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Thursday • July 10, 2025
On July 8th, Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and the Elk Valley Field House Society announced a $1 million donation by EVR to the Elk Valley Field House Society to support the design and construction of a new recreational facility in Fernie. Tourism Fernie contributed $40,000 in the early stages of the project, which supports tourism as well.
The proposed facility, to be developed and operated by the Elk Valley Field House Society (EVFHS), will provide a much needed indoor recreational and gathering space for residents of the Elk Valley region.
The field house will be located next to the Fernie Aquatic Centre and feature a multi-use indoor space for a wide range of recreational, sporting and community needs.
“Our contribution towards a new field house underscores EVR’s commitment to investing in the communities where we live and operate,” said Mike Carrucan, CEO, EVR. “We recognize how important it is for the people of the Elk Valley to have an accessible, year-round space for health, wellness and connection—and are proud to be contributing to a project that brings the community together.”
The $1 million donation from EVR represents a major investment in the project, which began after the sudden closure of the Fernie Community Centre in June 2024. Since then, the EVFHS has been working closely with local groups and community members to create a sustainable, community-focused gathering space.
“The support from EVR is a game-changing investment for our organization and the entire community,” said Antony McElwee on behalf of the EVFHS. “Their $1 million donation reinforces their strong regional support and commitment to creating long-term benefits for all Elk Valley residents.”
The planned facility will feature multi-purpose gym space and flexible community areas to accommodate everything from sports to social events.
With the donation from EVR, the field house project can move forward with design, planning, and fundraising, bringing the community one step closer to regaining essential indoor facilities.
“We encourage other local businesses and industry partners to step forward and support this important facility,” added Mike Carrucan. “By working together, we will create lasting benefits for the region.”
The City of Fernie has also confirmed a $525,000 contribution from its Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) program, a provincial tourism funding program for resort municipalities, towards the new field house and has committed to a long-term lease of city-owned land to support the initiative.
For more information visit https://www.fernierec.com/
