Fish spawning site at Maurice Creek finished
The fish spawning shoal at Maurice Creek, as part of the Site C dam project, is now complete.
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Community fundraisers for family of local business owner
Community members started fundraisers for the family behind Aniela’s Kitchen and their newest addition, Ashton.
BC Conservatives welcome former Liberal MLA
BC Conservative leader Trevor Bolin said he is excited to welcome and work with MLA John Rustad, who recently crossed the party line.
City schedules public meeting for budget
The City of Fort St. John has started the process of approving its 2023 budget, and the next step is taking feedback from community members.
PC brand cheese recalled for listeria
Health Canada has issued a recall on Presidents Choice brand Canadian Cheddar Cheese for possible microbial contamination.
TAFFY to start youth group in Fort St. John
The Trans Alliance Friends Family and Youth Society (TAFFY) is starting a youth group in Fort St. John.
Evening Under the Stars raises $25k
The Rotary Club of Fort St. John’s Evening Under the Stars event raised over $25,000.
Advanced voting for Area C by-election available today
Advanced voting for the Area C by-election opened today at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.
B.C. man sentenced in drug-related abduction case
A B.C. man has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug-trafficking-related abduction that transported the victim from Langley to Dawson Creek.
City has authorized four lease agreement
Fort St. John City Council has authorized four lease agreements with local groups utilizing spaces at city facilities.
Local MP considers unidentified object takedown in Yukon a “failure”
MP Bob Zimmer has criticized the federal government for failing to “maintain our arctic sovereignty and security” after an unidentified object was shot down over Yukon.
City to draft unsightly premises bylaw
Fort St. John council has directed staff to begin work on a bylaw that covers the maintenance of commercial properties.
Two zoning bylaws amended following public hearings
Fort St. John council moved to adopt two new zoning bylaws after public hearings on February 13th.
City to postpone 2023 Community Awards
The City of Fort St. John has moved to postpone the 2023 Community Awards to research and explore new ideas for the annual awards.
$475K in grants awarded to library and historical society
The City of Fort St. John has agreed to set aside $475,000 for the Fort St. John Public Library and the North Peace Historical Society.
Charlie Lake Elementary PAC looking to replace basketball court
Charlie Lake Elementary’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is hosting a fundraising event for a new community basketball court.
Last bridge in Highway 29 realignment complete
Construction on the last bridge in the Highway 29 realignment project has come to an end, according to BC Hydro.
Dober and Bumstead ‘disappointed’ by WestJet decision
After the over year and a half of work it took to implement WestJet’s services in Dawson Creek, the current and former mayors cannot help but be disappointed by the airline's decision to pull service.
Information session on orphan oil and gas sites
The BC Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC) is hosting an informational session in Fort St. John for land owners with orphaned oil and gas sites.
Province providing funding for communities impacted by forestry
The Provincial government is providing $1.5 million to the north in the second round of the Rural Business and Community Recovery Initiative.
