Fernie Fix Magazine

10/08/2026

Thanksgiving weekend is here and while overnight temperatures might dip below zero, we’re holding onto these beautiful fall days. From the long weekend through the rest of October, our events calendar is full of options to choose from. Be sure to pick up the October issue of the Fernie Fix for even more inspiration!

https://mailchi.mp/3e84f42c2bf1/thanksgiving-weekend-is-here

Photo by Blake Clarkson

10/07/2026

Meet Shaw Nielsen, our Feature Artist in the October issue of the Fernie Fix!

Endlessly inspired by Fernie’s mountains and community, Shaw enjoys creating landscape paintings when he’s not drawing for work. His latest children’s book, Folding to the Moon, is due out in summer 2027.

Discover his artistic journey in this month’s issue - pick up a copy around town or read online at https://www.ferniefix.com/art-and-entertainment/shaw-nielsen-0

10/07/2026

Tickets are going fast for the Harvest Feast Fundraiser on October 24, supporting the Fernie Food Security Society!

90 seats. One long table. One very good night out that puts food in the hands of Fernie’s kids.

Enjoy an intimate evening of elevated dining, drinks, live music and community, plus a curated raffle and exceptional door prizes - all for a meaningful cause.

Get your ticket today and join them at the table!

Learn more at https://www.ferniefix.com/events/harvest-feast-fundraiser-2026-10-24

10/06/2026

The October Fernie Fix is out now! 🍂

Get to know the candidates running for office in this month’s special feature, the 2026 Municipal Election. Meet Feature Artist Shaw Nielsen, who shares his artistic journey and “silly and whimsical” illustrations, and hear from Katey Taylor about her passion for creating diverse housing opportunities in the valley. Plus, Courtney Baker explores the importance of social infrastructure as we head to the polls.

Pick up your copy around town or read online here: https://www.ferniefix.com/magazine/OctoberFix2026-flip/ =1

10/06/2026

The countdown is officially ON!

There’s less than 2 weeks to go until the Fernie Chamber of Commerce Fernie Business Excellence Awards ✨

They still have a limited number of tickets available — but they won’t last forever!

Secure your tickets now and don’t miss your chance to cheer on and celebrate your friends, local business owners, and entrepreneurs as we come together to recognize and celebrate Fernie’s business community.

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10/01/2026

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!

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

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10/01/2026

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!

09/29/2026

Join The Fernie Arts Station for the Opening Reception of BRAVING THE CUT BLOCKS ⁠by Jeremie “Jalapeno” Drainville on 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.

09/27/2026

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

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

09/24/2026

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!

Read all about it here: https://mailchi.mp/e316b88b1b82/the-leaves-are-starting-to-fall

Photo by Allen Graves