Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative

Renovations complete on Dawson Creek ball diamonds

Renovations are complete on six ball diamonds at Kin Park in Dawson Creek, thanks in part to a $42,588 Recreation Infrastructure grant through Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).

Doig River First Nation looking to host open houses about Dawson Creek urban reserve

Motion to axe carbon tax for First Nations blocked, says MP Bob Zimmer

Court Report: March 11th to 15th

Below are the latest sentences handed out in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courtrooms from March 11th to 15th.

Decision yet to be given for Kelly Lake murder suspect

A trial was held this week in Dawson Creek Supreme Court, with Justice Marguerite Church adjourning the matter to review the case.

Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions

Curtis York Trucking has sent a letter to the City of Dawson Creek outlining concerns over stage two water restrictions implemented by the municipality.

City of Dawson Creek to review animal control spending

The City of Dawson Creek has set its budget for animal control, with council voting in favour of renewing its contract with the BC SPCA for just one year at $240,778 for 2024 while they review the bylaw to scale back services to core functions. 

Enbridge supporting Northeast BC students with bursary

Enbridge says their Northern Opportunities scholarship is taking applications up to March 15th, a bursary created to provide students with financial support as they complete their dual credit programs.

Ministry clarifies oil and gas tenure award to Blueberry River First Nations

PRRD directors had questions about the tenure during their February 22nd board meeting, following a January 31st letter by the ministry provided as notice of the tenure award.

Court Report: March 4th to 8th

Below are the latest sentences handed out in provincial courtrooms in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd from March 4th to 8th.

Canada’s ‘Indiana Jones’ heading to Northeast BC wellness conference

Adam Shoalts, often described as Canada's 'Indiana Jones', will be this year's keynote speaker for a health and wellness conference in Hudson's Hope.

Fort St. John man sentenced to six years in jail for violent home invasion

Garrett Allen Cazes, 41, was handed the sentence on January 8th in Fort St. John Provincial Court for unlawful confinement, aggravated assault, uttering threats, and breaking and entering of a dwelling house for robbery.

Prince George, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek issuing support letters for troop licence program

Councils in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John recommended issuing letters of support for the program during their February 26th regular meetings.

Peace River Regional District releases 2024 draft budget

The overall draft budget for all functions is $114.38 million, up $12.6 million or 12.4 percent from 2023, while the total requisition is $39.97 million, an increase of $2.7 million or 4.5 percent over last year. 

Blueberry River First Nation planning new oil and gas tenure

Blueberry River First Nations intends to take on a new petroleum and natural gas tenure, with a January 31st letter sent to the Peace River Regional District by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, authored and signed by April Connolly, senior advisor for First Nations relations. 

AutismBC seeking support for Peace residents

AutismBC has requested a letter of support from the Peace River Regional District and intends to apply for a $10,000 grant through the BC Hydro Go Fund. 

Canadian Natural Resources fined $40,000 for spill

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has fined Canadian Natural Resources $40,000 for a Sept. 20, 2021, spill at one of its well sites

Petronas fined $22,500 for spill

The British Columbia Energy Regulator has fined Petronas for a produced water spill on Feb 17th, 2021.

Hudson’s Hope RCMP warning public of ‘smishing’ scams

The Hudson's Hope RCMP says they would like to remind the public to stay vigilant and be wary of online scams, including subscription traps, identity theft, tax scams, health and medical scams, phishing and 'smishing'. 

Northern Lights College looking to build region-specific programming

Northern Lights College wants to further local agriculture dialogue and create region-specific programming after being invited to join a Ministry of Agriculture and Food workshop this past November.