Caitlin Coombes

UPDATE: Northern Health delegation discusses staffing, hospital diversions with PRRD

Criminal code offenses show mixed trends in Northern Rockies

Crime rates may be remaining steady in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality; however, frustrations surrounding the lack of RCMP staffing remain. 

Water restriction bylaw enacted in Northern Rockies for sustainable water management

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has adopted a water use restriction bylaw intended to improve water conservation. 

Residents protest Hudson’s Hope water treatment plant loan at open house

Residents are expressing their frustrations about a notice of assent vote on a loan authorization for a water treatment plant in the District of Hudson’s Hope.

Northern Health delegation to discuss diversions with PRRD

Northern Health executives are set to appear as a delegation during the upcoming September Committee of the Whole meeting of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board. 

Fort St. John declares Rail Safety Week 2024

The Council of the City of Fort St. John has voted to proclaim Rail Safety Week 2024.

Taylor Council rejects Rail Safety Week proclamation due to safety concerns

The Council of the District of Taylor has declined a proclamation request from CN Rail to declare Rail Safety Week in September.

Suspicious house fire and camper blaze investigated by RCMP in Fort Nelson

The Northern Rockies RCMP has issued a notice seeking witnesses to a house fire that occurred over the weekend.

Conservative Party billboard vandalized near North Peace Airport

A billboard belonging to the Conservative Party of B.C. on Highway 97 near the North Peace Airport was vandalized sometime over the weekend of September 7th.

South Taylor Hill Construction Commences

Construction has begun on South Taylor Hill and is scheduled to run for 25 days starting September 9th.

Candidate Interviews: Peace River North BC Conservative Jordan Kealy

Peace River North MLA candidate Jordan Kealy, the Conservative candidate in the 2024 provincial general election, sat down with Enegeticcity.ca to answer questions submitted by residents of the Peace River region. 

Conservative Shadow Minister Blames Trudeau for sawmill closures

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - The Conservative Party of Canada has released a statement from Bob Zimmer, the Conservative Shadow Minister for Northern Affairs and Arctic Sovereignty, regarding the closure of two sawmills in northern British Columbia.

Candidate Interviews: Peace River South Independent Mike Bernier

Peace River South incumbent MLA Mike Bernier, an Independent candidate in the 2024 provincial general election, sat down with Enegeticcity.ca to answer questions submitted by residents of the Peace River region. 

Fundraiser supports family of Site C stabbing victim

An online fundraiser has begun for the victim of a stabbing at the Site C workplace in August. 

Key Dates for the 2024 BC Provincial Election

Provincial elections can be fast and furious when it comes to dates, so here are some of the most important dates of the 2024 provincial general election to remember over the next several months. 

Northern B.C. sees 107 hours of ER closures in August

Throughout August, communities in Northern B.C. experienced eight emergency room closures and diversions of Northern Health facilities. 

Register to vote for the 2024 Provincial Election

Writ Day is right around the corner for those interested in voting in the 2024 Provincial General Election.

RCMP urges caution with school zones, speed limits and pedestrian safety

As the school year starts, the importance of road safety is at an all-time high. 

Dawson Creek Library Board seeks new member

The City of Dawson Creek is accepting applications for individuals interested in a position on the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library Board.

Fort St. John approves planning for new west entrance signage

The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the start of pre-engineering to construct the new west entrance welcome sign for the city.