Fernie News
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day Ceremony, Friday November 11, at the Cenotaph, The Fernie Courthouse. Procession starts from the Legion at 10:40am, ceremony commencing at the Cenotaph at 10:55am.
4TH Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival
Celebrate the Canadian Film-making industry at the 4th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival. read more »
Get informed and vote on November 19
Get informed and learn about who the candidates are. If you were unable to attend the All Candidates Forum you can watch it on FernieTV.com at http://www.fernietv.com/channel1/forum2011.html read more »
Inside Out Bike Movie Premiere
FMBC will be hosting the world premiere of "From the Inside Out" from SecondBase Films.
The premiere will go down on November 17th at 7PM at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets are $12 each and include a free drink at the Northern after the show. Only $10 each if your a current FMBC member.
Tickets available for purchase soon at Midges Mags in Downtown Fernie.
Thanks to our sponsors: Claris Media, Fernie Alpine Resort, The Northern and Savage Marketing
All ticket holders will be entered into a draw to win a season pass to the Fernie Alpine Resort bike park!
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Mountain Biking Question to Municipal Candidates
The FMBC has posed this question to candidates running for mayor, council and RDEK director.
Fernie has an amazing mountain biking trail network that is built and maintained by dedicated volunteers with very limited funding. What would you do to support mountain biking and trails in and around Fernie?
This question has been submitted to be included as a question at the forum. It has also been sent to all the candidates. There responses will be posted at www.votefernie.com on the candidates profile pages.
Snow Report for: 10/25/2011 12:01:31 PM
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Support Group for Parents of Teens
With the support of Columbia Basin Trust the Fernie Women's Centre is proud to be able to offer a FREE education and support group to parents of teens in Fernie. read more »
High Roller Shirts and Sign Post Installation
If you didn't get your high roller shirt. They are now available for pickup at Giver Shirtworks.
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We are hoping to have one more work party Sunday Oct 23 @ 1:00 meeting at Fernie Provincial Park in the overflow parking lot. The sign posts have been delivered to the necessary locations and we need to instal them. Bring a pick, shovel or hand saw and come out for a nice fall hike. Please spread the word.
Thanks
Johnny
FTA/FMBC
Happy Trails
IFF presents 'The Guard'
The Guard (Ireland), a crowd favourite at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, is a lively and often hilarious Irish crime comedy. read more »
JOB EXPO - Fernie Community Centre
Seasonal and Year Round Job Opportunities: Positions available in Hospitality, Tourism, Retail, Industrial, and Construction. read more »
Reach a Reader Fundraiser
Black Press and the Fernie Ghostriders are teaming up to raise money for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. read more »
Marc Charron with Amanda Rheaume
Pop / Roots / Folk - Tonight at the Arts Station. read more »
Community Dollars spent in Fernie
Great opportunity for local businesses to benefit from C$ launch read more »
6th Annual Dirt Diggler DH fall classic Times
Womens
1 – 14:09 Kathleen McCormick
2 – 14:28 Lucie Richer
3 – 16:57 Patty Morris
4 – 19:36 Lindsey Kelley
Mens
1 – 11:12 Luke Nelson
2 – 11:41 Ross Rosiengrave
2 – 11:41 Tom Power
4 – 12:28 Conrad Spring
5 – 12:47 Tanner Ross
6 – 13:00 Steve Meyer
7 – 13:02 Logan Marsh
8 – 13:11 Alan Leger
9 – 13:13 Vince Barbaro
10 – 13:15 Don Arsenault
11 – 13:22 Nik Dunn
11 – 13:22 Bruce Robertson
13 – 13:56 JL Russel
14 – 13:57 Jimmy Grant
15 – 14:01 Curtis Hubbard
16 – 14:05 Rob Lane
17 – 14:09 Breen Trott
18 – 15:12 Gary Morris
19 – 15:15 Gui Boutet
20 – 15:20 Scott Fieldhouse
21 – 15:27 Peter Keats
22 – 15:49 Ryland Nelson
2011 Project 9 Race Results
The 6th annual Project 9 Race was held last Friday. Nearly 40 people came out to the annual event that starts at the island lake road as a mass start. Racers receive times for their Up, Down and Overall. So it's like having three races in one!
Congratulations to Bob Maudie who won the up category with a time of 14m 10s and the overall category with a time of 23m 30s.
Edwin Shipowick won the downhill with a time of 8m 46s
In the ladies Tanis Tomlin won the uphill with a time of 16m 25s and the overall with a time of 27m 17s.
Steph Keightley won the downhill with a time of 9m 45s.
Photos of racers can be purchased for $9.99 with proceeds to the club. Check it out -
http://raveneyephotography.zenfolio.com/twoknee
Parking Strategy Meeting / Open House
An open house for you to share your thoughts on parking in Fernie.
- Design standards and landscaping
- Sidewalk cafes and bike parking
- Repealing zoning bylaw requirements for small businesses read more »
Project 9 photos
The project 9 photos are now available... http://raveneyephotography.zenfolio.com/twoknee
Public urged to explore remote areas, vacant properties
Winnipeg, MB: The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is urging the public in the Southern interior of British Columbia and Western Alberta to go out of their way to search vacant properties, buildin read more »
Quality of Life Index Forum
The Official Community Plan Implementation Committee, Quality of Life Subcommittee invites you to once again participate in the second annual Quality of Life Index report. read more »
