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Shailynn Foster

Shailynn has been writing since she was 7 years old but started her journey as a journalist about a year ago. Shailynn was born and raised in Fort St. John, and she plays video games during the week and D&D on the weekends. More by Shailynn Foster

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Registration open for That Dam Run in Hudson’s Hope

Registration for this year’s That Dam Run on the W.A.C.-Bennett Dam in Hudson’s Hope is now open.

Dawson Creek looking to demolish unsafe structure

The City of Dawson Creek is looking to demolish a structure on 17th Street that is deemed unsafe.

City of Dawson Creek supports Freedom Mobile tower

Dawson Creek Council put its support behind a new Freedom Mobile tower at 1401 8th Street on Monday.

A white BC Transit bus with green and blue waves on it.
Dawson Creek mayor interested in BC Transit Digital On-Demand pilot project

The Digital On-Demand program will use technology to dispatch a bus, van or fleet of vehicles to locations dictated by riders.

FSJ Classic Cruisers holds Summer Nights Expo 2023

Proceeds from the Summer Nights Expo will be split between Blueberry River First Nation’s lunchbox program and the Women’s Resource Society.

Rotary Club in FSJ at the breakfast drive-thru. (Supplied)
Rotary Drive Thru Breakfast returns in September

Pre-orders for the seventh annual Rotary Drive Thru breakfast are now being accepted.

Man dead after standoff with police outside Mackenzie home

The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia has been notified about a man who is believed to have died from a self inflicted wound after a standoff with police outside his home, according to the BC RCMP.

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Bear traps set up in Hudson’s Hope

Two live bear traps have been set up in Hudson’s Hope due to the animals being attracted to apples and berries in the district.

Local vet’s next court appearance moved to September

A local vet’s court appearance for multiple sexual offences was cancelled on Wednesday and moved to September.

Crosstown tenants not being vacated: Métis Nation British Columbia

Métis Nation British Columbia is looking to purchase Crosstown Apartments but has no intention of vacating current residents, despite a previous media report.

Tumbler Ridge takes steps to curb loose animals in community

The District of Tumbler Ridge has been having an issue with irresponsible pet owners and loose animals in the community and looking at reworking its Animal Responsibility Bylaw to address the concerns.

North Peace Fall Fair schedule jam-packed

The North Peace Fall Fair is less than three days away, and the schedule is jam-packed with activities for families to take in.

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Court Report: August 8th to 11th

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from August 8th to 11th.

Planning already underway for 102nd Dawson Creek Exhibition 

Planning for the 102nd Dawson Creek Exhibition is already underway, according to the association’s president Connie Patterson.

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Public support helps Super Cabs expand in Fort St. John

Super Cabs owner Mebin Veliyath was approved to operate two more cars after applying for five taxi licences in March.

Canna Cabana’s window smashed, nothing taken

A Fort St. RCMP investigation is underway after Canna Cabana's window was smashed Tuesday morning.

UPDATE: Dawson Creek traffic stop leads to hit and run

A traffic stop in Dawson Creek led to a hit-and-run incident on Friday night.

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Wildfire activity slows down in northeast B.C.

Although the warming and drying trends have returned to the region, wildfire activity has slowed, and there were no new fires sparked over the weekend.

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Bold Promotions Charity Pro-Am raises over $57K for FSJ Firefighters Charitable Society

Bold Promotions Charity Pro-Am raised over $57,000 for the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society.

Northern Rockies Secure Landfill issued warnings for non-compliance

The BC Environmental Assessment Office has issued a warning to an Alberta-based company for its handling of a landfill for hazardous materials from oil and gas activities approximately 20 kilometres south of Fort Nelson.

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