Site C Reservoir filling set to begin early next week
BC Hydro has announced filling of the Site C reservoir is scheduled to begin early next week.
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PRRD approves future dissolving Chetwynd TV rebroadcasting and Scramblevision
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Electoral Area Directors Committee (EADC) has approved a motion to send a letter to the District of Chetwynd for support in dissolving Chetwynd and Area E Scramblevision and Chetwynd TV.
Get ready for the 2024 Provincial General Election
With the 2024 B.C General Election now two months away, political parties and their candidates are beginning to travel across the province speaking to residents.
PRRD seeks resolution to faulty assessment map
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors has voted to send a letter to BC Assessment due to ongoing challenges with one of the tax assessment map tools.
Chetwynd RCMP unveils 2023 statistics, plans for 2024 to PRRD
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - During the August 15th Committee of the Whole meeting of the Peace River Regional District, two Chetwynd RCMP officers presented the detachment’s 2023 and year-to-date statistics to the board of directors.Â
Concerns over northern fire attack crew relocation continue
Protests continue as the District of Chetwynd Council received a letter during the August 19th council meeting opposing the closure of the Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew (NIFAC).
Boreal Caribou habitat expansion proposed in Northern B.C.
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resources Stewardship has sent a Letter of Notice to the Peace River Regional District about several upcoming projects in the Fort Nelson, Peace District and Fort St. John areas.Â
Damaged bridge hinders access to Finlay Bay recreation site
A bridge and road leading to Finlay Bay in need of repairs and maintenance has been brought to the attention of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD)Â
PRRD opposes Northern Health’s grant rollover request
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has denied a request from Northern Health to carry forward unspent grant money to the 2024/2025 calendar year.
Peace River District and Northern Lights College team up for healthcare
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has approved recommendations put forward by the Health Care Scholarship Committee from July 2024 regarding collaborating with Northern Lights College.
Peace River Regional District endorses Blueberry River First Nation’s land application
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors voted to send a letter of support to Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN).
Peace River Regional District approves Bessborough Landfill budget increase
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors have approved another budget increase for the Bessborough Landfill Phase 4A Cell Development project.
Jackfish Community Hall plans progress in Peace River region
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors is moving forward with plans for the Jackfish Community Hall near Chetwynd.Â
Dawson Creek Council reviews 10-year street lighting report
The City of Dawson Creek council reviewed a report to council regarding the future of street lighting in Dawson Creek.
UPDATE: Vehicle incident closes Highway 97 north of Dawson Creek
Drive BC has reported a vehicle incident on Highway 97 between 212 Road and the Reidell Subdivision north of Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek rejects tax refund for locum house accommodation
Dawson Creek City Council voted against reimbursing more than $4,000 in property taxes to the South Peace Health Services Society (SPHSS) during the August 12th regular council meeting.Â
Fort St. John crime statistics show sharp increase in 2023
The Fort St. John RCMP reported substantial issues with shoplifting and prosecution during a presentation of the 2023 annual review to the City of Fort St. John Council and Mayor Lilia Hansen.
Northern Rockies Municipality announces sewer maintenance
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has announced maintenance of the Fort Nelson sewer system until August 23rd.Â
Heat warning issued for Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions for the next 24 hours.
Human Rights Commissioner explains Chetwynd Brief approach
British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has apologized for an inaccuracy in the Chetwynd community brief.
