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Fort St. John drug trafficking investigation leads to one arrest

Information from the public on January 25th led to a drug trafficking investigation and a search warrant being issued for a Fort St. John home, resulting in multiple seizures and one arrest.

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2010 Allen Cup winning team
2010 Fort St. John Flyers team among 2024 B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

The Flyers were undefeated in their journey to capture the province’s fourth Allan Cup, Canada's senior national hockey championship.

Arts North East seeks input for strategic plan

Arts North East (ANE) is asking residents to fill out its stakeholder survey and will utilize the results to develop a new strategic plan for the organization’s future.

Fort St. John adopts bylaw for senior housing complex

During a special meeting on Wednesday, council adopted a senior housing agreement bylaw to support the construction of a new complex at the old hospital site.

Arts North East offers grants for professional development, events

Arts North East is offering grants for professional development and events in the region.

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Fort St. John Hospital may experience high patient volumes through upcoming weekend

Northern Health is informing residents that the Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing higher than usual patient volumes, which may cause an increase in wait times in the emergency room over the weekend.

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Video Community Roundup: CDC Talent Show 2024

Ed was joined by Child Development Centre Talent Show Coordinator Crystal Kalas to learn about this year's show happening on March 15, 2024.

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SPONSORED: Canada Energy Regulator Information Session

Canada Energy Regulator Information Session for the Pouce Coupé Pipe Line Ltd. Taylor to Gordondale Pipeline Project

Co-op Community Champion: Connie Richter

February's Co-op Community Champion has spent decades advocating for and supporting sports in Fort St. John, resulting in significant opportunities, such as being a torchbearer for the 2010 Olympics.

UPDATE: Fort St. John Fire Department responds to Wednesday morning truck fire

The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to a truck fire Wednesday morning near Duncan Cran, which was quickly extinguished before it could spread.

Avalanche warning issued after recent snowfall in northeast B.C.

Following the most recent snowfall in Western Canada, Avalanche Canada issued a special public avalanche warning for all its forecasted regions of B.C. and Alberta from February 29th until the end of the day on March 4th.

 Risk of “zombie deer disease” low in northeast B.C.

Chronic wasting disease, sometimes known as “zombie deer disease,” has appeared in deer in the B.C. Kootenay Region, but the risk in the northeast is relatively low.

Wintry weather, heavy snow shut down two major highways in B.C.’s Interior
Canada bringing back visa requirements for Mexico to slow asylum claims
An AI ‘hallucination’ turned up in a B.C. court case. Experts say it’s a wake-up call
Blueberry River First Nation hosts inaugural Pink Shirt Day event

This was the first time the First Nation had held a Pink Shirt Day event.

Taylor proclaims Purple Day in March 

The District of Taylor proclaimed March 26th, 2024, as Purple Day to spread awareness of people living with epilepsy.

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Video Community Roundup: Ring of Fire

Max was joined by Stage North Theatre Society to discuss their upcoming musical Ring of Fire at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

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Fort St. John seeks opt-out from BC’s Short Term Rental Accommodations Act

The City of Fort St. John has requested to opt out of the B.C.’s Short Term Rental Accommodations Act.

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Court Report: February 20th to 23rd

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from February 20th to 23rd.

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