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Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: In the Community February 2024

In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share some fun photos of our staff in the community. Plus, the most read stories of the week.

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Inaccurate data on forest fuels may stoke B.C. wildfires, study finds
B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff
Register now for Bluey Day

Sign-ups began March 1st, and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation hopes $100,000 in donations will raised this year.

Fort St. John Association for Community Living hosts food drives for Salvation Army

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is hosting food drives in March to help out the local Salvation Army’s food bank.

Fort St. John man sentenced to six years in jail for violent home invasion

Garrett Allen Cazes, 41, was handed the sentence on January 8th in Fort St. John Provincial Court for unlawful confinement, aggravated assault, uttering threats, and breaking and entering of a dwelling house for robbery.

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North District Major Crime Unit clarifies role, information sharing

The North District Major Crime Unit has released a statement clarifying its role in suspicious death investigations and sharing information after comments were allegedly made.

Fort St. John product inks WHL Scholarship, Development Agreement with Portland Winterhawks

Fort St. John forward David Hoy has signed a Western Hockey League Development Agreement with the Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club.

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Video Community Roundup: North East Immigrant Services Society

Max was joined by Liudmyla Polyvana, the president of the North East Immigrant Services Society to get an update.

FNFN Health Fair and Indigenous Heart Health
Fort Nelson First Nation hosts health fair

The event features various presenters, including health care practitioners, and booths featuring homeopathic remedies.

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Northeast B.C. reports four drug overdose deaths in January

Northeast B.C. reported four drug overdose deaths in January, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.

Lithium discovery in northeast B.C. sparks economic potential, says Geoscience BC

A recent study conducted by Geoscience BC shows potential locations and concentrations of lithium in the province's northeast region.

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Taylor waives fees for Arnie Isberg Memorial tournament

The District of Taylor has waived the ball diamond rental fees for the 13th Annual Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-Pitch Softball Charity Tournament.

Drinking water lawsuit deadline approaching for local First Nations

Less than a week remains for some local First Nations to submit a claim to receive money as part of an $8 billion class-action lawsuit against the federal government over unclean water.

District of Taylor working on live streaming council meetings

The District of Taylor is working on live streaming its meetings to improve the community's participation in the decision-making processes made by council. 

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Video This Week in the Peace – School District 60 Superintendent

In this episode of This Week in the Peace, Dub sits down with School District 60 Superintendent Dr. Stephen Petrucci to get an update.

Fire that gutted Metro Vancouver school caused by humans, police say
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek no longer have community newspapers. To help local businesses reach the communities of Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Hudson's Hope, Pouce Coupe, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, Energeticcity.ca is now accepting public notice advertising.
SPONSORED: Notice of Proposed Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility

Notice of proposed Freedom Mobile telecommunications facility in Dawson Creek, BC. Avis de proposition d'installation.

Orchard expansion in Canada’s wine country stirs fears a key wildlife corridor will be harmed
198 people died from toxic illicit drugs in B.C. in January, coroner says
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