(UPDATE) Alaska Highway cleared following Taylor ‘vehicle incident’
Nearly six kilometres of the Alaska Highway near Taylor has been closed after a motor vehicle incident.
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(UPDATE) Fort Nelson General Hospital services return to normal
Northern Health has announced that the restricted access period at Fort Nelson General Hospital described in the article below has ended.
Missing hunter James Barnes: RCMP seek leads in Chetwynd case as dog DNA test results are not a match for Murphy
Chetwynd’s RCMP are still seeking leads about missing Jim Barnes, who disappeared with his dog Murphy in October last year.
$30,000 for specialized mattresses donated to Peace Villa Fund
$30,000 has been donated to Peace Villa in Fort St. John by Canadian Natural Resources to help pay for specialized beds.
Overnight maintenance on Taylor Bridge to cause delays
Motorists in Fort St. John and the North Peace are being warned by DriveBC to expect traffic delays on the Taylor Bridge soon.
Legendary speedskater Morrison gives Olympic medal to selfless teammate: ‘It’s incredible what we can achieve if we work together’
Legendary speedskater Denny Morrison gave his Olympic silver to the teammate who stepped aside to give him a shot at it.
PRRD talks regional protections for endangered species
The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources met with the PRRD about plans for new boreal caribou ranges in northeast B.C.
Warning over scammers impersonating RCMP officers
Fort St. John RCMP officers are warning residents of a scam text message circulating through Kelowna, Kamloops and Nanaimo.
Snowfall warning issued for area west of Fort Nelson
A snowfall warning has been issued for Muncho Lake and Stone Mountain Park, west of Fort Nelson, including a stretch of Highway 97.
Incident ‘closes highway lane’ between Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
A vehicle incident has been reported on January 29th near Dawson Creek, Farmington Fairways on Highway 97.
One arrested after drug trafficking search warrant executed in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP officers say firearms were seized and someone was arrested at an alleged drug trafficking operation recently.
39th annual Art Auction to be held in Fort St. John
A 39th Fort St John Art Auction is to be held by the Flying Colours Artists’ Association, FSJ Arts Council, the North Peace Cultural Centre and Peace Gallery North.
Taylor looks to tackle animal safety with SPCA
Taylor hopes to renew its relationship with the North Peace SPCA for the safety of animals in the district.
Family Literacy Week event at Tse’k’wa cancelled
An event to honour Family Literacy Week at the Tse’k’wa Heritage Site in Charlie Lake has been cancelled.
Huskies hold off pesky Flyers for 3-2 road win
The Fort St. John Huskies’ January-long winning streak continues as they skated to a 3-2 victory on Monday evening.
Court Report: January 20th to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 20th to 24th.
Dawson Creek Peavey Mart to close as chain obtains creditor protection
Dawson Creek’s Peavey Mart, along with the rest of the company’s stores in Canada, will permanently close its doors.
Missing student found after school locked down ‘out of caution’ over firearm report
Reports about a missing student with a firearm sent a local school into lockdown this morning, the RCMP has confirmed.
Fort St John Today: Family Literacy Week
In this edition, enjoy Family Literacy Week with a plethora of events. Plus, events happening Jan 28-Feb 3, 2025
Chetwynd hospital emergency department diverted for ten hours
Emergency department services will be unavailable at the Chetwynd Hospital for most of the day, according to Northern Health.
(UPDATE) Fort Nelson General Hospital services return to normal
Northern Health has announced that the restricted access period at Fort Nelson General Hospital described in the article below has ended.
Missing hunter James Barnes: RCMP seek leads in Chetwynd case as dog DNA test results are not a match for Murphy
Chetwynd’s RCMP are still seeking leads about missing Jim Barnes, who disappeared with his dog Murphy in October last year.
$30,000 for specialized mattresses donated to Peace Villa Fund
$30,000 has been donated to Peace Villa in Fort St. John by Canadian Natural Resources to help pay for specialized beds.
Overnight maintenance on Taylor Bridge to cause delays
Motorists in Fort St. John and the North Peace are being warned by DriveBC to expect traffic delays on the Taylor Bridge soon.
Legendary speedskater Morrison gives Olympic medal to selfless teammate: ‘It’s incredible what we can achieve if we work together’
Legendary speedskater Denny Morrison gave his Olympic silver to the teammate who stepped aside to give him a shot at it.
PRRD talks regional protections for endangered species
The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources met with the PRRD about plans for new boreal caribou ranges in northeast B.C.
Warning over scammers impersonating RCMP officers
Fort St. John RCMP officers are warning residents of a scam text message circulating through Kelowna, Kamloops and Nanaimo.
Snowfall warning issued for area west of Fort Nelson
A snowfall warning has been issued for Muncho Lake and Stone Mountain Park, west of Fort Nelson, including a stretch of Highway 97.
Incident ‘closes highway lane’ between Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
A vehicle incident has been reported on January 29th near Dawson Creek, Farmington Fairways on Highway 97.
One arrested after drug trafficking search warrant executed in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP officers say firearms were seized and someone was arrested at an alleged drug trafficking operation recently.
39th annual Art Auction to be held in Fort St. John
A 39th Fort St John Art Auction is to be held by the Flying Colours Artists’ Association, FSJ Arts Council, the North Peace Cultural Centre and Peace Gallery North.
Taylor looks to tackle animal safety with SPCA
Taylor hopes to renew its relationship with the North Peace SPCA for the safety of animals in the district.
Family Literacy Week event at Tse’k’wa cancelled
An event to honour Family Literacy Week at the Tse’k’wa Heritage Site in Charlie Lake has been cancelled.
Huskies hold off pesky Flyers for 3-2 road win
The Fort St. John Huskies’ January-long winning streak continues as they skated to a 3-2 victory on Monday evening.
Court Report: January 20th to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 20th to 24th.
Dawson Creek Peavey Mart to close as chain obtains creditor protection
Dawson Creek’s Peavey Mart, along with the rest of the company’s stores in Canada, will permanently close its doors.
Missing student found after school locked down ‘out of caution’ over firearm report
Reports about a missing student with a firearm sent a local school into lockdown this morning, the RCMP has confirmed.
Fort St John Today: Family Literacy Week
In this edition, enjoy Family Literacy Week with a plethora of events. Plus, events happening Jan 28-Feb 3, 2025
Chetwynd hospital emergency department diverted for ten hours
Emergency department services will be unavailable at the Chetwynd Hospital for most of the day, according to Northern Health.
