Donnie Creek wildfire absorbs Holman Creek wildfire
The Holman Creek wildfire has been absorbed by the Donnie Creek wildfire, which is now estimated at 344,725 hectares.
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South Peace Complex incident management team established in Dawson Creek
The South Peace Complex incident management team has been established in Dawson Creek for the Peavine Creek and West Kiskatinaw wildfires.
Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
Stoddart Creek wildfire is being held, still burning inside perimeter
The Stoddart Creek wildfire remains classified as being held, meaning it is not expected to grow outside of the preset boundaries, though it continues to burn inside the fire's perimeter.
Services moving from Fort St. John Health Unit to Fort St. John Medical Clinic
Home care and public health services will be relocated to the Fort St. John Medical Clinic from the Fort St. John Health Unit as of Monday, June 12th.
Women’s Resource Society thriving in new space
The Woman’s Resource Society (WRS) recently moved to a new location, and board members say it’s “amazing.”
Fort St. John hockey player raises over $6K for mental health
A Fort St. John hockey player raised over $6,000 for mental health support through his Lift the Mask on Mental Health campaign launched earlier this year.
BC Chamber committed to bringing Taylor Bridge issues to provincial government
The BC Chamber of Commerce has committed to bringing the Taylor Bridge issues to the provincial government at its annual general meeting in Whistler last week.
Peace River Zone Theatre Festival kicks off Wednesday night
The Peace River Zone Theatre Festival kicks off Wednesday at the high school for three nights of plays.
Holman Creek wildfire expected to join Donnie Creek
The Holman Creek wildfire, discovered Monday, is likely to join with the Donnie Creek wildfire, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).
Incident management team expected for West Kistkatinaw, Peavine Creek wildfires
An incident management team is expected to set up in Dawson Creek to focus on slowing the progression of the West West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).
CDC celebrates 50th anniversary in Fort St. John with open house
The Fort St. John Child Development Centre (CDC) is holding an open house as part of its 50th year Anniversary following the successful talent show earlier this year.
Donis Road closed intermittently on Thursday
Starting Thursday, June 8th, Donis Road will be closed intermittently for cattle guard removals.
UPDATE: Donnie Creek wildfire second largest in B.C. history
The Donnie Creek wildfire has grown to 240,480 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in B.C.’s history, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
NPPS celebrating successful Pride Week
It was a busy week for the North Peace Pride Society and president Lyle Goldie said the entire week was a huge success.
Rotary Ribfest returning to Centennial Park for messy fun
Prepare to get messy because the Rotary Ribfest is returning to Fort St. John for its second year from July 13th to 16th in Centennial Park.
First nursing graduates from UNBC in Fort St. John celebrated on Friday
The first cohort of nurses to graduate from UNBC’s Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program celebrated at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre on Friday.
North Peace residents banded together to protect properties from Stoddart Creek wildfire
Despite the Stoddart Creek wildfire now being held, a Rose Prairie man says rural residents worked together to protect each other’s homes when it was first discovered.
Six new wildfires sparked in Peace, Northern Rockies regions
Six new wildfires started in the region over the weekend due to natural causes, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Court Report: June 2nd
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John Provincial Courts on June 2nd.
