PRRD cancels evacuation alerts for West Kiskatinaw River, Peavine Creek wildfires
The evacuation alerts for the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires were cancelled by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) Tuesday afternoon.
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Big League Utilities awarded $295,500 tender in Charlie Lake
Big League Utilities Corp. was awarded a $295,500 tender by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to construct sewer main and valve installations in Charlie Lake.
Council member appointed to Health Services Centre Community Advisory Council
The City of Fort St. John was asked to appoint a member of council to sit on the Health Services Centre Community Advisory Council (HSCCAC).
District Sports Council requests city liaisonÂ
The Fort St. John District Sports Council requested a city liaison, and a councillor was chosen during a regular council meeting on June 26th.
Rising temperatures increase fire behaviour around Donnie Creek wildfire
The Donnie Creek wildfire remains classified as out of control while rising temperatures are causing an increase in fire behaviour.
Court Report: June 26th to 30th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from June 26th to June 30th.
Evacuation Alert issued for Donnie Creek wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) issued an evacuation alert for the Donnie Creek wildfire area.
Fort St. John SPCA looking for volunteers
While work continues on the North Peace SPCA’s new temporary building, the organization is searching for new volunteers.
Vehicle incident in Hudson’s Hope results in death of 18-year-old
An early morning vehicle crash in Hudson’s Hope resulted in the death of an 18-year-old male, according to police.
UPDATE: Missing 29-year-old located
The Fort St. John RCMP was asking for assistance locating a woman reported missing on June 29th and was last seen around June 23rd.Â
Association for Community Living appoints new CEO
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) has appointed a new CEO.
Approximately 1,750 hectare aerial ignition planned on Donnie Creek wildfire
An approximately 1,750-hectare aerial ignition on the Donnie Creek wildfire is planned for Friday afternoon.
Construction on pipeline near Peace Island Park underway
Westcoast Energy, an Enbridge company, is replacing a pipeline section near Peace Island Park.
BC Energy Regulator, Blueberry River First Nations worked on new consultation process
The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) and Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) have co-developed a new consultation process for oil and gas development.
Mathew’s Park upgrades stalled due to delivery delays
Upgrades at Mathew’s Park were put on hold the last few weeks due to delays in receiving playground equipment, but work on the parking lot and trails begin the first week of July.
Chetwynd Safe Home will be unstaffed until further notice
Chetwynd’s Safe Home for women fleeing violence will be unstaffed until further notice.
City of Fort St. John fire ban rescinded
The City of Fort St. John fire ban has been rescinded as of noon on Friday.
Bridge maintenance on Highway 97, 24 hours a day until further notice
Drive BC says bridge maintenance on the Sikanni Chief River bridge will affect traffic 24 hours a day until further notice.
Northern Health expecting long wait times at Fort St. John Hospital
Northern Health is advising residents that wait times in the emergency department may be longer due to an influx of patients at the hospital.
Taste of Fort St. John 2023 was a ‘big success’
The 2023 Taste of Fort St. John International Food Festival was a “big success,” according to the founder and director of the FSJ Multicultural Society.
