Fernie Fix Magazine

October is officially here, and while the mornings have been frosty the weather is shifting bringing more beautiful fall weather our way. This weekend and into the month there’s plenty of live music, arts and culture, and community events happening, so be sure to check out our events calendar for all the details. Pick up the October issue of the Fernie Fix for even more inspiration!

https://mailchi.mp/857c0985d9ec/october-is-officially-here

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The Fernie Trails Alliance - FTA’s Fernie High Roller: Poker Ride or Run is this Saturday!

Swipe to see how it works, the routes, location and schedule. Visit www.fernietrailsalliance.com to register or volunteer!

Plus, they’re adding a Little Critters Race at 4pm!

Join The Fernie Arts Station for the Opening Reception of BRAVING THE CUT BLOCKS ⁠
by Jeremie “Jalapeno” Drainville | October 1st at 7:00pm 🌲 🌳 🪵⁠
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An ongoing documentary photography project that explores the lived experience of tree planting in western Canada. Created from inside the planting world, this work honours the people whose labour quietly shapes the future of our forests while revealing the resilience, vulnerability, and transformation that emerge through a season of physical work in the wilderness.⁠
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Jeremie “Jalapeno” Drainville is a project photographer based in Nelson, British Columbia. His work explores the relationship between people, place, and personal transformation, with a focus on communities whose stories are often experienced from the inside but rarely seen by the public.

We have a lot of people getting in touch regarding our election feature, so decided to publish it digitally prior to it being in print next week! This is just one opportunity to get to know this year's candidates better. Additional opportunities are Candi-dating - (PLEASE NOTE! must register and be a member of the Chamber of Commerce,) September 29 at the Royal Legion at 5:30pm, the Mayoral Debate Monday, Oct 5 at FSS at 10:10am for students and parents (check in at the office), and of course the All Candidate Forum Oct 6 at Traynor Hall, FSS at 6pm.

Most importantly, get out and vote! Advance Voting is Oct 7 and 14, 8am to 8pm at Fernie Senior Citizens Society & Drop In Center, Special Voting Opportunities October 15 at Trinity Lodge from 1-2pm, October 16 at Tom Uphill Manor from 11:30-12:30pm, Elk Valley Hospital 2-2:30pm and Rocky Mountain Village from 3-4pm.

General Voting Day is Oct 17, 8am-8pm at Senior Citizens Drop-in Centre.

Fernie Chamber of Commerce City of Fernie

2026 Municipal Election According to Civic Info BC, voter turnout was 54.59% in our last municipal election in 2022... which according to statistics, is higher than average, but I

The leaves are starting to fall and the larches will soon be turning gold in the Elk Valley, and we can't believe the first official day of fall has now passed. This weekend and into next week there’s plenty of live music, arts and culture, and community events to enjoy, so be sure to check out our events calendar for all the details. Plus you can also pick up the September issue of the Fernie Fix or the Fernie Fix Summer Guide for even more ideas!

https://mailchi.mp/e316b88b1b82/the-leaves-are-starting-to-fall

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 🧡⁠
September 30th 2026⁠
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A day to honour the children who never returned home, the Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.⁠
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Flag Raising Ceremony | 10:00 - 11:30am⁠
with the City of Fernie & Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it Administration ⁠
Venue: City Hall⁠
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Beading Demonstration | 12:00 - 3:00pm⁠
Last opportunity to view the Flower Beadwork Collective Gallery Show⁠
Witness the collective gathering, beading & sharing their traditions⁠
Venue: The Arts Station

is happening this weekend - check out the schedule lineup💥

Registration closes Wednesday night!

The sun is set to stick around this week, just as the fall colours are really starting to show. It’s the perfect backdrop for the Elk Valley Pride Festival, which kicked off yesterday. Plus, there’s plenty of live music, arts and culture, and community events to enjoy throughout the weekend and into next week. Browse our events calendar for all the options or pick up the September issue of the Fernie Fix or the Fernie Fix Summer Guide.

Read more here https://mailchi.mp/5809ff09e6de/the-sun-is-set-to-stick-around

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Primary food producers in the Basin will be tapping into solar power and testing new food crops as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s Farm Solar and Resilient Food Crops granting programs.

The Resilient Food Crops program supports food producers to trial and transition to crop varieties that may be better able to grow in a shifting climate. Diversifying food production through crop varieties that are not widely grown in a producer’s local area will help make the Basin’s food system more resilient and reliable.

Strengthening Local Food Production in the Basin (Columbia Basin) – Primary food producers in the Basin will be tapping into solar power and testing new food crops as part of Columbia Basin Trust’s Farm Solar