New wildfire located in Saulteau First Nations area
The 0.5 hectare wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.
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OpenAI Global and founder Sam Altman face a lawsuit related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Open AI and its founder, Sam Altman are facing several lawsuits with regards to the mass shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting on February 10th.
Canada-wide Alert Ready test scheduled for May 6th
Emergency Ready in Canada will be conducting a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system on May 6th.
BC Government investing in projects in Northeast B.C.
The B.C. government has invested in numerous energy projects across the province, including several in northeast B.C.
FSJ Disc Sport Club Spring Fling Tournament to kick off season
The Fort St. John Disc Sport Club has announced its 2026 Spring Fling tournament on May 9th at Toboggan Hill.
The Fort St. John Public Library adds new braille books to collection
The Fort St. John Public Library has purchased new braille books with a $1k donation from the Northwest Spirit Rotary Club.
Hudson’s Hope ER closures this week ‘directly or indirectly’ linked to water system challenges
The ER in Hudson's Hope is facing another closure this week, which can be due to the district's water challenges.
B.C. trials may have to be delayed, moved, or suspects freed over transportation woes
VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court of British Columbia says staffing and space issues may see some criminal trials rescheduled or moved, or suspects released from custody, if they're being held too far from the courthouse where they're on trial. Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes says in a notice on the
Minister says ‘fiscal pressures’ led to Peace Villa expansion delay
Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma has told the City of Fort St. John council "fiscal pressures" are the reason the Peace Villa expansion has been delayed.
FSJ Women’s Resource Society raffling a UTV to raise funds
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society is fundraising raffle tickets for the community to win a UTV until midnight on June 18th.
AltaGas expands propane customer reach in Asia as supply shocks continue
CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it recently delivered its first propane cargo to Indonesia as the ongoing squeeze in Mideast supplies stokes interest in Canadian exports among a broader customer set in Asia. "This supply disruption has driven more conversations with our Asian customers who are now placing increased value
Overnight washout results in road closure for Hannah Road
An overnight washout has resulted in the closure of Hannah Road in Cecil Lake, according to Dawson Road Maintenance.
Former Tsay Keh Dene manager sentenced for insurance fraud
A former human resources manager with the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation pleaded guilty April 22 to defrauding an insurance company of almost $18,000.
Dawson Creek developer creates wildfire-ready app
A Dawson Creek developer has introduced a new Wildfire-Ready app ahead of the upcoming wildfire season.
B.C. government commits $50,000 to Dawson Creek for “Safe Community Situation Table”
A $50,000 grant from the provincial government aims to improve safety in Dawson Creek
Tumbler Ridge and Northern Health to work on new alternative overnight ER service
A joint statement from the District of Tumbler Ridge and Northern Health on April 29th said it will working towards a new alternative overnight emergency service.
Prescribed burn planned near Highway 29
BC Wildfire Services will be conducting a prescribed burn near Highway 29 as early as May 4th.
Lawsuits depict Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shootings and victims in fresh detail
SAN FRANCISCO — Tech firm OpenAI and founder Sam Altman face seven wrongful death lawsuits over their alleged roles in the mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., earlier this year. The plaintiffs in the lawsuits, filed in California, include the parents of child victims, the husband of a slain education
Tumbler Ridge families likely to seek US$1 billion in lawsuit against OpenAI: lawyer
VANCOUVER — An American lawyer representing some of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting says they will likely be seeking more than US$1 billion in their California legal action against OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman. Chicago-based Jay Edelson has represented a number of clients in wrongful
District of Taylor and TIMAG to host Emergency Preparedness Week
The District of Taylor and TIMAG will be hosting an open house and BBQ for Emergency Preparedness Week in Taylor on May 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
OpenAI Global and founder Sam Altman face a lawsuit related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Open AI and its founder, Sam Altman are facing several lawsuits with regards to the mass shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting on February 10th.
Canada-wide Alert Ready test scheduled for May 6th
Emergency Ready in Canada will be conducting a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system on May 6th.
BC Government investing in projects in Northeast B.C.
The B.C. government has invested in numerous energy projects across the province, including several in northeast B.C.
FSJ Disc Sport Club Spring Fling Tournament to kick off season
The Fort St. John Disc Sport Club has announced its 2026 Spring Fling tournament on May 9th at Toboggan Hill.
The Fort St. John Public Library adds new braille books to collection
The Fort St. John Public Library has purchased new braille books with a $1k donation from the Northwest Spirit Rotary Club.
Hudson’s Hope ER closures this week ‘directly or indirectly’ linked to water system challenges
The ER in Hudson's Hope is facing another closure this week, which can be due to the district's water challenges.
B.C. trials may have to be delayed, moved, or suspects freed over transportation woes
VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court of British Columbia says staffing and space issues may see some criminal trials rescheduled or moved, or suspects released from custody, if they're being held too far from the courthouse where they're on trial. Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes says in a notice on the
Minister says ‘fiscal pressures’ led to Peace Villa expansion delay
Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma has told the City of Fort St. John council "fiscal pressures" are the reason the Peace Villa expansion has been delayed.
FSJ Women’s Resource Society raffling a UTV to raise funds
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society is fundraising raffle tickets for the community to win a UTV until midnight on June 18th.
AltaGas expands propane customer reach in Asia as supply shocks continue
CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it recently delivered its first propane cargo to Indonesia as the ongoing squeeze in Mideast supplies stokes interest in Canadian exports among a broader customer set in Asia. "This supply disruption has driven more conversations with our Asian customers who are now placing increased value
Overnight washout results in road closure for Hannah Road
An overnight washout has resulted in the closure of Hannah Road in Cecil Lake, according to Dawson Road Maintenance.
Former Tsay Keh Dene manager sentenced for insurance fraud
A former human resources manager with the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation pleaded guilty April 22 to defrauding an insurance company of almost $18,000.
Dawson Creek developer creates wildfire-ready app
A Dawson Creek developer has introduced a new Wildfire-Ready app ahead of the upcoming wildfire season.
B.C. government commits $50,000 to Dawson Creek for “Safe Community Situation Table”
A $50,000 grant from the provincial government aims to improve safety in Dawson Creek
Tumbler Ridge and Northern Health to work on new alternative overnight ER service
A joint statement from the District of Tumbler Ridge and Northern Health on April 29th said it will working towards a new alternative overnight emergency service.
Prescribed burn planned near Highway 29
BC Wildfire Services will be conducting a prescribed burn near Highway 29 as early as May 4th.
Lawsuits depict Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shootings and victims in fresh detail
SAN FRANCISCO — Tech firm OpenAI and founder Sam Altman face seven wrongful death lawsuits over their alleged roles in the mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., earlier this year. The plaintiffs in the lawsuits, filed in California, include the parents of child victims, the husband of a slain education
Tumbler Ridge families likely to seek US$1 billion in lawsuit against OpenAI: lawyer
VANCOUVER — An American lawyer representing some of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting says they will likely be seeking more than US$1 billion in their California legal action against OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman. Chicago-based Jay Edelson has represented a number of clients in wrongful
District of Taylor and TIMAG to host Emergency Preparedness Week
The District of Taylor and TIMAG will be hosting an open house and BBQ for Emergency Preparedness Week in Taylor on May 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
