News Debra Holden has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges against her in Grande Prairie court today, HQGrandePrairie.com reports. The Fort St. John resident, who was 53 at the time of her arrest last July, previously entered a not guilty plea to two counts of injuring or endangering animals, and two counts of causing animals unnecessary suffering in August....
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News Debra Holden has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges against her in Grande Prairie court today, HQGrandePrairie.com reports. The Fort St. John resident, who was 53 at the time of her arrest last July, previously entered a not guilty plea to two counts of injuring or endangering animals, and two counts of causing animals unnecessary suffering in August....
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Erica Fisher
News The City of Dawson Creek is looking to do more with its reclaimed water than just sell it to the oil and gas industry. It’s now looking for approval to make changes to its permit, to allow for expanded use of the water treated in its Reclaimed Water Project, which opened last September....
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Erica Fisher
News Four provincial fire crews and a regional wildfire coordination officer from the Prince George Fire Centre are among the 23 firefighting personnel the province is sending to the Yukon tomorrow to assist with an early rash of fires. The four initial attack crews will likely be set to work on newer and smaller fires in the region, while the senior wildfire officer will be responsible for coordinating personnel and resources....
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News Dawson Creek RCMP is reminding residents to be vigilant after a number of residential break-ins in the area recently. Corporal Mike Richard says that over the past few days there has been daytime break-ins in various locations across Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe....
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Erica Fisher
News Both the Fort St. John Fire Department and RCMP have determined that the fire at the back of the Caravan Motel last week was suspicious, but the investigation hasn't gotten much further than that. A police officer noticed flames coming out of a shed behind the building at around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, June 12, and the motel was evacuated by its owner as a precaution....
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BlogLooking to have an old fashioned good time with the family this weekend? Head down to Dawson Creek for their Pioneer Village Jamboree! They have live music, a pancake breakfast all weekend and a parade and fireworks on Saturday. Plan to camp at the Mile 0 Park which is located...
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News The results of Dawson Creek’s public consultation on the future of the city’s water supply are in, and it appears residents favour building a new water pipeline to another source over other options. More than 1,000 citizens took part in the City’s Sure Water campaign this spring, taking part in community forums and surveys....
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Sports While some families chose to spend Father’s Day fishing peacefully on Charlie Lake, others preferred the roar and crash of the demolition derby at the Taylor Speedway. The 18th annual Father’s Day Demo Derby brought out several smashed up, but still functioning vehicles, competing to be the last one standing in the ring....
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Erica Fisher
News The trial for a Fort St. John woman accused in a bizarre animal cruelty case begins today in Grande Prairie. Debra Holden, 53 at the time of her arrest, has previously entered a not guilty plea to two counts of injuring or endangering animals, and two counts of causing animals, unnecessary suffering....
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16 hours 33 minutes ago
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Erica Fisher
BlogBall for tonight is at Team Discretion… No standing water means its safe to play in the rain! If you want to cancel or reschedule please contact the other team as soon as possible!
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BlogBy all accounts participants in this year’s Chili Bowl Bash are in for a treat. Judging by the recipes submitted for the chef competition the food is going to be wonderful. There is an amazing selection of bowls this year. All hand made and all donated by members of the...
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News Fort St. John chili lovers are in for a treat this weekend, as the North Peace Potters Guild hosts its yearly Chili Bowl Bash. The sixth annual summer solstice event will see seven chefs, including a team from Moose FM/energeticcity.ca, work to create the best dish, which will be served that evening to the public....
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Erica Fisher
BlogThis Canada Day come on down to the Fort St. John North Peace Museum and have a slice of homemade pie with ice cream. We offer a wide assortment of fruit pies as well as tea, coffee, and pop. This fundraiser goes to operate the museum, preserve artifacts, and develop...
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News Gasoline prices are on the rise again in B.C., and the provincial average price is now nearly 3.5 cents a litre higher than the common posted of a dollar 36.9 in Fort St. John. At a $1.403 it is also five cents a litre higher than it was at this time last year....
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Regional A 26 year old woman has gone missing from Fort St. James, B.C. Immaculate Basil was last seen the night of June 13, and may have been travelling to a cabin in the Leo Creek area north of the city....
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Erica Fisher
News The Fraser Institute has released its most recent B.C. high school rankings, and while they show 26 schools have seen their academic performance improve over the past five years, those in the northeast of the province are mostly declining. Out of the 284 eligible schools in the province with students in grades 10 to 12, all of the schools in the Peace Region and Fort Nelson rank in the bottom 25....
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BlogThis summer, kids across the province will take to the skies, voyage through space, and follow authors to other worlds. The Fort St John Public Library invites kids of all ages to join the fun by joining this year’s BC Summer Reading Club: Up, Up and Away! Sign-up is free...
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Blog The North Peace Justice Society will be hosting our annual AGM on July 17th at 7pm in our offices at Execuplace (10142 101 Ave). This is a great way to become a part of our community and help change someone’s life! You can call Michelle at 250-263-9209 or email...
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