(UPDATE) Emergency water shut-off in Fort St. John area after main break

City of Fort St. John is warning the public on May 7th of an emergency water shut-off in the 89th Avenue area.

By Max Bowder

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May 7, 2025

Residencies in the area of 89th avenue and 86th Street are effected by an emergency water shut-off. (City of Fort St. John)

Updated, May 7th, 2:27 p.m.: The City of Fort St. John said the water service has been restored.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — An emergency water shut-off was in effect in an area of Fort St. John.

The City of Fort St. John posted to Facebook after 10 a.m. on May 7th to warn residents that a collection of houses along 89th Avenue and in that area are without water.

The city said the shut-off is due to a water main break.

Energeticcity.ca will update this story as more information becomes available.

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Max Bowder

Max is a new resident of Fort St. John and came from Burlington, Ontario, to serve as Energeticcity’s General Reporter.

He became interested in journalism after taking a media fundamentals program at Sheridan College, which led to a passion for writing and seeking the truth.

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(UPDATE) Emergency water shut-off in Fort St. John area after main break

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