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B.C. creates lumber advisory council to help navigate U.S. tariffs amid trade dispute

The BC Softwood Lumber Advisory Council has been created in an effort to “advance British Columbia's interests” amid concerns surrounding trade disputes between Canada and the United States.

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UPDATE: Wanted man arrested by police

The individual described in the article below has been found. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from the article below that could be used to identify him.

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Man accused of robbing Fort Nelson A&W denied bail

Ian David Thomas McMillan, who is accused of armed robbery at an A&W restaurant in Fort Nelson in 2022, has been denied bail.

Senior Flyers playoff schedule released

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers hockey team have released their post-season schedule.

Wonowon school facility upgrades move ahead despite concerns over U.S. tariff threats

Wonowon Elementary School’s facility upgrade project is to progress despite concerns from School District 60 over tariff threats from US president Donald Trump.

More than 800 hours in seven months: An overview of Northern Health diversions in the northeast

Between July 2024 and January 2025 Northern Health medical services in Chetwynd, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek closed 53 times, leaving residents without emergency medical care for more than 800 hours.

Family affair: Three generations of one family share a passion for Huskies’ hockey

Meet the Alexander family, three generations of whom are involved in the Fort St. John Huskies hockey team.

‘Optik’ art installation to open on Valentine’s Day weekend

The City of Fort St. John's new Optik interactive art installation, created by The Urban Conga as part of the High on Ice Winter Festival, opens in Fort St. John on Valentine's Day.

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WANTED: Police search for woman

RCMP officers in Prince George are looking to the public for help finding a 25-year-old who is wanted for resisting or obstructing a police officer.

An aerial view of the Parker Lake wildfire in May of 2024.
Training course open for prospective evacuation volunteers ahead of Fort St. John wildfire season

Fort St. John is just two months away from recruiting Emergency Support Services volunteers for the 2025 wildfire season.

Bidding open: Online art auction raising funds for seniors

The North Peace Seniors Housing Society (NPSHS) online art auction is now open on Facebook for the public to bid on unique pieces.

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Rising Above Ministries benefit concert raises $5,000 for addiction treatment centre

Thousands of dollars were raised for the Rising Above Ministries women’s recovery and addiction treatment centre in Fort St. John at a benefit concert in December.

UPDATE: School buses cancelled in SD60 & SD59 for Wednesday

School buses in School District 60 are cancelled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat
Classic Cruisers Club desperately seeks new leadership ahead of Canada Day Parade

The Fort St. John Classic Cruisers Club is in desperate need of a new president in order to participate in the 2025 Canada Day Parade.

Tribunal rejects Farmington homeowner’s appeal of oil and gas development permit

The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal dismissed a Farmington homeowner’s challenge of a British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) permit for an oil and natural gas development.

Nenan Dane explores possibilities on child welfare rights at Treaty 8

First Nations in northeast B.C. explored options to develop their family services during a workshop hosted by Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society.

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Northern Rockies hosting open house for new immigration initiative

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) residents will have an opportunity soon to share their opinions on the Northeast BC Rural Community Immigration Pilot coming to Northern BC and Fort Nelson.

Junior basketball team go undefeated to win regionals in Dawson Creek

North Peace Secondary School's (NPSS) Grizzlies Junior Boys Basketball players are one step closer to provincials after going undefeated in regionals in Dawson Creek.

Colder than Antarctica: Fort St. John one of coldest places on earth amid extreme weather warning

Two weather stations in Northern B.C., including Fort St. John, recorded lower temperatures than Antarctica on February 3rd. 

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