Skip to content

Gillian Francis

Recent Work by Gillian

East Kootenay lawyer given King's Counsel designation

East Kootenay lawyer given King's Counsel designation

Fernie lawyer Karen Tse recognized for exceptional work and achievement in the legal field
Read more >
Humans retreat to restore bighorn sheep territory in B.C. mining country

Humans retreat to restore bighorn sheep territory in B.C. mining country

Project will deactivate service roads and remove invasive species to help bighorn sheep thrive in Elk Valley
Read more >
New album celebrates the life of Fernie musician Nell Smith

New album celebrates the life of Fernie musician Nell Smith

Promising young musician passed away last year, but new album 'Anxious' celebrates her life
Read more >
Author explores Canada's ancient Indigenous art of rock painting

Author explores Canada's ancient Indigenous art of rock painting

Brad Himour's book "Forgotten Dreams: A New Look at Ancient Rock Art Sites," explores the history and traditions of pictographs in Western Canada
Read more >
Peak skijoring: horse-powered snow rides send B.C. thrill-seekers sky high

Peak skijoring: horse-powered snow rides send B.C. thrill-seekers sky high

Low-profile snow sport slides into the spotlight during skijoring fundraiser in Fernie
Read more >
Fernie musician Nell Smith remembered through new album

Fernie musician Nell Smith remembered through new album

Fernie musician Nell Smith's posthumous album "Anxious" will be released April 11
Read more >
B.C hockey player called to ice as backup for Oilers

B.C hockey player called to ice as backup for Oilers

Goalie Tyler Palmer almost played on NHL ice, after he was chosen as the back-up for Oilers' Calvin Pickard
Read more >
B.C ski hill unveils new Avalauncher

B.C ski hill unveils new Avalauncher

Fernie Alpine Resort's new Imperial Avalauncher will reduce risk of unsuspecting avalanches
Read more >
4 drugged drinks in 2 months in popular B.C ski town; RCMP

4 drugged drinks in 2 months in popular B.C ski town; RCMP

RCMP has investigated multiple reports of drugged drinks in Fernie, B.C since December
Read more >
B.C musician reflects on 10,598km cross-country bike tour

B.C musician reflects on 10,598km cross-country bike tour

Jayden Beaudoin spent 100 days cycling from coast to coast, from Victoria, B.C to Cape Spear, NL
Read more >
More work by Gillian >