine Resort the prestigious title of the top ski resort in North America.

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Mary Heavey of Beanpod Chocolate in Fernie, BC
Fernie, Cuisine Chocolate awards

This fall, Beanpod Chocolate in Fernie became a finalist in the Canadian section of the International Chocolate Awards.

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Fernie, Cuisine The Loaf

The Loaf is a popular eatery and bakery in Fernie, B.C., that has expanded to a bigger location. The Loaf strives to serve real, honest food.

by Lisa Crane
A man and young boy stand together on top of a mountain in summer
Fernie, Health & Wellness, Tourism A new book provides inspiration from a Kootenay adventurer

Matt Mosteller, a resident of Fernie, B.C., just released his first book, "The Adventurer's Guide to Living a Happy Life."

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Fernie, Health & Wellness, Tourism The World Snow Awards names Fernie best ski resort in North America

Fernie Alpine Resort on the powder highway in the Canadian Rockies, recently won the highly coveted award of being named the best ski resort in North America.

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Fernie, Small Business See art created before your eyes at Clawhammer

Michael Hepher and his wife, Anie, run Clawhammer Letterpress & Gallery, the only letterpress in Western Canada that operates in full view of the public.

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Smiling man in pastel shirt with radio call signs on the wall behind him.
Cranbrook, Fernie Team radio

On October 1, 2012, the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group's Leo Baggio moved to Cranbrook to assume the position of GM at B104, The Drive and CJDR.

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Photo of Manager Levi Hamilton of the new Loaf Bakery in Fernie.
Fernie, Small Business Fernie’s Loaf Bakery opens spacious new location

Fernie's Loaf Bakery is now open in a new location in downtown Fernie.

Fernie, Cuisine Fresh and local

Grass Roots Bistro is a new, health-conscious restaurant that opened up in Fernie last July.

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Jill Barclay standing beside the Goldstar van
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Fernie A clean sweep

This full-service cleaning company has expanded into Cranbrook.

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Championship Kayaker Scott Shipley fighting the rapids.
Fernie, Developments Fernie pursues dream of Whitewater Park on Elk River

There is a push on in Fernie to be the first Kootenay community to add a dedicated whitewater park to its mix of outdoor recreational products.

Photo of a coal train driving across a large bridge in the mountains.
Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, Mining The coal connection

Teck is the Canadian Pacific (CP) railway's largest bulk customer and most of CP's coal business is generated from the five mines owned by Teck in the Elk Valley.

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Fernie New vet clinic in Fernie

Montana veterinarian opens small and large animal clinic in Fernie.

A worker at the Fernie Alpine Resort starts work on the resorts new zipline attraction.
Fernie, Tourism Fernie Alpine Resort starts construction of new aerial playground and zipline adventure

The construction of the new feature adventure in Fernie this year has just started at Fernie Alpine Resort.

Students from Fernie Secondary School display their Paint the Town for Fish posters at Fernie City Council.
Fernie, Education, Environment Fernie students to paint the town for fish

Know Your Watershed student action project raises awareness of fish habitats.

Fernie, Tourism Fernie celebrates Ski Heritage Week

The dedicated 50th Ski Celebration volunteer committee led by Mike Delich and chaired by Heiko Socher, have pulled out all the stops in creating what has to be the most unique collection of community events, storytelling and most importantly the celebration of the passion and people involved in 50 years of skiing in Fernie.

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Fernie A businessman’s take on Fernie

We asked JV LeBrun, owner of DID Custom in Fernie, a few questions about his choice of community—and he shared some of his thoughts with us.

by Breanne Massey
A man standing at a distance from Fernie with a backpack and sun-glasses.
Fernie, Tourism Fernie offers a warm welcome

It's hard to find a place that feels like home, but it's possible—Rupert Taylor fell in love with the lifestyle in Fernie.

by Breanne Massey
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Cranbrook, Fernie, Kimberley, Developments Building and design trends in the East Kootenay

Architectural styling goes modern, while homes continue to get smaller.

by Gerald Vander Pyl
Fernie, Tourism The benefits of life in Fernie

Andre Labine talks about why he decided to live in Fernie.

by Breanne Massey
Two men in winter clothing are using backpacks as pillows while they take a break from a hike on the side of a snowy mountain slope.
Fernie, Tourism Living in Fernie is a dream come true

We caught up with Ryan Radchenko to ask him a couple of questions about why Fernie was his dream home.

by Breanne Massey
Fernie, Health & Wellness Q&A with Spa 901’s Shelly MacGregor

Shelly MacGregor is always busy, but she took some time out of her day to tell us about balancing work with her hectic lifestyle.

by Breanne Massey
Portrait of Andre Labine
Fernie, Developments Gateway project seeks support

When plans for the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Centre came to a halt four years ago, one man decided to resurrect those plans under a new name.

by Breanne Massey

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