City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John will be hosting an event to celebrate the renewal of a sponsorship for one of the city’s recreational facilities. 

On April 7th, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., residents are invited to drop in to a celebration of a 15-year sponsorship renewal at the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre, the city announced in a press release. 

Earlier this year, during a city council meeting, the City of Fort St. John approved a contract for the naming rights of the walking track. 

The previous naming rights were held by Northern Vac Services, which has since rebranded to NVT Logistics. 

NVT Logistics will pay the city $180,000 to hold the naming rights for the walking track from 2026 to 2041. 

“This 15-year renewal is a powerful example of long-term community commitment,” said Fort St. John mayor, Lilia Hansen. “Thanks to NVT Logistics’ continued support, our walking track remains a welcoming and accessible space that promotes active living, connection and wellbeing. Investments like this create lasting benefits for our community.”

According to the press release, the walking track receives approximately 27,000 visits each year. 

The NVT Logistics Walking Track is an indoor track which features three lanes for walkers, joggers and runners. The track is free for the public to enjoy. 

For information on the NVT Logistics Walking Track, visit fortstjohn.ca/pomeroy-sport-centre.