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East Kootenay communities unsuccessful with Immigration Pilot Program
We regret to share that the East Kootenay region’s application to the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) Program was not successful. The program, designed to help businesses advocate for their employees and provide a fast-track to permanent residency, saw high interest nationwide, with only 15 communities selected. The successful applicants have not yet been announced.…
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Fernie Chamber announces the 2024 Fernie Business Excellence Award Recipients
The 2024 Fernie Business Excellence Awards were held last night at the Bayleaf Indian Fusion Restaurant. The sold-out gala was attended by the Fernie community excited to celebrate the award recipients. The event kicked off with opening remarks from guest speakers Deputy Mayor – Ted Shoesmith and Chamber Chair – Antony McElwee. Executive Director…
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October 9, 2024 BC Provincial Election All-Candidates Forum
On October 9, 2024, the BC Provincial Election All-Candidates Forum took place at the Park Place Lodge, with all four candidates in attendance; Sam Atwal – BC NDP, Pete Davis – Conservative Party, Tom Shypitka – Independent, and Kerri Wall – BC Green Party. The event drew a crowd of approximately 90 people, providing…
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Fernie Chamber of Commerce Seeks Event Management Proposals for Griz Days 2025
Fernie Chamber of Commerce Seeks Event Management Proposals for Griz Days 2025 The Fernie Chamber of Commerce (FCoC) is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the event management of the 48th annual Griz Days Festival, scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Griz Days, a…
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Fernie Chamber REDIP Grant Announcement
Fernie Chamber of Commerce Secures Grant for Workforce Rental Housing Business Plan, Fernie, BC The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the successful securement of a grant funded by the Province of British Columbia under the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP). This grant will support the development of a…
