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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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Over $14,500 raised at Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-pitch tournament

The annual Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-pitch Tournament raised $14,556.60 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s cancer diagnostic and treatment fund.

A justice's gavel on a wooden surface in front of books and scales.
Court Report: July 4th to 7th

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from July 4th to 10th.

UPDATE: Power outages in Fort St. John, surrounding area

Several power outages have occurred in Fort St. John and the surrounding area Monday morning, affecting approximately 120 customers.

Rhinaris Nasal Mist recalled due to microbial growth

The Pendopharm Division of Pharmascience is recalling Rhinaris Nasal Mist due to the risk of microbial growth.

Northern Health establishing temporary OPS site in Dawson Creek

Northern Health is establishing a temporary overdose prevention and harm reduction services site on the grounds of Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

UPDATE: Two bylaw readings in upcoming Taylor council meeting

The first three readings of two bylaws in the District of Taylor are scheduled for a regular council meeting on July 24th.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
PRRD awards Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan tender to Diamond Head Consulting

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) awarded the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan tender to Diamond Head Consulting, based out of Vancouver.

UPDATE: Bear attack near Tumbler Ridge leads to hospitalization 

A 21-year-old tree planter was attacked by a bear shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday near Tumbler Ridge, according to BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS).

Two new fires added to Donnie Creek Complex

Two new wildfires have been added to the Donnie Creek Complex.

Side of a RCMP cruiser. A white car with an RCMP logo
RCMP looking for information on drive-by shooting

The Fort St. John RCMP is looking for information on a drive-by shooting that occurred Thursday night.

The reverse osmosis filter at the water treatment plant in Hudson's Hope. (District of Hudson's Hope)
District of Hudson’s Hope asks residents to limit water usage

The District of Hudson’s Hope is asking its residents to limit their water usage to essential use only as demand increases in the warmer weather.

Charlie Lake Fire Hall with its trucks out front. (Charlie Lake Firefighters Association - Facebook)
Charlie Lake Fire Department respond to vehicle fire

The Charlie Lake Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Wednesday evening.

Gas prices may continue to lower in Canada: GasBuddy

Gas prices are considerably lower than last year in Fort St. John and across Canada, and may continue to decrease as the summer wears on.

Nurse standing with stethoscope. (File photo)
Health Connect Registry expands in B.C.

The provincial government expanded the Health Connect Registry, hosted by Health Link BC to connect primary-care providers to residents across all B.C. communities on July 1st.

RCMP Car with lights flashing and more lights flashing in the background.
UPDATE: Three arrested after stolen vehicle report on Wednesday morning

Three people were arrested heading toward Cecil Lake after a report of a stolen vehicle on Wednesday morning.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
NRRM reviews, updates emergency preparedness plans

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has been working with various agencies to review and update existing emergency preparedness plans.

Donnie Creek wildfire continues to grow

The Donnie Creek wildfire continues to grow and is approximately 572,287 hectares, due in part to the storms in the area.

MISSING: Mike Belick

The Fort St. John RCMP requests the public’s assistance in locating 61-year-old Mike Belick.

UPDATE: Man arrested in Taylor following incident at Peace Island Park

A man was arrested in Taylor on Wednesday night after a report of someone going in and out of trailers and motorhomes belonging to visitors staying at Peace Island Park campground.

West Kiskatinaw fire smoke above trees on a blue sky.
Area restriction around South Peace Complex to be rescinded

The area restriction around wildfires near Tumbler Ridge, known as the South Peace Complex, will be rescinded effective noon on Thursday.

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