The City's contractor has begun work on Section 1B of the Fernie Valley Pathway. They are removing the pedestrian bridge crossing the creek just beyond the Fernie Fox hotel, and will be working to prepare the site for the placement of the new bridge. The bridge and this portion of the existing trail will remain closed for several weeks, and a detour will b required.

Clearing and grubbing of the Fernie Valley Pathway trail alignment between Boardman Road and Mount Fernie Park Road is also getting underway, with gravel placement expected to start mid September. .