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Painted Light Hastens Atom Cloud Production

3 weeks ago | physics.aps.org | Erin Knutson

June 3, 2025&bullet; Physics 18, s75Researchers have generated Bose-Einstein condensates with a repetition rate exceeding 2 Hz, a feat that could increase the bandwidth of quantum sensors. ×A Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) can be split with laser pulses so that each part travels along a different path through space, and minuscule changes in gravity or acceleration are felt by the two clouds slightly differently.
Heritage Strategy moves forward for Fernie

2 months ago | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson |Ian Cobb

By Erin KnutsonThe Fernie & District Historical Society (FDHS) presented at the City of Fernie’s latest council meeting (Apr. 8) at the Senior’s Centre, requesting that city officials adopt their Heritage Strategy before ratifying the next update of the Official Community Plan (OCP). FDHS Board President Mike Palamarek gave Mayor Nic Milligan, city councillors, and the public an overview of the Fernie Heritage Strategy (FHS).
Multidimensional comedies deliver interactive voyeurism

Mar 5, 2025 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson

By Erin KnutsonCranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) delivers a comical and progressive take in its latest production at Studio Stage Door, a duo of minds, in The Man in the Bowler Hat written by A.A. Milne and directed by Bob McCue and The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard and directed by Kyle Stooshnov. The production opens with Milne and offers a glimpse into the lives of some zany British characters.
Push-up Challenge raises millions for mental health

Feb 21, 2025 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson

By Erin KnutsonThe Push-Up Challenge fundraiser, sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), ignited a fitness revolution in February to impact mental health and mental illness support, awareness, and recovery for those with psychiatric disorders. It originated as a fitness event to promote mental health for Canadians, society, and the individuals and families of those who battle severe mental illness.
Trites-Leroux Mansion slated for stratification

Jan 31, 2025 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson

By Erin KnutsonThe Trites-Leroux Mansion is one step closer to housing people as City of Fernie council motioned unanimously to successfully convert the historic site into housing units through a strata conversion that would legalize its transformation at the first council meeting of the year (Jan.14), which was held at the Senior Citizen’s Drop-in Centre.
Fernie supports community gain with grant program

Jan 27, 2025 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson |Ian Cobb

By Erin KnutsonThe City of Fernie unanimously approved the recommendations submitted by the Discretionary Grants Committee (DGC) on behalf of community organizations at its Jan.14 regular council meeting at the Senior Citizen’s Drop-In Centre. Several groups will benefit from the program, which annually allocates money to local groups demonstrating financial need aligned with Fernie’s Discretionary Grant Policy CP2019-04, who apply by the deadline.
A retrospective to be remembered

Dec 4, 2024 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson |Ian Cobb

By Erin KnutsonA retrospective (The Bookends Exhibit) of Cranbrook local Brian Clarkson’s lifetime photographic work lit up the stage at Key City Theatre in an evening to be remembered on November 15 to a packed audience. The exhibit, which includes a live display of Clarkson’s most iconic photographs, will remain at the Key City until the end of December.
Fernie supports affordable multi-use space

Nov 28, 2024 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson |Ian Cobb

By Erin KnutsonAt the City of Fernie’s Tuesday meeting at the senior centre, most Fernie council members voted in favour of the Elk Valley Family Society (EVFS) Firehall conversion project fund request, granting $65,000 of the $66,000 ask and the total amount in the reserve funds specifically for these kinds of opportunities. At the November 19 committee-of-the-whole meeting, Fernie council motioned to bring the request to the table on Tuesday (Nov.26).
Hazard Guidance Project seeks further public consult

Nov 12, 2024 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson |Ian Cobb

By Erin KnutsonThe Fairmont Hazard Guidance Project, a collaborative effort between the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), BGC Engineering (BGCE), Pinna Sustainability (PS), and the RDEK Planning team, continues to seek public input. This input is crucial in determining the best policies to govern land use and development for specified hazardous zones in Fairmont Hot Springs and the area.
Fernie keeps trail land acquisition request moving forward

Oct 30, 2024 | e-know.ca | Erin Knutson

By Erin KnutsonThe Elk Valley Regional Land Trust (EVRLT) appeared before City of Fernie council October 22 to request funding to acquire the West Slope Corridor. EVRLT presenter Kevin LaRoche spoke about the non-profit organization’s intent to purchase the Alpine Trail Lands to help wildlife in the area by creating a connectivity corridor on the West Slope around Fernie. “These trails are heavily travelled by wildlife and people.