PRRD public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is holding a public hearing to discuss amendments to a zoning bylaw that would change the designation of a property type.
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UPDATE: Pool to reopen after mechanical issue
The North Peace Leisure Pool is currently closed due to a mechanical issue with the chlorination system.
SD 60 students shred with Olympic skateboarder
Not many people can say they skateboarded with an Olympian, but a few local middle school students can now say they have.
Fort St. John woman to celebrate 100th birthday
Long-time Fort St. John resident Marie Kirkpatrick will be celebrating her 100th birthday on February 27th.
Local professionals speak with students about future jobs
Students heard from local professionals on opportunities available in the north at this year’s youth conference.
Davies responds to recall “misinformation” pamphlet
North Peace MLA Dan Davies responded to the pamphlet of “misinformation” circulating about his recall.
Fort St. John SPCA finds new home
The Fort St. John branch of the BC SPCA has signed a three-year lease for a new building.
Dr. Kearney students help build skate ramps
Students from Dr. Kearney Middle School gathered Thursday at the Pomeroy Sports Centre to build skateboard equipment with Ben Degros.
BC natural gas begins 3k mile journey
Canadian gas giant Tourmaline Oil Corporation has begun shipping liquid natural gas to international markets.
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce confident in community’s resilience
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce recently met with the Canfor transition team to lay out what the next steps are after the announcement of the mill closure.
3.2 magnitude earthquake near Farmington due to fracking
One of three seismic events near Farmington on February 15th was due to hydraulic fracturing operations, according to BC Energy Regulators.
Wanted man located in Langley
Joel Dustin Toth, who was wanted by Fort St. John police, was located in Langley on February 21st.
Second advance voting for Area C by-election open
The last advance voting opportunity for the Area C by-election opened Wednesday at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.
UPDATE: SD 60 Band raises over 6k from Lido fundraiser
School District 60’s Senior Band raised $6,786 at their fundraising event at the Lido on February 10th.
Northern Lights Raceway prepares for 25th Anniversary
Northern Lights Raceway is gearing up to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.
New report shows Indigenous language learning on the rise
The FPCC released its fourth Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages, which revealed that Indigenous language learning is on the rise.
New Skilled Trades Certification open house
SkilledTradesBC is hosting an open house in Fort St. John to introduce the new Skilled Trades Certification.
Vehicle incident leads to massive power outage
A two-vehicle incident on Monday night led to a massive power outage in Fort St. John.
Over 1k children living in poverty in Fort St. John
A new report from First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society indicated that 12.5 per cent of children in Fort St. John were living in poverty in 2020.
465 organ transplants performed in BC last year
A total of 465 British Columbians received an organ transplant in 2022, 28 of whom call northern B.C. home.
