Community art project looking for tonttu hat makers
The Tonttu Project is back and looking for residents interested in creating hats for Tonttus that show off the community's diversity.
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Bernier speaks on having Bill 36 reopened
MLA Mike Bernier, along with the BC Liberals, are calling on the provincial government to revisit discussions surrounding Bill 36.
PLRAC opens submissions for 41st Open Sky exhibition
The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council (PLRAC) has opened submissions for its 41st annual Open Sky exhibition.
RCMP respond to small house fire in Taylor
Fort St. John RCMP and Taylor Fire Service responded to a house fire in Taylor early Tuesday afternoon.
90 calls for fire service in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek Fire Department reports it responded to 90 calls for service in January and February 2023.
Sikh Heritage month to be recognized in Fort St. John
Members of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple recently spoke with Fort St. John council to have April proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month.
Dawson Creek RCMP service calls down in 2023
Dawson Creek RCMP reported to council that overall calls in January and February were down compared to 2022, but some categories increased.
Fort St. John firefighters recognized by province
The province has recognized two firefighters from the Fort St. John Fire Department for 25 years of service.
City to make procurements through Kinetic GPO
The City of Fort St. John has announced its intent to participate in procurements through Kinetic GPO, a cooperative purchasing organization.
Chamber to host luncheon on First Nations agreements
The Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon with members of the provincial government to discuss the recent First Nations agreements.
Commercial vehicle weight limits to change Saturday
B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation announced that commercial vehicles travelling on provincial highways can now utilize full axle weights.
No injuries reported in Fort St. John drive-by shooting
Fort St. John RCMP received reports of shots fired on 74th Street early Friday morning in what police are calling a drive-by.
Pile burns planned near Fort Nelson
BC Wildfire Service will be conducting 32 burn piles near Fort Nelson between March 25th and March 31st.
Cattleman Association among groups requesting PRRD funding
The Peace River Regional Cattleman Association requested $200,000 from the PRRD to continue funding their Livestock Protection Program.
PRRHD tax adjustment incoming for Dawson Creek hospital
The PRRHD has announced a “proactive” tax adjustment to support the Dawson Creek hospital replacement project.
District of Taylor to repeal 20 old bylaws
The District of Taylor has drafted a bylaw that would repeal 20 miscellaneous bylaws that have been superseded.
Taylor council discusses new bee and hen keeping bylaw
The District of Taylor council recently discussed a proposed zoning bylaw allowing residents to keep hens and bees.
City to hold public meeting on community garden
The City of Fort St. John is organizing a town hall session to chat with residents about the future of the community garden.
Taylor passes policy on firefighter status for council
The District of Taylor has adopted a policy to allow sitting members of council or the mayor to maintain status as a firefighter.
Chamber hosts luncheon with MLA Davies
The Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon with MLA Dan Davies to discuss the 2023 provincial budget on March 20th.
