Donnie Creek wildfire grows due to planned ignitions
The Donnie Creek wildfire continues to grow, but a lot of the growth is due to planned ignitions, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
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Former Fort St. John resident credited in newest Spider-Man movie
A former Fort St. John resident, Braden Scheck, is credited in the new movie, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse.
Peace Gallery North staff member receives death threat prior to Pride exhibit
A month prior to the grand opening of the Pride exhibit at Peace Gallery North, a member of the public allegedly threatened to kill a gallery staff member.
Rumble Industries host second highway clean up in memory of Vance Dancy
Rumble Industries held the second annual Vance Dancy Memorial Clean Up on the Alaska Highway last weekend.
Possible service interruption at Fort St. John Hospital over weekend may impact maternity patients
The Fort St. John Hospital is facing another weekend staff shortage, this time, there’s a gap in operating room coverage.
Fort St. John Northern Lights College graduates walk stage
Northern Lights College (NLC) graduates walked the stage Thursday afternoon in the presence of friends, family, college staff and local politicians.
New wildfire sparked near Bear Flats classified as out of control
A new out-of-control wildfire sparked off Highway 29 near Bear Flats shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Fundraiser taking place for local mom with MS
A local car wash is hosting a fundraiser for Coreen Loney, who recently found out she has another autoimmune disease after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018.
$1.2 million Kids Arena Fieldhouse upgrades complete
The Kids Arena Fieldhouse upgrades are complete, keeping within the $1.2 million budget.
UDPATE: Four companies associated with Site C make court appearance
Four companies associated with the Site C dam project were charged for depositing water that had run over potentially acid-generating rocks into the Peace River and not reporting it.
Coastal GasLink nearly 89% complete
Coastal GasLink (CGL) is 88.4 per cent complete, according to May’s construction update.
Bluey Day raises $63K for hospital foundation
Many residents had their heads shaved on Saturday, raising $63,532.25 for the hospital foundation’s cancer diagnostics and treatment fund.
Toboggan Hill Park fire quickly extinguished
The Fort St. John Fire Department quickly responded to a brush fire at Toboggan Hill Park on Tuesday.
City of Fort St. John campfire ban extended
The City of Fort St. John has extended the campfire ban until June 16th or otherwise rescinded.
Three NPSS students win medals at Provincial Skills Competition
Three North Peace Secondary School students took home silver at the 2023 Skills Canada British Columbia Provincial Competition.
BCWS increasing resources on Donnie Creek wildfire
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is increasing resources on the out-of-control Donnie Creek wildfire.
North Peace Pride Society is ‘Living Authentically as Nature Intended’ this Pride Week
The North Peace Pride Society is ‘Living Authentically as Nature Intended’ during Pride week in Fort St. John.
UPDATE: Fort St. John RCMP investigate vehicle stolen from BCWS employee
The Fort St. John RCMP are looking for information on a pickup truck stolen from the North Peace Airport parking lot on Tuesday.
Regional business liaison positions approved across Northern B.C.
Northern Development has approved 13 applications for regional business liaisons across nine organizations in B.C.
