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PRRD Area B residents voting in referendum today
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Residents in Electoral Area B can vote today in a potable water referendum. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 16 locations in Area B […]
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FULL STORY: Cody McDonell acquitted of manslaughter in death of Travis Waite
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Close to two years after the death of Travis Waite, Judge Rita Bowry rendered her decision in a Fort St. John courtroom on Friday afternoon. Cody McDonell has been acquitted of […]
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Woman involved in Fort St. John fatal motorcycle crash has come forward: RCMP
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The woman Fort St. John RCMP were asking to come forward after a fatal motorcycle crash has identified herself to police. On June 22nd, 2017 at 2:42 am, Fort St. […]
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BREAKING: Cody McDonell acquitted of manslaughter in death of Travis Waite
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Cody Kenneth McDonell was acquitted of manslaughter in a Fort St. John courtroom this afternoon. McDonell was accused of manslaughter in connection with the death of 29-year-old Travis Waite on […]
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Fort St. John Mayor and Council could be getting a pay raise come December
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Mayor of Fort St. John and Council members could be in line for a pay increase. A Council Remuneration Community Advisory Committee was tasked on reviewing a report from […]
Arts & Culture
10th Annual Chili Bowl Bash happening Saturday evening
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The 10th Annual Fort St. John Chili Bowl Bash is happening this weekend. The event is being put on by the North Peace Potter’s Guild and the Fort St. John […]
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Planned power outage taking place along Highway 29 on Sunday
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro will be conducting a planned power outage along Highway 29 between Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope on Sunday. The power outage will affect 82 customers along the […]
Canadian Press
Muskrat Falls budget increased by $1 billion
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The price tag of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project in Labrador has been increased by another $1 billion. Nalcor Energy CEO Stan Marshall says the new price tag for the dam […]
Election
Christy Clark and BC Liberals deliver Throne Speech with a taste of BC NDP and BC Green Platforms
VICTORIA, B.C. – Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon presented the Throne Speech on behalf of the BC Liberal Party on Thursday afternoon. “British Columbians spoke loud and clear – they’re looking for a better balance between economic, […]
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Voting for the PRRD Area ‘B’ Potable water referendum happening this weekend
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River Regional District will be holding voting for its potable water referendum for residents of Electoral Area ‘B’ this weekend. Voting will take place on Saturday, June 24th […]
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Missing Squamish 18-year-old may be in Fort St. John area
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Squamish RCMP are seeking assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old Squamish resident and there is some indication he could be near the Fort St. John area. Cpl. Sascha Banks […]
LNG
Oil & Gas Appeal Tribunal extends deadline in CEP appeal of permit suspension
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Oil & Gas Appeal Tribunal of B.C. has revised the timeline for Canada Energy Partners’ appeal of the British Columbia Oil & Gas Commission’s suspension of CEP’s license to […]
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Police searching for black SUV that allegedly crashed into townhouse
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mounties in Fort St. John are on the lookout for an SUV that is alleged to have crashed into a townhouse last night. On Wednesday at around 8:20 p.m., the […]
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Fort St. John RCMP investigating Baldonnel dirt bike crash that leaves one with significant injuries
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Fort St. John RCMP are investigating after a dirt bike crash has left a driver with what police say are significant head injuries. On June 19 at 7:10 p.m., […]
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Fort St. John RCMP investigate Charlie Lake Break, Enter and Theft
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Fort St. John RCMP are investigating after a Break, Enter and Theft in Charlie Lake on June 21st while residents were asleep in a home. Cst. Nancy Saggar with […]
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ICBA using airplane to tow Site C message to Legislature in Victoria
VICTORIA, B.C. – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) are using a plane to tow a message to MLA’s in Victoria about the importance of Site C. The banner on the plane reads “BC […]
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City of Fort St. John announces Canada Day Fireworks details
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – With Canada Day being even more special this year because of Canada 150, the City of Fort St. John has released a few more details about the firework festivities. At […]
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Live Blog of the B.C. Throne Speech
VICTORIA, B.C. – Follow this Live Blog from Energeticcity.ca and reporters in Victoria of the Throne Speech starting at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. Prior to the Throne Speech, the Lieutenant-Governor will arrive and start the ceremony […]