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Caitlin Coombes

Caitlin Coombes

A newcomer to the Peace region, Caitlin flew from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to be the Civic Reporter at Energeticcity.

Wanting to make a career of writing, Caitlin graduated from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and moved to P.E.I. to begin writing for a local newspaper in Charlottetown.

Caitlin has been an avid outdoorswoman for most of her life, skiing, horseback riding and scuba diving around the world.

In her downtime, Caitlin enjoys reading, playing video games, gardening, and cuddling up with her cat by the window to birdwatch.

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Caitlin's Latest Articles

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.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
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.

A late middle aged man in a blue suit with a grey beard.
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 City Hall
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 City Hall.
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.

Fort St. John addresses homelessness with new committee

The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the terms of reference for a committee focused on homelessness in the region and appointed three councillors to it.

Fort St. John Community Garden seeking new home for 2025 season

The North Peace Community Garden Society is looking for a new location for the Fort St. John Community Garden for the 2025 growing season.

Literacy and Disability Employment Month proclaimed in Fort St. John

The council of the City of Fort St. John has declared the month of September 2024 to be Literacy and Disability Employment Month.

Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
Serious injuries reported in stabbing at Site C work site

One man is in RCMP custody following a stabbing at the Site C work site on August 24th. 

Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watch in North Peace

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch alert for the North Peace region.

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