Why old forests are still being logged in one of BC’s most endangered ecosystems

Three months ago I walked through a magical cathedral forest where thousand-year-old cedar trees wrapped with green ‘car straps’, towered above six-foot-high devil’s club. I was among the last people to see these ancient beings — to bear witness to the lives of some of British Columbia’s Inland Temperate Rainforest giants.

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Now hiring: Seasonal Worker – Local Store Fernie

November 27, 2025 by Elk Valley Branch

Position: Seasonal Worker – Local Store Deadline to apply: November 30, 2025 Compensation: $20 / hour Scope: at least 20 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: ASAP Location: Fernie, BC Term: 1 month Job Summary The Seasonal Worker reports to…

Mushroom hunting in the Inland Temperate Rainforest

November 24, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Quiet footfalls pass through the deep mossy undergrowth, the air wet and windy. Under the shelter of towering old-growth cedar trees, the worst of the weather is blocked as the small group carefully hunts the ground for unusual prey…

The Fording River mine: polluted water and broken promises

November 20, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

The B.C. government has accepted the Fording River Expansion into the Environmental Assessment process without a public comment period, arguing the public process they had back in 2021 was enough.

Why old forests are still being logged in one of BC’s most endangered ecosystems

November 19, 2025 by Eddie Petryshen

Now hiring: Store Manager – Local Store (maternity leave, excluded)

November 19, 2025 by Elk Valley Branch

Position: Store Manager – Local Store (maternity leave, excluded) Deadline to apply: November 30, 2025 Compensation: $24 — 26/hour depending on experience Scope: 30 — 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: ASAP Location: Fernie, BC Term: Nine (9) months…

What is a Youth Climate Corps?

November 19, 2025 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent announcement of $40 million for a national Youth Climate Corps has caught the attention of Canadians curious and eager to see meaningful climate action. For many though, the idea of a 'climate corps' is…

2025 Silent Auction – Wildsight Invermere Fundraiser

November 4, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

The 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere isn’t just about great films and hanging out with your besties.... It's so much more! We’ve put together another awesome Silent Auction — bidding runs from 5:00…

Ottawa acknowledges serious risks of Fording River mine expansion, orders further assessment

November 3, 2025 by Wildsight

The federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has ruled that the proposed expansion of the Fording River coal mine in BC’s Elk Valley requires further assessment due to the significant potential risks it poses to water, wildlife and…

St. Mary’s field tours highlight forest still under threat

October 29, 2025 by Tim Chapman

Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.

From salmon to swallows: Wildsight Golden’s latest barrier mural

October 27, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is thrilled to share the success of our latest community art project! Over a late September weekend, a team of enthusiastic volunteers gathered near the Dogtooth Bridge to paint beautiful swallow-themed murals on concrete barriers—adding a…

Upcoming events

Plant-based potlucks
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, December 13
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 2 - January 3
Hold onto your seat—this year marks 50 years of adventure with the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, and the Banff World Tour is bringing the celebration to you!
Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 9 - March 13
Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability & mountain culture
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, September 19
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability and mountain culture. A mountaintop presentation of select 50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival films on September 19, 2026.

Why old forests are still being logged in one of BC’s most endangered ecosystems

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