Fernie Pride Society

09/04/2026

The Elk Valley Pride Festival is rooted in community, and has something for everyone! Many of our events are free or low cost, in accessible venues, and family friendly!

So what does your Elk Valley Pride Festival look like? Running September 16-20th, tickets are on sale now at ferniepride.ca!

09/03/2026

It was a bit of a process but the rainbow bench has been installed in Elkford and we could not be more thrilled!

Massive thank you to Pete from the District of Elkford for being patient with us and facilitating the project and to Ted for getting the concrete done — we appreciate you both!

09/03/2026

Congrats to Kevin Allen and Calgary Gay History Project on this article in the Calgary Herald!

Kevin has done so much to protect and preserve the voices and stories of the q***r community and we could not be more appreciative or proud of him!

The founder of the Gay History Project didn't plan to become a historian, but has become Calgary's keeper of its LGBTQ+ history.

09/02/2026

Elk Valley Pride Festival info will be coming in HAWT from here on out as we are now a mere 14 days away until kickoff!

Fernie Pride and our amazing and generous sponsors and supporters are excited to welcome you soon to the 10th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival starting on September 16 and continuing until September 20.

There is absolutely something for everyone this year so make sure you head to ferniepride.ca to learn more or grab your tickets SOON through the link in bio or on our website.

Thank you for 10 years of community, collaborations, connecting, and caring and we are excited to celebrate with you soon!

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09/01/2026

Come hang out with Fernie Pride and our board member Andrea for the September Rainbow Connections!

Let's meet for a relaxed evening of good drinks (alc and non!), good people, and good q***r vibes!

Whether you’re a regular, brand new to the community, or somewhere in between, you’re welcome.

When: Thursday, September 10
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: The Pub at Park Place Lodge

Bring a friend, meet a new one, grab a drink, and join us for a casual, social evening in advance of the Elk Valley Pride Festival!

Everyone welcome!

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09/01/2026

We are in an era of global backlash against 2SLGBTQIA+ rights — and Canada is not an exception. Now is the time for Canada to lead: to speak up and stand up for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality at home and abroad.

Since 2022, the Federal 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan has strengthened community organizations and invested in hundreds of projects across the country. But it's set to expire soon.

And in this political moment, we know our issues are being pushed aside and deprioritized — unless we do something about it. We can’t afford to have 2SLGBTQIA+ issues forgotten — especially not when the stakes are so high.

That’s why today, Fernie Pride Society is proud to stand with over 100+ allied organizations joining together to call on the Government of Canada to renew and expand the Action Plan.

Read the full joint statement at Q***rMomentum.ca/JointStatement, or click on the link in our bio.🔗

Society of Q***r Momentum

09/01/2026

We’ve been nominated!

We’re incredibly honoured to share that Fernie Pride has been nominated for three Fernie Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards!

*Community Group of the Year
*Community Tourism Achievement
*People’s Choice Award

These nominations mean so much to us because Fernie Pride is, above all, about community; creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, valued, and proud to call the Elk Valley and South Country home.

From Pride celebrations, workshops, programs, community events, and more, to the countless volunteers, supporters, local businesses, and organizations who help make it all possible, these nominations are a reflection of what we can accomplish together.

A huge thank you to everyone who nominated us and to everyone who continues to show up for 2SLGBTQ+ folks in our community.

And if you believe in the work we do, we’d love your support for the People’s Choice Award!

https://business.ferniechamber.com/ap/Form/Fill/rDE2Osap

Fernie Pride belongs to all of us and we are proud to be a part of our communities.

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08/31/2026

We are loving all the Pride in the September Fernie Fix Magazine and a huge shout out to Krista and Vanessa and Claris Media for the support!

The September issue means that it is T-15 days to the 10th annual Elk Valley Pride Festival and we are so excited to welcome you soon!

Make sure to follow our socials, follow the link in bio for tickets, head to ferniepride.ca/events to learn about volunteering and more, and generally stay up on all things Fernie Pride!

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08/31/2026

Join Kevin Allen in conversation with Eddy Boudel Tan at Polar Peek Books and Treasures on September 12!

We cannot wait for this evening and their book, The Tiger and The Cosmonaut, which happens to be our Spectrum Stories Book Club selection.

Head over to Polar Peak Books and get 10% off your copy now!

Massive thank you to Polar Peak Books and Huckleberry Books Cranbrook for making this event happen!

08/26/2026

Business! Community Organizations! Anyone with a window and a flair for the dramatic! We’ve officially opened entries for our annual Elk Valley Pride Festival Window Display Contest.

Each year, to help spread the word and get the whole town excited for the Elk Valley Pride Festival, we ask local storefronts to get creative by making pride themed window displays for a chance to win two tickets to a festival event. This year, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Elk Valley Pride Festival, the theme is ‘10 Years of Pride in the Elk Valley”. We want to know how you think our little mountain community has embodied pride over the years, and how that can translate into a window display!

The winner will be announced at our opening ceremonies on Thursday, September 17th and will win two tickets to Nevados Drag Lunch! Head to ferniepride.ca/windows to learn more and officially enter!

📷 Vince Mo Photography

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