Miracle Treat Day raises over $10K in Fort St. John for BC Children’s Hospital
Miracle Treat Day at the Fort St. John Dairy Queen raised $10,742 for the BC Children’s Hospital.
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Credentials removed from midwife working in Dawson Creek after death of an infant
A midwife working at the Dawson Creek Hospital had her credentials removed and has been barred from reapplying for her license for five years after the death of an infant.
Underground utility installation closes portion of 112th Avenue for a week
112th Avenue between 92nd and 95th Street will be closed for approximately one week.
Food drive taking place at Overdose Awareness Day event in Fort St. John
A food drive will be held at the International Overdose Awareness Day event taking place in Fort St. John.
“Big Valley Jamboree was insane”: Local singer-songwriter reflects on his performance
Fort St. John singer-songwriter Brayden Watson took to the stage at Big Valley Jamboree’s 30th anniversary last weekend, thanks to Make-A-Wish Canada.
Locals selected for Fort St. John’s Artists in Residence program
Two local artists have been selected for public art residencies through a partnership between the City of Fort St. John and STEPS Public Art.
NLC Board of Governors elects new chair
Lori Archibald has been elected as the new chair of the Northern Lights College Board of Governors.
Vancouver-Kensington MLA visits Fort St. John for anti-racism initiatives
Mable Elmore, the MLA for Vancouver-Kensington, visited Fort St. John last week to speak with the Filipino community about a Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre.
Campfire prohibition rescinded in Prince George Fire Centre
A Category 1 fire, or campfire, is an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.
North Peace Ride for the Disabled looking for volunteers
North Peace Ride for the Disabled is looking for volunteers for the Fall Fair and its upcoming season.
Areas of Off-leash Dog Park closed next week for weed spraying
The small and medium areas of the Off-Lease Dog Park in Fort St. John will be closed next week for weed spraying.
Local woman encourages residents to ask questions during Overdose Awareness Day event
A local woman is helping to inform residents about International Overdose Awareness Day being held in Fort St. John at the Festival Plaza at the end of the month.
Crews start installing ice at Pomeroy Sport Centre
Crews have been installing ice at the Pomeroy Sport Centre since Wednesday, according to the City of Fort St. John.
Chetwynd Councillor submits resignation notice
District of Chetwynd councillor Clay Bassendowski submitted his notice of resignation on Monday.
Northeast B.C. welcomed 54 new residents in 2022
Northeast B.C. welcomed 54 new residents in 2022, bringing the region’s population to 72,162, according to a recent report from Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Court Report: July 31st to August 4
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from July 31st to August 4th.
BC Highway Patrol seizes 52 grams of illicit drugs in Dawson Creek
BC Highway Patrol - Dawson Creek officers seized over 50 grams of suspected drugs last week while conducting targeted enforcement of dangerous driving behaviours.
Kari-Lea Charlesworth named new Hudson’s Hope councillor
Kari-Lea Charlesworth was named the new Hudson’s Hope councillor following the by-election on July 29th and the judicial recount.
Donnie Creek wildfire no longer a wildfire of note after days of rain
After a few days of rain, the BC Wildfire Service no longer considers the Donnie Creek wildfire a wildfire of note.
North Peace Fall Fair is ready to go on
After some critical repairs and upgrades, the North Peace Fall Fair will continue, just with more tents than usual.
