Fencing built as construction for Kin Park upgrades continues
Fencing is being erected on the east side of Fort St. John’s Kin Park as contractors prepare to continue working on upgrades.
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Fort St. John RCMP arrest four Alberta youths with stolen truck
On May 7th, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment reportedly received a request for assistance from the Grande Prairie detachment, saying a stolen pickup truck was believed to be in the area.
UPDATE: MLA Bernier calls Chetwynd Hospital diversions ‘horrifying’
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says enough is enough when it comes to diversions at the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
Single overdose death reported in northeast BC for March
The latest report from the B.C. Coroners Service says one person died because of a drug overdose in northeast B.C. in March.
Sentencing hearing ends for Fort St. John veterinarian guilty of sexual assault
The sentencing hearing for Justin Sewell, the Fort St. John veterinarian, who was charged with sexual assault, wrapped up on May 2nd.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek library patrons’ data taken in breach
Library patrons in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are being advised that some of their email addresses and phone numbers were part of a leak.
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department closed for third weekend in a row
The emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital had to close for the third weekend in a row due to a staffing shortage.
Fort St. John RCMP seize prolific offender’s car
A Mercedes-Benz will be put up for auction after it was used to flee from the Fort St. John RCMP multiple times.
Collins family expresses gratitude after missing brother found safe
Amy Collins says she feels relieved that her brother was found safe, after being missing for days.
Minister of Health comments on Fort St. John Hospital emergency department closure
Minister of Health Adrian Dix says emergency room closures like the one impacting the Fort St. John Hospital Thursday are often a result of one or two people not being able to come into work.
Fort St. John ranks high in housing affordability
Fort St. John is not only one of the most affordable places to live in the north, but is also being labelled as a possible "best-kept secret" in British Columbia.
UPDATE: MLA Dan Davies slams Ministry of Health as FSJ Hospital Emergency Department unavailable Thursday
Exactly one month after the last service interruption, Northern Health says the Emergency Department at the Fort St. John Hospital is closed.
BC Hydro work closes Northern Lights Drive trail in Fort St. John
Fort St. John residents are being asked to stay away from the Northern Lights Drive trail for the next few days.
Fort St. John mayor comments on drug decriminalization changes
Fort St. John Mayor Lilia Hansen says she’s pleased to see the changes the province has made to its drug decriminalization pilot program but adds that more needs to be done to address the opioid crisis.
Wanted: Michael Trosky
Police officers in Dawson Creek are turning to the public for help finding a man wanted on 13 unendorsed warrants in B.C. and several more outstanding charges in Alberta.
Province announces new mental health and addictions program for South Peace youth
Mental health and addiction services for kids, youth, and families in the Peace River South area are expanding, according to a recent announcement from the provincial government.
Fort St. John veterinarian sexual assault sentencing hearing resumes
After being adjourned last July, the sentencing hearing for a Fort St. John veterinarian guilty of sexual assault resumed this week.
Employee dies of cardiac arrest at Fort St. John grocery store
Fort St. John RCMP officers say they were called to a local grocery store where an employee went into cardiac arrest on the weekend.
UPDATE: Trio of wildfires north of Fort St. John reported over the weekend
The fires are currently listed as ‘out of control,' meaning they are not responding to suppression efforts.
UPDATE: Wildfire reported in North Brassey Creek area
The wildfire was reported at 4:43 p.m. on the afternoon of April 26th and is listed by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) as ‘out of control.’
Fort St. John RCMP arrest four Alberta youths with stolen truck
On May 7th, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment reportedly received a request for assistance from the Grande Prairie detachment, saying a stolen pickup truck was believed to be in the area.
UPDATE: MLA Bernier calls Chetwynd Hospital diversions ‘horrifying’
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says enough is enough when it comes to diversions at the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
Single overdose death reported in northeast BC for March
The latest report from the B.C. Coroners Service says one person died because of a drug overdose in northeast B.C. in March.
Sentencing hearing ends for Fort St. John veterinarian guilty of sexual assault
The sentencing hearing for Justin Sewell, the Fort St. John veterinarian, who was charged with sexual assault, wrapped up on May 2nd.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek library patrons’ data taken in breach
Library patrons in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are being advised that some of their email addresses and phone numbers were part of a leak.
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department closed for third weekend in a row
The emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital had to close for the third weekend in a row due to a staffing shortage.
Fort St. John RCMP seize prolific offender’s car
A Mercedes-Benz will be put up for auction after it was used to flee from the Fort St. John RCMP multiple times.
Collins family expresses gratitude after missing brother found safe
Amy Collins says she feels relieved that her brother was found safe, after being missing for days.
Minister of Health comments on Fort St. John Hospital emergency department closure
Minister of Health Adrian Dix says emergency room closures like the one impacting the Fort St. John Hospital Thursday are often a result of one or two people not being able to come into work.
Fort St. John ranks high in housing affordability
Fort St. John is not only one of the most affordable places to live in the north, but is also being labelled as a possible "best-kept secret" in British Columbia.
UPDATE: MLA Dan Davies slams Ministry of Health as FSJ Hospital Emergency Department unavailable Thursday
Exactly one month after the last service interruption, Northern Health says the Emergency Department at the Fort St. John Hospital is closed.
BC Hydro work closes Northern Lights Drive trail in Fort St. John
Fort St. John residents are being asked to stay away from the Northern Lights Drive trail for the next few days.
Fort St. John mayor comments on drug decriminalization changes
Fort St. John Mayor Lilia Hansen says she’s pleased to see the changes the province has made to its drug decriminalization pilot program but adds that more needs to be done to address the opioid crisis.
Wanted: Michael Trosky
Police officers in Dawson Creek are turning to the public for help finding a man wanted on 13 unendorsed warrants in B.C. and several more outstanding charges in Alberta.
Province announces new mental health and addictions program for South Peace youth
Mental health and addiction services for kids, youth, and families in the Peace River South area are expanding, according to a recent announcement from the provincial government.
Fort St. John veterinarian sexual assault sentencing hearing resumes
After being adjourned last July, the sentencing hearing for a Fort St. John veterinarian guilty of sexual assault resumed this week.
Employee dies of cardiac arrest at Fort St. John grocery store
Fort St. John RCMP officers say they were called to a local grocery store where an employee went into cardiac arrest on the weekend.
UPDATE: Trio of wildfires north of Fort St. John reported over the weekend
The fires are currently listed as ‘out of control,' meaning they are not responding to suppression efforts.
UPDATE: Wildfire reported in North Brassey Creek area
The wildfire was reported at 4:43 p.m. on the afternoon of April 26th and is listed by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) as ‘out of control.’
