Taylor council delays grant writer contract decision, more info needed
Taylor council has decided to postpone awarding a contract for grant writer services, feeling more information is needed.
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City donates used air handling units to SPCA
The City of Fort St. John is donating three air handling units to the North Peace SPCA to help reduce renovation costs for the organization's temporary facility.
Hudson’s Hope all-candidates forum held ahead of by-election
The five candidates looking to fill Hudson's Hope's vacant councillor seat participated in an all-candidates forum on Saturday.
District of Taylor recommends five per cent tax increase in 2024 budget
The District of Taylor continued discussing the 2024 budget during Monday's committee of the whole meeting.
MLA Dan Davies raises concerns over Land Act legislation impact on British Columbians
MLA Dan Davies is raising concerns over the NDP government's legislation to amend the Land Act.
Hudson’s Hope announces advanced voting day
The District of Hudson's Hope has announced the advanced voting day for the upcoming by-election.
District of Taylor supports funding for Emergency Operation Centre
The District of Taylor has voted in favour of supporting funding for its Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) at Monday's regular council meeting.
City of Dawson Creek seeks restaurant operator for airport
The City of Dawson Creek has released a notice of its intention to lease a 1,000-square-foot area in the city’s airport to be used as a restaurant.
PRRD organizes open houses on building bylaw updates
The PRRD has organized open houses in Fort St. John, Chetwynd, and Dawson Creek to inform residents about updates being made to its current building bylaw.
Dusty Road Ventures receives contract to man Mile 62.5 station
The Peace River Regional District has awarded the attendant contract for the Mile 62.5 Transfer Station to Dusty Road Ventures.
PRRD defers scholarship awards for graduates hired by Northern Health
The Peace River Regional District has deferred recommendations to award scholarships to recent graduates hired by Northern Health.
MLA Dan Davies to hold town hall discussion on crime
BC United shadow ministers Micheal De Jong, Mike Morris, and Elenore Sturko will join Davies to speak on the party's plans and answer questions from residents.
Women’s Resource Society sees a 10% increase in clients during 2023
The Fort St John Women's Resource Society saw a 10 per cent increase in clients accessing services in 2023.
Kin Park Frostival cancelled due to warm weather
The Kin Park Frostival skating event scheduled for Friday, February 2nd, has been officially cancelled due to the warm weather.
Phase three of pool replacement project focuses on community engagement and tax considerations
The Peace River Regional District has hired Mickelson Consulting Inc. to gain additional community input about replacing the North Peace Leisure Facility.
Council endorses 988 crisis line initiative
Fort St. John council recently voted in favour of displaying posters in city facilities to promote the 988 Crisis Line to spread awareness about suicide prevention.
Council rejects financial aid for Cold Shot Bus Service
City council is rejecting a request for financial assistance from the Cold Shot Bus Service and suggests the company speak to non-profits for help.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for storage yard on Northern Lights Drive
Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for the construction of a storage yard on Northern Lights Drive.
Fort St. John expected to spend $46.6 million on capital projects in 2024
The draft of the 2024 capital budget was presented to Fort St. John council on January 22nd, which expects $46,577,025 to be spent on projects in 2024.
City proposes increasing property taxes in 2024 operating budget
Property owners may see a 4.25 per cent increase in the tax rate this year, according to the first draft of the 2024 operating budget presented to the Fort St. John council on January 22nd.
