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NorthRiver Midstream notifies Taylor residents of application for new project at McMahon plant

Residents in Taylor have been notified by NorthRiver Midstream about an application to the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) for a new “sequestration” project at its McMahon Gas Plant.

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Smokejumpers wanted in Fort St. John and Mackenzie

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has opened applications for “smokejumpers” in Fort St. John and Mackenzie.

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Fort St. John Leisure Pool sponsor to provide free community swim days

Tourmaline Oil Corp. has vowed to provide free swim days at the Fort St. John Leisure Pool. 

Found: Prince George RCMP locates 20-year-old suspect

The Prince George RCMP was asking for the public's help in locating a 20-year-old suspect wanted for three unendorsed warrants, but he has now been found.

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PRRD pushes for updates from Northern Health

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has voted to continue advocating for accountability from Northern Health from Peace region residents. 

(UPDATE) Freezing rain warning ended in Fort Nelson

UPDATE 4:25 p.m. January 9th: The freezing rain warning described below has ended.

NCI 12 Set for January 18th at Royal Canadian Legion

The Northern Combat Invitational (NCI) grappling extravaganzas will return for another round in 2025.

Fort St. John RCMP offers fraud and scam protection advice for residents

RCMP officers in Fort St. John are urging residents to be mindful of fraud and to protect themselves against scammers.

Helen Knott’s Becoming a Matriarch makes CBC Canada Reads 2025 Longlist

Fort St. John-based author Helen Knott’s book Becoming a Matriarch has been named to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) Canada Reads longlist for 2025.

Fort St. John Association for Community Living to build new Terus Community Centre

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) has provided updates on its Capital Campaign for the Terus Community Centre.

(UPDATE) Environment Canada snowfall warning for Pine Pass now over

The snowfall warning described in the article below ended at 4:30 in the morning January 10th.

Grande Prairie man charged after RCMP seizes potent drugs, ammo, and cash 

A Grande Prairie man faces multiple charges after RCMP officers executed a search warrant on a pair of properties in the area.

Women’s Resource Society empowers change with New Healing Place initiative 

The Fort St. John’s Women Resource Society has announced a new initiative in partnership with Northern Health for the Healing Place.

B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase

Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities say cases of respiratory illness are rising.

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Northern Lights Raceway announces 2025 schedule, WDRA Bracket Finals highlight season

Northern Lights Raceway held their 2025 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, January 7th at the Pomeroy Centre.

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Opposition calls for support for workers in Chetwynd

The Official Opposition of the Government of British Columbia are advocating for the Ministry of Labour to approve a request related to a workers camp in Chetwynd.

Fort St. John Author joins prestigious CBC Literary Prize jury

Local author Helen Knott has been selected as a judge for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) 2025 non-fiction literary prize.

Avalanche Canada warning of “considerable” avalanche risk in Peace Region backcountry this week

Warm temperatures this week have led to a warning from Avalanche Canada for backcountry users in the Peace Region.

The Taylor Bridge that goes over the Peace River.
Taylor Bridge to experience overnight maintenance on Friday

Overnight motorists are being warned of delays due to maintenance work on the Taylor Bridge later this week.

Housing Needs Report updated for the City of Fort St. John

An update to the City of Fort St. John’s Interim Housing Needs Report is being considered by Council in relation to the future of housing in the city. 

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