George Hill - Obituary - Fernie - Fernie BC News
George Hill. November 5, 1937 - October 2, 2024. In loving memory ~. It is with great sadness that the family of George Hill announce his passing on October 2nd 2024 at the age of 86. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy of 67 years of marriage, children Elaine and Michael. Grandchildren Brandon, Ryan, Nadine, Shelby and great ...
Fernie music star Nell Smith dead at 17 - Fernie BC News
Oct 9, 2024 · Fernie music icon Nell Smith, who collaborated with Grammy award-winning rock band the Flaming Lips, has died suddenly. Smith's family confirmed the 17-year-old's death in an Instagram post on Oct. 6. "It pains us so much to say that our feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter was cruelly taken from us on Saturday night," said her father Jude.
Garry Adams - Obituary - Fernie - Fernie BC News - The Free Press
Oct 25, 2023 · Alvin Garry Adams suffered a sudden brain stroke on October 18, 2023. On the 25th of October, with the fire crackling, surrounded by his family and beloved dog Finn, Garry passed away peacefully in his home in Fernie, B.C. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gail, son Fraser, daughter-in-law Nicole, grandson Aiden, his daughter Lindsay ...
Arthur Gotthardt Sombrowski - Obituary - Fernie - Fernie BC News
Apr 4, 2023 · Arthur Gotthardt Sombrowski. April 4, 2023. October 14, 1963 - April 4, 2023. We lost our beloved Arthur to liver failure on April 4, 2023. He was devoted to his wife Jocelyn and children Max, Eva, Nikolas and Olivia. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In the many tributes our family has received, Arthur has been repeatedly described ...
BC Lions set to play in Victoria for the first time in CFL history
Aug 24, 2024 · In a first-of-its-kind event in B.C., Touchdown Pacific pits the BC Lions against the Ottawa Redblacks at Royal Athletic Park on Aug. 31. Behind the scenes, a monumental effort is underway to transform Royal Athletic Park into a CFL-standard stadium for one weekend, replacing the facility's summer function as a baseball venue.. One of the most significant challenges has been converting the ...
B.C. Green Party leader shares plans to address food insecurity
Oct 16, 2024 · B.C. Green Party released a five-part comprehensive plan to provide British Columbians access to healthy, local food. In a press conference held Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the B.C. Greens' headquarters in downtown Victoria, leader Sonia Furstenau outlined some of the party's “forward thinking” plans to address food insecurity if elected.
A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name
May 5, 2024 · A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name - Fernie BC News. A B.C. First Nation’s 3-year effort to change a city’s name. Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people. An aerial shot of the Tla’amin community of t̓išosəm (tishosum), meaning “where the waters ...
RCMP to provide new details into disappearance of Vancouver …
Oct 15, 2024 · Port Alberni RCMP have called a news conference for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 with new details in the disappearance of Amber Manthorne. Manthorne, from Port Alberni, was reported missing on July 8, 2022 after she had not been seen since July 7, 2022. After RCMP made a public request to watch out for Manthorne and her white 2021 Jeep Compass, the ...
Max L. Turyk - Obituary - Fernie - Fernie BC News
Author Unknown. Our warrior, Max L. Turyk, died on September 15, 2024, after a prolonged illness. Max was predeceased by his parents, Max and Minnie Turyk. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to family, friends and the medical community from Fernie, Cranbrook and Kelowna for their kindness, support and care.
Violent wind storm destroys Fernie home - Fernie BC News
Oct 3, 2024 · GoFundMe fundraiser will help the Hall family replace their home. When Mark Hall returned to his house on the night of Sept. 25, he was shocked to find that a powerful wind storm had blown it away. A frightening wind had whipped through his acreage near Lizard Creek Bridge just south of Fernie, destroying everything in its path.