Farmers’ institute seeks $1m grant to support grain elevator upgrade
The PRRD is supporting North Pine Farmers Institute in applying for grants to expand the last remaining grain elevator in Fort St. John.
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Alberta energy company finalizes gas plant in Pouce Coupe area
Natural gas wells in Pouce Coupe are expected to be commissioned by the end of 2025.
Green energy explained: A look at 10 biomass, wind and hydroelectricity projects in the northeast
An overview of 10 green energy projects either in-progress or commissioned in northeast B.C.
(Updated) Protests calling for fair trial planned across the country after Kiara Agnew’s vacation death
At least six protests have been planned for 23-year old Dawson Creek woman Kiara Agnew, who was found dead in Mexico in 2023.
Crane company at Wonowon oil and gas worksite fined
WorkSafeBC has fined Alberta crane company LaPrairie Crane at a Wonowon oil and gas worksite for allegedly not inspecting equipment for more than a year.
Northern Health prioritizes patient transfers according to care requirements
The CEO of Northern Health Ciro Panessa says the health authority is exploring options for transferring patients to higher levels of care faster.
Fort St. John shop seeks regional approval for footprint expansion
A Fort St. John shop is seeking district approval to expand by more than double its current footprint.
Northern Health reports 42 per cent ER nurse vacancy rate
Northern Health executives report a 42 per cent nursing vacancy rate in emergency rooms across northern B.C.
Peace River directors discuss ‘contentious’ Site C dam funding allocation for third time
On March 6th, the Peace River Regional District directors discussed the funds from the Site C Regional Legacy Benefits Agreement for the third time.Â
Fort St. John people have their say on upcoming budgets at open meeting
City council invited residents to attend a public meeting for the upcoming 2025 operating and five-year capital budgets on March 10th.
City council confirms its priority topics to raise at local governments meeting
City council approves 2025 resolutions for the Northern Central Local Government Association general meeting in May.
City seeks funding for multi-year investigation into homelessness
The City of Fort St. John approves funding applications for three years of research into homelessness in the community.
PRRD seeks insight into healthcare funding
The Peace River Regional District is looking to healthcare organizations on how best to advocate to the Ministry of Health for more support.
Research group ‘alarmed’ by impact of fast-tracked energy projects on environmental protections amid B.C. Budget 2025
The Wilderness Committee, is raising concerns about what it says is a lack of environmental protections amid fast-tracked energy projects in B.C.'s Budget 2025.
PRRD pushes for insight into local green energy projects
PRRD seeks insight into what environmental standards can be expected from two local green energy projects
Regional district considers Canada-first buying policy
The Peace River Regional District approves research into adjusting its procurement policy to be more Canada-first.
Legislative Assembly of B.C considers anti ‘double dipping’ bill
B.C. legislative assembly has considered a bill disqualifying MLAs from holding multiple elected offices to eliminate "double dipping."
First 100 Women Who Care event of 2025 coming to the Lido
A bi-annual fundraising event from the 100 Women who Care non-profit is returning to the Lido this March for its first event of 2025.
Water service work continues in Taylor
Repairs to a water main in Taylor around Spruce Street North will shut off the service for the second day in a row on March 5th.
UPDATED: Fort St. John homelessness committee reports findings of six-month investigation
Fort St. John Council's Response Committee on Housing and Emergency Shelter presented its six-month investigation report.
