City seeks funding for new bike racks
Fort St. John council voted to support city staff’s grant application for new bike racks to be installed in the downtown core at their January 22nd meeting.
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Council supports applications to UBCM’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
Fort St. John council says it supports staff preparing two grant applications for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Emergency Preparedness Fund.
Dawson Creek proposes policy to improve self-defence measures for bylaw officers
The City of Dawson Creek has proposed a policy to give bylaw officers better self-defence measures to help deal with difficult individuals and high-tension conflicts.
PRRD to determine future of North Peace Regional Park following feasibility study
The future of the North Peace Regional Park will be determined once a feasibility study of the fall fairgrounds is completed.Â
Conservative Party of B.C. hosts coffee and conversation event in Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of B.C. has organized a coffee and conversation event in Fort St. John at the end of the month to engage in thoughtful discussion with voters.
Enbridge, Fortis studying hydrogen as low-carbon energy option
Enbridge Inc. and FortisBC's Energy Inc. are receiving funding from the B.C.’s Ministry of Energy for a study to develop hydrogen as a low-carbon energy source for families and businesses.
Council pens support letter for immigration programs for settlement and employment opportunities
Fort St. John council recently penned letters of support for immigrant-related programs.
Public hearing scheduled for zoning amendment for storage yard on Northern Lights Drive
Council has begun the process of amending a zoning bylaw for a plot of land on Northern Lights Drive to accommodate the site as a storage yard for industrial equipment and a future shop.
PRRD pens letter of support to Minister of Transportation regarding Taylor Bridge
The PRRD issued a letter of support regarding the importance of the Taylor Bridge infrastructure to the Minister of Transportation.
Council enacts soil deposit and excavation bylaw to protect city infrastructure
Council approved a bylaw to regulate soil deposit and excavation within the City of Fort St John at its January 8th meeting.Â
Council consolidates community grants policy in unanimous decision
City council unanimously passed a request to clarify the parameters and guidelines of Fort St. John’s community grant program and sponsorship requests.Â
City staff directed to arrange meetings with local First Nations
The City of Fort St. John plans to reach out to local First Nations to arrange council to council meetings.
UPDATE: NLC students struggle with limited public evening transportation
Students at Northern Lights College are facing commuting challenges with public transportation ending at 7 p.m. in Fort St. John.
City council approves Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club’s request for rent rate reduction
Council approved a request from the Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club to reduce its rental rates in 2024.Â
Regional growth strategy underway
The Peace River Regional District penned a letter to Fort St. John council informing them the regional growth strategy is underway.
City council awards Kids Arena Fieldhouse construction to local company
Council has awarded the third phase of construction on the Kids Arena Fieldhouse to WL Construction of Fort St. John.Â
Council proclaims Family Literacy Week in Fort St. John
On Monday, council proclaimed January 21st to 28th Family Literacy Week in the city, with Family Literacy Day being observed on January 27th.Â
City of Fort St. John sells plot of land to non-profit for $1
The City of Fort St. John has put out a notice on Thursday of their intention to sell a plot of land to VRS Communities for only $1.Â
UPDATE: City of Fort St. John, SD 60 no longer offering info session on SOGI
The City of Fort St. John and School District 60 have organized a virtual session on the ARC Foundation’s SOGI 1 2 3 Program and what diversity and inclusion look like in schools.
Peace Gallery North seeing a boost in attendance ahead of newest exhibit opening
Peace Gallery North has seen an increase in attendance at its exhibit openings over the past few months and is looking to continue that trend with a new display to kick off 2024.
