Local Store
Social enterprise providing the Elk Valley community with year-round access to local food. WHAT are we doing? What is the purpose?
Providing a physical and online retail store that brings local people and local products together. Partnering with Local food producers to increase the amount of local food available in Fernie
WHY are we doing this? To provide Elk Valley residents and visitors with year-round access to local food. To develop a system that promotes and fosters food security within the Elk Valley. To provide a low-barrier entry for local producers
06/04/2026
Save this recipe for your next BBQ 🍖
Fresh, garlicky, herby, and packed with flavour, this chimichurri instantly upgrades steak, sausages, chicken, veggies, sandwiches… honestly, EVERYTHING.
Ingredients:
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small shallot, finely diced (optional)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 small red chili or 2 tsp chili flakes 🌶️
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ⅔ cup olive oil
Instructions:
Finely chop parsley, garlic, and shallot.
Add everything except olive oil to a bowl.
Stir in olive oil until combined.
Let sit for 15 minutes so the flavors meld together.
Spoon over grilled steak, chicken, roasted veggies, eggs, or sausages.
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t overblend it, chimichurri should stay chunky and vibrant, not smooth like pesto.
Full recipe here 👇
theforkedspoon.com/chimichurri-recipe/
05/30/2026
Presale for Treasure Life Flour Mills is now open!
Stock up on a wide variety of organic heirloom grain flours from bulk bags of classic multipurpose flour or rolled oats, to wheat berries and einkorn flour.
To browse the options or place an order, search “PRESALE” in the online store and select the presale delivery option. Order by July 3rd, and pick it up on or after July 9th.
Not seeing what you're looking for? Come into the store to see if we can help!
05/21/2026
What's this black garlic stuff everyone's been raving about?
Black garlic is NOT a variety of garlic, but any garlic that has been cured and aged. This process created a sweet, aged balsamic vinegar taste with a hint of roasted garlic.
Vortex Spice takes it to the next level and makes a (staff approved) Black Garlic Paste with 15yr Balsamic Vinegar. This paste is rich, sweet, and umami-packed! Don't take our word for it...try it for yourself!
05/18/2026
Do you have extra rhubarb that you’re not using? Don’t let it go to waste, donate it! Half of the proceeds will go towards Wildsight Elk Valley's Feed the Need! initiative.
Drop your excess rhubarb off at Local during store hours (no leaves, please!) and help support local food access in the Elk Valley. Less waste, and local food for all: it’s a win-win!
05/16/2026
Local is looking to expand our team and is hiring for two positions!
If interested, you can learn more information by visiting wildsight.ca/local .
05/01/2026
🐟 Local customers...it’s time to get your seafood orders in!
We’re excited to share that we’re now an official Skipper Otto pick-up location, and our very first delivery date is coming up🎉
New to Skipper Otto? Here’s how it works:
1. Sign up for a membership at skipperotto.com
2. Shop for your seafood online
3. Choose your pickup date and select Local (Fernie) as your location.
4. Swing by and pick up your order! (next pick up date is May 14th-16th)
⏰ The deadline to order for May is coming up on the 6th, so don’t miss out.
Skipper Otto prides themselves on being accountable, traceable, and transparent about their seafood. We are so excited to keep offering fish at Local! Don't forget to use the code LOCAL for an extra $20 on your order.
04/25/2026
New Vendor Alert!
Stephanie Horman is the founder of Cabin 5, a Kelowna-based snack company built around outdoor adventure, community connection, and food security. What started as a small-batch granola project has grown into a purpose-driven brand supporting local farmers, artists, and organizations across the Okanagan.
Through Cabin 5, Stephanie has created a business model where every bag sold helps provide meals to youth in need.
Stop by to see what mix is for you!
04/22/2026
What's in store today?
Pictured:
- Swiss chard and radish from Apple Quill Farms
- pea shoots from Fernie Vibrant Greens
- peppers, eggplant, tomato, and jalapenos from Broxburn Vegetables
04/19/2026
We can’t wait to start the summer season with you!
We are open 11am-5:30pm Tuesday-Saturday 💚☀️
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632 2nd Avenue
Fernie, BC
V0B1M0
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 11am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 5:30pm |