Fernie VITAL STATISTICS Population: 5,160 Number of businesses: 645 Trading area Population: 15,000
Supporting industries: Mining, tourism, forestry, construction, trade, service VITAL CONTACTS City of Fernie | www.fernie.ca
Mayor: Randal Macnair Fernie Chamber of Commerce | www.ferniechamber.com
Manager: Lynn Flokstra
Phone: 1-877-433-7643 Destination Marketing Organization | Fernie Tourism Association www.fernietourism.com
Featured Fernie articles
Making the list
Fernie has released its 40 under 40 list, a comprehensive compilation of 40 citizens 40-years-old and under who are making a difference in the community.
Fernie is facing a fabulous future
Ask Randal Macnair, the mayor of Fernie, about the prospects for the community, and he is enthusiastic in his reply.
Combining the best of old and new
While Fernie has been experiencing a housing boom—several developments are focused on trying to meet the demand for recreational properties—one project in particular has taken a unique approach.
A booming Kootenay city
The city of Fernie has seen an influx of people coming from Alberta and the United Kingdom to take advantage of Fernie’s world-class recreational opportunities and invest in the community.
Key Fernie contacts
Freedom. Comfort. Peace of mind. When was the last time you leapt a tall building in a single bound? Unless you like spandex, capes and an undisturbed moment in a phone booth, you probably need insurance. Falkins is proud to offer the same great professional service we've provided to the Kootenay region for more than 100 years. Visit us anytime to talk about your insurance needs. With or without your cape.
Falkins Insurance Group Ltd 907 Baker St. Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 426-2205
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The legend is real - discover it! The Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge, located in the heart of the East Kootenay region and set against the rugged Rocky Mountains of Southeast British Columbia, is your finest destination for adventure.
Choose your accommodation from 95 luxurious guest rooms with 19 room types, including one-bedroom suites, executive suites and six deluxe theme Jacuzzi suites. For your comfort and convenience, each guest room is furnished with the latest in technological necessities, such as free high-speed internet access, 25" colour television with full cable services and OnCommand® pay-per-view movies. Are you planning a business meeting or convention? Bring it to the Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge. We have convention facilities for large or small gatherings.
Best Western Fernie Mtn Lodge Po Box 2680 Fernie, BC PHONE: (250) 423-5500
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Teck Cominco Metals Ltd. Teck Cominco is a diversified mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company is a world leader in the production of zinc and metallurgical coal and is also a significant producer of copper, gold and specialty metals.
Teck Cominco is committed to creating value for its shareholders while continually improving its performance as a responsible corporate citizen and a leader in its industry. The company pursues development of new technologies that make mining more economically and environmentally sustainable and strives to be a Partner of Choice wherever it operates and with whomever it is associated.
Teck Cominco Metals Ltd Po Box 1000 Trail, BC PHONE: (250) 364-4113
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Building a tradition of quality From commercial and institutional to industrial and specialized projects, Alfred Horie Construction Ltd. (AHC), has been building a tradition of quality since 1893. Over the past seven years, AHC has begun sharing its experience in the East Kootenay region. The team based in Fernie offers more than 30 years of hands-on expertise and skill in building a diverse range of buildings and homes. The newly renovated McDonalds restaurant in Cranbrook is an excellent example of AHC’s outstanding craftsmanship and unique design concepts.
Alfred Horie Construction Suite 103 5041 Regent St Burnaby, BC PHONE: (604) 291-8156
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Westshore Terminals Westshore Terminals
Located in Vancouver, Westshore Terminals Limited Partnership is Canada's leading coal export facility and the largest dry bulk terminal on the west coast of the Americas. The next two years will be a period of transition for Westshore Terminals. By early 2009, a CDN $45 million equipment upgrade, now underway, will be completed bringing with it greater efficiencies of operation and a higher yearly throughput capacity at 29 million tonnes.
Along the way, Westshore's team will be working hard to meet customer expectations as we fulfill our role as Canada's premier coal export terminal and equip for a better future with faster trail dumping and speedier ship loading.
Westshore Terminals 1 Roberts Bank Delta, BC PHONE: (604) 946-4491
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Columbia Recycle Ltd. 330-317th Ave Marysville, BC PHONE: (250) 427-2994 WEBSITE: www.columbiarecycle.com
Will-O-Bend Golf & RV Park Jaffray, BC PHONE: (250) 429-3377 WEBSITE:
Far from ordinary Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Wildstone community provides a sense of harmony between the wildness of nature and the comforts of a resort lifestyle like no other.
Situated just outside Cranbrook, B.C., the 900-acre Wildstone community will be more than 2,500 homes, comprised of a diverse variety of accommodation and living opportunities; from single-family homes, side-by-side villas, townhomes, multi-family homes, condominiums, and more. As well, the Gary Player Group has partnered with Wildstone to develop branded Player communities within the resort, including the future Gary Player Luxury Cabins and Gary Player Estate homes.
At the heart of the community, The Village at Wildstone will be culturally vibrant and exude a small-town charm; embracing all the opportunities of the region’s four-season climate. The Village will play host to a true pedestrian experience and, at build out, will include an inviting variety of cafés, patios, boutique shops, festivals, restaurants and galleries.
The Clubhouse at Wildstone will offer a full array of service amenities such as gourmet dining, shopping, spa and fitness facilities. In addition, plans are underway for the first Gary Player Golf Academy and Gary Player Wellness Centre outside of South Africa.
The region is undergoing a dramatic economic boom that has seen the growth of many new modern amenities; the Canadian Rockies International Airport, the College of the Rockies (with which Wildstone will host an exclusive strategic alliance), and state-of-the-art health care facilities are all within minutes of Wildstone.
Discover how to be a part of a spectacular Rocky Mountain story like no other. Visit www.DiscoverWildstone.com.
Havaday Developments 201 - 135 10th Ave S Cranbrook, BC PHONE: (250) 489-2888
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Transwest Mining Systems 1923 Mclean Ave Port Coquitlam, BC PHONE: (604) 941-6611 WEBSITE: www.transwestmining.com
Ag Steel Ltd Po Box 95 Welling, AB PHONE: (403) 752-3775 WEBSITE:
Dolfo Transport LTD RR1 585 Michel Creek Rd Sparwood, BC PHONE: (250) 425-6494 WEBSITE: www.dolfotransport.com
Nufloors (Fernie) Po Box 1287 Fernie, BC PHONE: (250) 423-4314 WEBSITE: www.nufloors.ca
Extra Foods (Fernie) WEBSITE:
Fernie Shirt Company Fernie, BC PHONE: (250) 423-3369 WEBSITE: @fernieshirt.com
