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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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Court Report: June 19th to 23rd

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from June 19th to 23rd.

Curbside recycling bins in Fort St. John (file)
Tuesday’s recycling collection delayed

Tuesday’s recycling collection is delayed in the City of Fort St. John.

Record-breaking Donnie Creek wildfires continues to grow

The record-breaking Donnie Creek wildfire has grown to approximately 574,511 hectares.

Over 100 firefighters on West Kiskatinaw River wildfire

Over 100 firefighters are working on the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire on Monday, which remains out of control at 25,095 hectares.

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Candidates for Hudson’s Hope by-election declared

The District of Hudson's Hope has released a declaration of candidates for the upcoming by-election.

North Peace Secondary School graduates celebrated Friday

North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS)  class of 2023 celebrated a milestone on Friday, walking the stage to graduate in front of friends, family, teachers and classmates.

Over 200 firefighters working on record-breaking Donnie Creek wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) say 205 firefighters are working on the record-breaking Donnie Creek wildfire on Friday.

Increased wildfire behaviour possible in South Peace due to forecasted high winds

With storms and high winds in the forecast, the wildfires in the South Peace may still see an increase in fire behaviour in the coming days.

Local artists win awards at Open Sky 2023

A few local artists won awards for their work at the Open Sky Exhibition in Chetwynd, held by Arts North East.

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Search party for Darylyn Supernant this weekend

Savannah Gouchey is hosting a search party this weekend for her cousin Darylyn Supernant, who was last seen on March 15th in Dawson Creek.

Local elementary hosts second annual bike rodeo

A local elementary school hosted its second annual bike rodeo Friday morning to teach kids about bicycle safety.

School District 60 office exterior. (File)
School District 60 board raises inflation issues with Legislative Assembly of BC

School District 60's board of trustees recently raised issues on inflation costs not being accounted for in its budget with a Legislative Assembly of British Columbia committee.

Door damaged, two cookies stolen during Baking Me Crazy break-in

A locally owned and operated bakery was broken into early Thursday morning, following two other break-ins in a plaza on 100th Avenue earlier in the week.

Record-breaking Donnie Creek wildfire continues to grow

The record-breaking Donnie Creek wildfire continues to grow, with fire behaviour increasing on the fire’s east flank.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Peace River, Fort Nelson regions

Conditions are reportedly favourable for severe thunderstorms that could produce strong winds, large hail and heavy rain in the Peace River and Fort Nelson regions.

The reverse osmosis filter at the water treatment plant in Hudson's Hope. (District of Hudson's Hope)
Hudson’s Hope waiting on Northern Health response on lifting boil water advisory

The District of Hudson’s Hope is awaiting a response from Northern Health about rescinding its boil water advisory. 

Firefighters responding to a house fire.
Structure fires quickly extinguished in Fort St. John

The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to two structure fires in the city on Wednesday.

Smoke expected to increase over South Peace wildfires

Due to a possibility of rain and thundershowers, smoke is expected to be visible over the South Peace Complex on Thursday.

Child Development Centre receives $10,000

The Child Development Centre in Fort St. John received $10,000 this week that will be used to cover repairs, maintenance and painting.

Taste of Fort St. John International Food Festival returns this weekend

The Taste of Fort St. John International Food Festival is back this weekend.

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