Before entering politics, Fentie was involved in logging, tourism, mining, trucking, and fuel distribution in and around Watson Lake.

Fentie had served as director of both the Association of Yukon Forests and the Watson Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Fentie was re-elected for a fourth time in the riding of Watson Lake and the Yukon Party was voted to a second straight majority government.

[3] Fentie served as director of both the Association of Yukon Forests and the Watson Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the owner and manager of Francis River Construction.

[7] In the 2002 election, Fentie led the Yukon Party to a majority government, defeating incumbent Premier Pat Duncan and the Liberals.

[11] Fentie was re-elected for a fourth time in the riding of Watson Lake and the Yukon Party was voted to a second straight majority government.

"[6] Yukon MP Larry Bagnell stated that Fentie took stands on certain issues independent of the party politics.

[6] In 2003, Fentie along with two other territorial premiers refused to agree to the Health Accord proposed by Ottawa meant for the rest of Canada.

[6] The three opposing premiers maintained that the deal did not take into consideration the ground realities and cost of delivery in the northern regions.

[6] Hassard stated that the hospitals at Watson Lake and Dawson City were credited to efforts by Fentie.