For decades, the City of Fernie , B.C., has not had a dedicated fire hall, but that’s about to change.

The city has proposed Prentice Park as the preferred site of a new multi-million dollar fire hall. However, some residents are worried about the choice in location.

“(Prentice Park) is special to me because it’s got lots of memories. I played with lots of my buddies on this park and a couple of them aren’t here anymore,” said Bill Sailer, a 45-year resident of the community.

The park currently has two ballparks and one would have to go to make way for the new fire hall.

“You come down here when there’s baseball games going on, kids baseball, grown ups baseball, the crowds are here. People come here, watch the game, have a chat, socialize,” said Dave Gildea, a 56-year resident of F

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