Caitlin Coombes

Brush fire extinguished at Fort St. John’s Toboggan Hill Park

The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to a brush fire at Toboggan Hill Park on Tuesday, June 11th evening. 

Canfor curtails Fort St. John sawmill, impacting employees

Canfor’s Fort St. John sawmill has announced two temporary curtailments of sawmill and planer operations. 

UPDATE: Vehicle fire on Taylor Bridge causes major traffic delays on Highway 97

An apparent vehicle collision on the Taylor bridge is causing traffic delays in both directions. 

5,600+ acres of prime farmland for sale in Northern BC

A massive property of more than 5,600 acres between Hudson Hope and Fort St. John is entering the property market. 

Local talent shines at BC Performing Arts Festival in Fort St. John

The BC Performing Arts Provincial Festival was hosted in Fort St. John this year, drawing performers from across the province and showcasing incredible local talent. 

Vandalism hits Fort St. John clothing store with Pride flag

A clothing store in Fort St. John had a window smashed in with some type of projectile in the afternoon of Sunday, June 9th. 

Fort St. John to tackle weeds and invasive plants with herbicides

The City of Fort St. John announced that herbicide treatments will be used to control weeds and invasive plants over the next week.

Taylor firefighter Ray Ensz honored for decades of service

A member of Taylor Fire and Rescue received an award for 25 years of service at this week’s District of Taylor council meeting.

B.C. Health Ministry targets Northeast staffing shortages with new incentives

The Ministry of Health is working to increase healthcare worker coverage for the province's northeast region with incentive programs and temporary workers.

EX SITU exhibit returns to highlight Filipino-Canadian creativity

The sixth annual EX SITU exhibition has opened at Peace Gallery North in Fort St. John during Filipino Heritage Month.

Cecil Lake Road closures for repairs starting June 11th

Travellers near Cecil Lake Road can expect to encounter closures and detours starting at 7 a.m. June 11th.

Reignited wildfire in Donnie Creek now covers 3,539 hectares

A reignited holdover wildfire from 2023 has grown in size since May.

NCSG sold to Barnhart Crane, becoming its largest acquisition

A crane and heavy haul company based in Western Canada has been purchased by Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co., a North American lifting and logistics contracting company.

Prince George RCMP Officer Raises Funds for Childhood Cancer

Meghan Driscoll, a 20-year member of the Prince George RCMP, will participate in the 2024 Cops for Cancer Tour de North in September, raising money for childhood cancer research. 

Prince George Wildfire Service Controls Cypress Creek Blaze

A previously out-of-control wildfire near Cypress Creek has been brought under control by the BC Wildfire Service.

Bold Women of the Month: Emalee and Gracie Chapple

School District 60 preliminary budget outlines 3 per cent wage increase for employees

School District 60 released its preliminary annual budget at a board meeting on May 27th. 

Local teacher’s short story inspires writing journey

A North Peace Secondary School teacher and author has placed in the top ten of a Canada-wide short story competition, inspiring her to begin her writing journey. 

Co-op Community Champion: Amanda Trotter

May’s Community Champion is working to help women and their children as the executive director of the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.

Chetwynd Mayor opposes BC Wildfire team move to Dawson Creek

Chetwynd Mayor Allan Courtoreille disagrees with BC Wildfire’s decision to relocate the Northern Initial Fire Attack Team from Chetwynd to Dawson Creek.