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Sunrise Rotary Club’s 9th Annual run to fundraise for mental health
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John's Colour Me Rotary Run has been scheduled for May 31st, starting at 9 a.m. at the Northern Lights College.
Dawson Creek set to end municipal animal control services
The City of Dawson Creek has announced it will be ending it's agreement with the BCSPCA for municipal animal control services, starting December 1st.
Youngsters take in Dane-Zaa culture during annual Doig Day event
Doig River's Doig Day began with just 10 students at Upper Pine Middle School in Rose Prairie in the 1970s.
City approves purchase of $200K+ HVAC system for North Peace Arena
The city has approved the purchase of a heating and ventilation system for the North Peace Arena basement.
Dawson Creek, Chetwynd airports see upgrades via provincial grant
The Dawson Creek and Chetwynd airports are among 18 airports in British Columbia which received funding from the B.C. Air Access Program.
Fort St. John Car Culture president talks season opener
Fort St. John Car Culture will be hosting it's season opener on May 30th in Taylor.
MOTT responds to Taylor Bridge concerns following 2-hour delays
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says the province will invest $9 million into the Taylor Bridge over the next two years after two days of multi-hour delays due to bridge repairs.
Lake View Credit Union donates $100,000 to Dawson Creek MRI Campaign
Lake View Credit Union has donated $100,000 to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.
Last month for Indigenous Students to apply for Petronas Canada Indigenous Education Awards program
The 2026 Indigenous Education Awards program was started last year by Petronas Canada
FSJ council approves 2026 election and assent voting bylaw
The city will change its election framework to reflect legislative changes ahead of its 2026 elections.
Resident feedback cancels city plans for 111th Avenue roadworks
The city will not be moving forward with the upgrades on 111th Avenue, based on feedback from property owners.
‘Staffing challenges’ shutter Dawson Creek ER overnight
The Dawson Creek and District hospital emergency room closed for seven hours on May 27th and 28th due to "staffing challenges."
PRRD to offer free grant writing sessions in June
The Peace River Regional District will be offering free grant-writing sessions through Clear Course on June 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Canada Armed Forces conducting training exercise in Dawson Creek
The Canadian Armed Forces is conducting training in the City of Dawson Creek.
West Moberly First Nations look for Orange Shirt Day designs from community members
Orange Shirt Day, otherwise known as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, recognizes and remembers the atrocities suffered by Indigenous Peoples in Canada's residential school system.
City of Fort St. John releases ‘Sunshine List’ for 2025
The city has released its Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), also known as the Sunshine List for 2025.
Sale imminent in case of Fort St. John Canfor sawmill
the sawmill at 9312 259 in Fort St. John owned by industry giant Canfor was announced as closing in 2024.
Hudson’s Hope mayor presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Travous Quibell, mayor of Hudson's Hope, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the North Central Local Government Association AGM.
Council receives response from province on Temporary Foreign Worker Program support
The Fort St. John city council has received a response regarding the city's correspondence requesting that the province opt into the Temporary Foreign Worker Program's temporary measures.
Sunrise Rotary Club’s 9th Annual run to fundraise for mental health
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John's Colour Me Rotary Run has been scheduled for May 31st, starting at 9 a.m. at the Northern Lights College.
Dawson Creek set to end municipal animal control services
The City of Dawson Creek has announced it will be ending it's agreement with the BCSPCA for municipal animal control services, starting December 1st.
Youngsters take in Dane-Zaa culture during annual Doig Day event
Doig River's Doig Day began with just 10 students at Upper Pine Middle School in Rose Prairie in the 1970s.
City approves purchase of $200K+ HVAC system for North Peace Arena
The city has approved the purchase of a heating and ventilation system for the North Peace Arena basement.
Dawson Creek, Chetwynd airports see upgrades via provincial grant
The Dawson Creek and Chetwynd airports are among 18 airports in British Columbia which received funding from the B.C. Air Access Program.
Fort St. John Car Culture president talks season opener
Fort St. John Car Culture will be hosting it's season opener on May 30th in Taylor.
MOTT responds to Taylor Bridge concerns following 2-hour delays
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says the province will invest $9 million into the Taylor Bridge over the next two years after two days of multi-hour delays due to bridge repairs.
Lake View Credit Union donates $100,000 to Dawson Creek MRI Campaign
Lake View Credit Union has donated $100,000 to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.
Last month for Indigenous Students to apply for Petronas Canada Indigenous Education Awards program
The 2026 Indigenous Education Awards program was started last year by Petronas Canada
FSJ council approves 2026 election and assent voting bylaw
The city will change its election framework to reflect legislative changes ahead of its 2026 elections.
Resident feedback cancels city plans for 111th Avenue roadworks
The city will not be moving forward with the upgrades on 111th Avenue, based on feedback from property owners.
‘Staffing challenges’ shutter Dawson Creek ER overnight
The Dawson Creek and District hospital emergency room closed for seven hours on May 27th and 28th due to "staffing challenges."
PRRD to offer free grant writing sessions in June
The Peace River Regional District will be offering free grant-writing sessions through Clear Course on June 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Canada Armed Forces conducting training exercise in Dawson Creek
The Canadian Armed Forces is conducting training in the City of Dawson Creek.
West Moberly First Nations look for Orange Shirt Day designs from community members
Orange Shirt Day, otherwise known as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, recognizes and remembers the atrocities suffered by Indigenous Peoples in Canada's residential school system.
City of Fort St. John releases ‘Sunshine List’ for 2025
The city has released its Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), also known as the Sunshine List for 2025.
Sale imminent in case of Fort St. John Canfor sawmill
the sawmill at 9312 259 in Fort St. John owned by industry giant Canfor was announced as closing in 2024.
Hudson’s Hope mayor presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Travous Quibell, mayor of Hudson's Hope, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the North Central Local Government Association AGM.
Council receives response from province on Temporary Foreign Worker Program support
The Fort St. John city council has received a response regarding the city's correspondence requesting that the province opt into the Temporary Foreign Worker Program's temporary measures.
