Category Archives: News & Announcements

Soldier Mountain Ski Area to Open on Saturday!!!

Soldier Mountain

Official Statement from Soldier Mountain on Thursday January 19th. Finally an end to suspense, frustration and worry!  Soldier Mountain Ski Area will be open for business Saturday, January 21st! We’ve received 14+ inches of new snow at the base as of this morning and it’s still coming down. Groomers are out doing their thing, ski patrol…

Idaho’s First Passive House in Fairfield! Come see for yourself on January 12th-14th

the-energy-efficient-new-home

As locals of Fairfield and the Camas Prairie we all know just how frigged and cold it can get in the winter months here on the Prairie.  It’s hard it imagine how settlers were able to bare the freezing temps back in their time.  As an example of old meets new and building science, an exciting project…

Fairfield City Council Town Hall Meeting This Wednesday!

AGENDA FOR A Town Hall Meeting FY #12-05 OF THE FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, December 14, 2011 AT 6:30pm Senior Center Willow Ave. West, Fairfield, Idaho 83327 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 16, 2011 Financial Report Approval of Invoices Approval of additional invoices TABLED…

The Fairfield Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Results of Chili Cookoff!

Chili Cookoff

Thank you everyone who came to our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities.  There were 27 chili’s entered in the Chili Cook-Off: 1st Place – Kevin Brew 2nd Place – Mike Dettori 3rd Place – Matt Croner The coloring page contest for kids winners were: Kindergarten – Troy Smith, 1st Grade – Sam Weber 2nd Grade…

Signs, Signs, Everywhere is a Sign! – A Second P&Z “Special Hearing” to discuss how signs can be used in town

Signs in Fairfield

Signs are an important piece of advertising for any business.  Commercial and residential buildings alike may desire to get the word out about what their establishment offers the community.  Signs are also an effective way to alert the public of special events and  important information. However, it’s important to also realize that signs have a significant effect on the…

Signs in Fairfield – Upcoming P&Z “Special Hearing” will determine how signs can be used in town

Important Date

Hey there fellow Fairfieldian – what’s your sign?  No, we aren’t asking whether you’re a Pices or a Taurus.  We want to know if you are interested in the laws governing how signs can and cannot be used here in Fairfield.  Believe it or not, signs have a big impact on our community, and how…

The Weekly Beaver has Arrived!

The Weekly Beaver

We are totally, completely, utterly, and super excited to make this announcement today.  After long hours of negotiations between our own editorial staff, and local media mogul, Marshall Ralph, we have come to a very fortunate agreement. Starting now and until the foreseeable future, The Camas County Chamber newsletter will be syndicating the Weekly Beaver here on…

2011 Camas County Fair is on!

Bed Racers at the Camas County Fair

The 2011 Camas County Fair starts on Wednesday, August 3rd and runs all the way through Sunday August 7th.   Click here for a full listing of events, or keep reading on…. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or simply visit from time to time, one thing is for sure – Fair week in…

New Website for Fairfield & Camas County!

Camas County Chamber Logo

If you are reading this announcement online, its no surprise to you that Fairfield & Camas County just got a new website!  If you are reading this via email or Facebook or some other means, then quick, click this link and check out the new site! We’ve been working hard on it these last few…

Welcome Back Fairfield Farmers Market!

Farmers Market

Ahhhh yes!  Finally spring & summer has arrived! The best part about it for residents of Fairfield & Camas County?  The Fairfield Farmers Market has returned!  Just think of all the fresh veggies, fruit, meats, eggs, and hand made things like pies, breads, jams, honey and more! Farmers come from all over southern Idaho to…

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