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.
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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.Â
UPDATE: Prince George RCMP reporting a “dramatic rise” of counterfeit money reports
The Prince George RCMP are warning businesses to take extra precautions while conducting cash transactions due to counterfeit money circulating in the community.
Wellness Truth and Family Foundation AGM scheduled for early February
The Wellness Truth and Family Foundation (WTFF) has announced plans to hold its Annual General Meeting next month.Â
BC Hydro Site C workforce shrinks further in November, Indigenous employment risesÂ
BC Hydro is reporting a further decrease in the number of workers at its Site C project, according to November’s report.
Court Report: December 30th to January 3rd
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Dawson Creek Provincial Court from December 30th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025.
Carbon Tax to increase by $15 per tonne in April
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released its 2025 New Year's Tax Changes report outlining tax changes on the federal and provincial levels.
Parking and road safety under review in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John is working to learn more about and address any parking challenges residents experience when traveling and parking.
Fort St. John RCMP bust two suspects in construction site theft
Two suspects are under arrest after being caught allegedly stealing materials from a construction site.
Fort St John Today: 2025 Begins
In this edition, we look ahead to returning events coming in 2025. Plus, events happening January 7-13, 2024
Taylor Speedway honours Mini-Sprint Racers with 2025 Calendar
Taylor Speedway is commemorating the participants in mini-sprints by releasing a limited run of 12-month 2025 calendars featuring the young racers who took part throughout the 2024 season.
North Peace drivers compete at IMCA Winter Nationals in Arizona
The IMCA.tv Winter Nationals racing spectacular will feature some drivers from the North Peace.
City Council considers changes to snow and ice clearing policies
The City of Fort St. John Council is considering changes to the City’s Snow and Ice Control Policy following a presentation update during the January 6th Committee of the Whole.
Planned overnight BC Hydro outage in Taylor rescheduled to Thursday evening
An overnight power outage in Taylor originally meant to take place several weeks ago has been rescheduled for Thursday.
Fort St. John extends High on Ice grant application deadline
The City of Fort St. John says it will extend the deadline for micro-grant applications to businesses for the upcoming High on Ice Winter Festival
City of Fort St. John thanks to Co-op for Optik temporary art installation support
The City of Fort St. John is expressing gratitude to the Fort St. John Co-op for its support in the upcoming “High on Ice” festival.Â
Electoral Area B By-Election nomination process starts this week
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reminding residents that nominations open for the upcoming Electoral Area B by-election this week.
BCNREB year-end report highlights housing market uptick in Fort St. John for 2024
Fort St. John saw 63 more properties change hands in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board’s (BCNREB) year-end report.
PRRD to consider notice of intent in Chetwynd area
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced that it will consider a Development Variance Permit for a Chetwynd area property.Â
Fort St. John Huskies secure back-to-back wins, eye playoff momentum
Redemption was the theme as the Fort St. John Huskies opened 2025 with a pair of victories this past weekend.Â
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.Â
UPDATE: Prince George RCMP reporting a “dramatic rise” of counterfeit money reports
The Prince George RCMP are warning businesses to take extra precautions while conducting cash transactions due to counterfeit money circulating in the community.
Wellness Truth and Family Foundation AGM scheduled for early February
The Wellness Truth and Family Foundation (WTFF) has announced plans to hold its Annual General Meeting next month.Â
BC Hydro Site C workforce shrinks further in November, Indigenous employment risesÂ
BC Hydro is reporting a further decrease in the number of workers at its Site C project, according to November’s report.
Court Report: December 30th to January 3rd
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Dawson Creek Provincial Court from December 30th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025.
Carbon Tax to increase by $15 per tonne in April
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has released its 2025 New Year's Tax Changes report outlining tax changes on the federal and provincial levels.
Parking and road safety under review in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John is working to learn more about and address any parking challenges residents experience when traveling and parking.
Fort St. John RCMP bust two suspects in construction site theft
Two suspects are under arrest after being caught allegedly stealing materials from a construction site.
Fort St John Today: 2025 Begins
In this edition, we look ahead to returning events coming in 2025. Plus, events happening January 7-13, 2024
Taylor Speedway honours Mini-Sprint Racers with 2025 Calendar
Taylor Speedway is commemorating the participants in mini-sprints by releasing a limited run of 12-month 2025 calendars featuring the young racers who took part throughout the 2024 season.
North Peace drivers compete at IMCA Winter Nationals in Arizona
The IMCA.tv Winter Nationals racing spectacular will feature some drivers from the North Peace.
City Council considers changes to snow and ice clearing policies
The City of Fort St. John Council is considering changes to the City’s Snow and Ice Control Policy following a presentation update during the January 6th Committee of the Whole.
Planned overnight BC Hydro outage in Taylor rescheduled to Thursday evening
An overnight power outage in Taylor originally meant to take place several weeks ago has been rescheduled for Thursday.
Fort St. John extends High on Ice grant application deadline
The City of Fort St. John says it will extend the deadline for micro-grant applications to businesses for the upcoming High on Ice Winter Festival
City of Fort St. John thanks to Co-op for Optik temporary art installation support
The City of Fort St. John is expressing gratitude to the Fort St. John Co-op for its support in the upcoming “High on Ice” festival.Â
Electoral Area B By-Election nomination process starts this week
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is reminding residents that nominations open for the upcoming Electoral Area B by-election this week.
BCNREB year-end report highlights housing market uptick in Fort St. John for 2024
Fort St. John saw 63 more properties change hands in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board’s (BCNREB) year-end report.
PRRD to consider notice of intent in Chetwynd area
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced that it will consider a Development Variance Permit for a Chetwynd area property.Â
Fort St. John Huskies secure back-to-back wins, eye playoff momentum
Redemption was the theme as the Fort St. John Huskies opened 2025 with a pair of victories this past weekend.Â
