Kelly Lake forming central government
A management and community development society based out of Kelly Lake is in the early stage of forming a central government for the community.Â
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Special air quality statement ends for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
The special air quality statement issued on June 8th has ended for northeast British Columbia.
Tour of Honour makes a stop in Fort St. John
The Tour of Honour made a stop in Fort St. John on Friday to showcase its housing setup for first responders and military personnel.
RCMP looking for information on highschool break in
The Fort St. John RCMP are seeking information on three youth suspects who broke into the North Peace Secondary School on June 10th.
PRRD sets date for meeting on Treaty Land Sharing Networks
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has set a date for a special committee meeting to address items, including the Treaty Land Sharing Network, after the initial meeting was deferred earlier this month.
Tumbler Ridge mayor intends to address lack of support for evacuees in Alberta
Despite Tumbler Ridge residents being able to return home this week, mayor Darryl Krakowka still intends to address the issue of residents not being able to receive support after evacuating to Alberta due to a nearby wildfire.
Donnie Creek wildfire planned ignition pushed back
Crews working on the Donnie Creek Complex chose to push the planned ignition on the Donnie Creek wildfire back until conditions are more favourable.
UPDATE: Code Orange removed from Prince George hospital after bus incident
The University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) in Prince George declared a Code Orange Friday morning after a motor vehicle incident involving a charter bus.
Forecasted winds may affect fires near Tumbler Ridge
Wildfire crews could expect increased fire behaviour on the South Peace Complex due to high winds in the forecast.
Quality Wind Farm receives minor damages from wildfire
Quality Wind Farm, located near Tumbler Ridge, received minor overall damage due to the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Leisure pool closed for emergent repair
The leisure pool in the North Peace Leisure Pool is closed for emergent repair.
Fort St. John’s first Seniors Expo “wildly successful”
Fort St. John’s first Senior’s Expo was “wildly successful,” with over 200 seniors in attendance.
Travelling carnival to appear in Dawson Creek following reported injuries in Alberta
Wild Rose Shows will be at the Dawson Creek Carnival at the end of the month, despite a couple of recent incidents resulting in injuries.
Low fire behaviour allows Tumbler Ridge residents to return home
Low fire behaviour on the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire has allowed Tumbler Ridge residents to return home, though the community is still on evacuation alert.
Changes to evacuation orders, alerts in Peace region
The Peace River Regional District shared several changes to evacuation orders and alerts surrounding the West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires.
Donnie Creek wildfire grows over 500,000 hectares
The Donnie Creek wildfire is now 506,692 hectares, only 14,320 hectares less than B.C.’s largest wildfire in history, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS)
Scammers posing as firefighters to ask for donations
The Fort St. John Professional Firefighters Association is warning residents of scam calls from people claiming to be part of the organization.
Dawson Creek ticket worth over $73K
A Lotto 6/49 ticket bought in Dawson Creek for Wednesday’s draw is worth $73,607.30.
UPDATE: Tumbler Ridge downgrades evacuation order to alert
The District of Tumbler Ridge has rescinded the evacuation order issued on June 8th.
Brave nine-year-old saves family from house fire
Nine-year-old Parker Johnsen, saved his family from a house fire in Charlie Lake, in the early hours of morning on May 13th.
