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Baynes Lake Farmers' Market - Posted to Locals Report by Admin
- Spend an enjoyable Saturday morning in the country savouring the sites and smells of the very festive Baynes Lake Farmers Market.
Wander the stalls sipping a fresh brewed cappuccino, munching a tantalizing bit of fresh baking or take in the Lions Club full-on sausage and egg breakfast. Locals and visitors alike, delight in the opportunity to exchange a bit of gossip while supporting the local economy.
Arrive early especially if baked goods are on your shopping list!
You'll find fresh organic fruits and veggies, West Coast oysters, bedding plants, herbs, handmade soap, pottery,.. (Read More)
Chamber News Bulletin - Posted to Fernie Chamber of Commerce by Admin
- Inside this issue:
Feature member
Canyon Raft Company
FEATURE Benefit
Membership Benefits
Members Specials/Promotions
Curves
Gabriella’s Restaurant
Fernie Museum Survey
Elk Valley Chiropractic
Canadian Fly Fishing Championships
Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc
The Free Press
Fernie Alpine Resort
The Pub at Park Place
THELAST PAGE
Think Positive
Tough times are when progressive companies grow…
Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc.
Click here for the chamber-news-bulletin-june-25-2009.pdf .. (Read More)
Eight time TransRockies Host Community - Posted to TransRockies by Admin
- Fernie has participated as an official stage host of the TransRockies every year since the events inception in 2002. Following five consecutive years of being the Official Start community Fernie transformed in 2007 to become the Official Finish. No other community has staged the event more than four years, or been a Start or Finish for more than three years.
Event Director, Dan Savage, says, “With some of the best singletrack mountain biking in the Canadian Rockies and all the amenities of a ski town, combined with an extremely supportive business community, Fernie has emerged as the cornerstone community of the.. (Read More)
Ghostriders Main Camp Dates - Posted to Fernie Ghostriders by Ghostriders
- Coach Will Verner "The Fernie Ghostriders would like to announce our main training camp dates. Camp will start with registration at 830am on Tuesday September 1 @ the Fernie Memorial Arena. All players will be housed in the community centre for the first 3 nights of camp before players are assigned to their billets. Ideally, camp will be made up of two teams consisting of a maximum of 6 goalies, 16 dmen and 26 forwards. Camp will be very competitive from the drop of the puck and veterans will take part... (Read More)
Regular Council Meeting June 8, 2009 - Posted to Council Connection by Admin
- 1) Development Variance Permits
Development Variance Permit No. 219 was approved for 661- 3rd Avenue to legalize the siting of the existing principal building and to vary the maximum projection into the required minimum front yard setback to facilitate the construction of an L-shaped sundeck with recessed steps.
Development Variance Permit No. 223 was approved for 1191 8th Avenue to legalize the siting of the existing single detached dwelling and to vary the maximum side yard projections to facilitate the construction of a front entrance addition with covered landing and steps as well a rear addition to.. (Read More)
Fernie Writers Conference Turns Three - Posted to Fernie Writers Conference by Admin
- The Fernie Writers Conference brings together award winning writers, aspiring writers and emerging writers, for two weeks of workshops, social gatherings, panel discussions and evening readings. In its third year, the Conference continues to grow adding programs and additional workshops to meet the increased interest of writers in the western Canada and the Northwest US. As always, the readings, panel discussions and gatherings are open to the public at no charge.
This summer sees a major venue change. Through the generosity of the Fernie Arts and Culture Council, the Arts Station Gallery and Theatre will be hub for the afternoon discussions.. (Read More)
East Kootenay Forest Roads Benefit - Posted to Bill Bennett\'s MLA Column by Admin
- East Kootenay residents will benefit from $270,300 to improve
travel and safety conditions on several Forest Service roads (FSRs),
Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell, Community Development Minister
Kevin Krueger and Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Bill Bennett
announced today.
"These Forest Service road improvements will provide important
access to extensive recreation opportunities for British Columbians,"
said Bennett. "As an important draw for tourists who covet B.C.'s
backcountry, it's critical to the local tourism economy that these
extensive roads are maintained."
The maintenance will occur over approximately 356 kilometres of
Forest Service roads and the works include brushing, ditching, surface
grading and packing.
Gray Creek, Redding Creek, and St. Mary's Lake FSRs.. (Read More)
Butter Cream - Posted to Off The Street by Keith
- Yesterday snow covered most of my back yard. A small bare patch of grass ran along the south-facing fence, the snow melted away early from the soft reflection. Over the course of the day the snow changed. The beginning of a spring shape shifting. Grass showing here and there, then suddenly, the grass becoming prominent with the snow patches becoming isolated. Reducing their presence.
I walked downtown for a cup of coffee at Freshies and back. In that short time, the pattern changed dramatically. I couldn’t say how, just different.
This morning, snow only lies where it’s shaded--along the back fence and.. (Read More)
“Happy Trails” Pot Luck Dinner - Posted to Fernie Nordic Society by Admin
- Members and friends of the Fernie Nordic Society are invited to attend a special “Happy Trails” Pot Luck Dinner on Friday March 14th @ 6:00pm at the Anglican Church in Fernie (561 4th Ave)
We will be gathering to share some stories of the 2007 ski season and to update you on the current and future events.
As some of you may already know, Doug Werme and Cheryl Stomps who have worked so diligently in getting our organization set up are moving away from Fernie this month. I would encourage you to attend this event and join us In wishing.. (Read More)
