Impaired driver arrested, spends night in jail after fighting with police
The Prince George RCMP have arrested the driver of a pickup truck for impaired driving and fighting with police.
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District of Taylor amends water, sewer, garbage fees for 2025
The District of Taylor has finalized water, sewer, and garbage fees for 2025, and has passed an amendment bylaw to bring them into effect on January 1st.
UPDATE: Blueberry River First Nation to reopen economic development arm
The Council of Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) has released a statement stating that it has taken back control of its economic arm, Blueberry River Resources (BRR), and will keep it open.Â
Canadian Natural Resources Limited. gives $10,000 to NPSS program
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has donated $10,000 to North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) Youth Explore Trades Sampler (YETS) Dual Credit program.
Taylor Council approves 2025 fee changes for municipal services
The District of Taylor has approved a bylaw outlining fees for various municipal services starting in the new year, including fax services, photocopying, property tax certificates, maps, and more.Â
Public hearing approaching for Co-op development application
The City of Fort St. John has arranged a public hearing regarding a zoning bylaw amendment at 114A Avenue and 100th Street.Â
Senior’s charity dinner coming on Christmas Day
A new Christmas dinner has been arranged for this month to help community seniors.
Trackers join “Fill the Bus” food drive despite game conflict
Scheduling conflicts aren’t stopping the U-15 Northeast BC Trackers hockey program from helping with this weekend’s “Fill the Bus” food drive hosted by the Fort St. John Huskies.
Council greenlights recreation fee changes for Taylor facilities
The District of Taylor approved several fee-related bylaws in their first council meeting of December, including a bylaw altering fees for district recreation services.Â
Ledcor Highway Maintenance awarded 2025-2028 Alaska Highway maintenance contracts
The federal government has announced that two new Alaska Highway maintenance contracts have been awarded to Ledcor Highway Maintenance.
Taylor Council approves new golf course membership fees
The District of Taylor Council has given authorization to change fees imposed at the Lone Wolf Golf Course for all memberships moving forward.Â
UPDATE: Travel Advisory for Highways in the Peace due to Freezing Rain
A travel advisory has been issued for the South Peace.
Fort St. John RCMP arrests suspect facing extensive charges
Fort St. John RCMP has issued a statement announcing the arrest of 29-year-old Cody Skiffington.Â
Two female suspects wanted in violent assault investigation
The Prince George RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects connected with a violent assault investigation.
Donation bins available for Fill the Bus food drive
The Fort St. Huskies are still seeking volunteers to participate in the 27th “Fill the Bus” food drive this weekend.
Charlie Lake Elementary School gives framework for enhanced student learning
The School District 60 Board received a presentation regarding Charlie Lake Elementary School’s student learning strategies at its December 2nd meeting.
Hospital diversions in Peace region doubled in November
November saw an uptick in the number of diversions at Peace region hospital emergency departments.
Rural communities seek to address emergency room closure communication gaps
The District of Taylor has voted to support a letter sent to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness addressing challenges in emergency room closure notifications.
GoFundMe started for victim of Charlie Lake trailer park fire
The Charlie Lake Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a trailer park last weekend.Â
NPSS Volleyball teams shine at B.C. Provincials, Girls finish 6th in best showing in 15 yearsÂ
Senior Volleyball squads from North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) have returned with outstanding performances from B.C. provincials played last weekend.
District of Taylor amends water, sewer, garbage fees for 2025
The District of Taylor has finalized water, sewer, and garbage fees for 2025, and has passed an amendment bylaw to bring them into effect on January 1st.
UPDATE: Blueberry River First Nation to reopen economic development arm
The Council of Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) has released a statement stating that it has taken back control of its economic arm, Blueberry River Resources (BRR), and will keep it open.Â
Canadian Natural Resources Limited. gives $10,000 to NPSS program
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has donated $10,000 to North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) Youth Explore Trades Sampler (YETS) Dual Credit program.
Taylor Council approves 2025 fee changes for municipal services
The District of Taylor has approved a bylaw outlining fees for various municipal services starting in the new year, including fax services, photocopying, property tax certificates, maps, and more.Â
Public hearing approaching for Co-op development application
The City of Fort St. John has arranged a public hearing regarding a zoning bylaw amendment at 114A Avenue and 100th Street.Â
Senior’s charity dinner coming on Christmas Day
A new Christmas dinner has been arranged for this month to help community seniors.
Trackers join “Fill the Bus” food drive despite game conflict
Scheduling conflicts aren’t stopping the U-15 Northeast BC Trackers hockey program from helping with this weekend’s “Fill the Bus” food drive hosted by the Fort St. John Huskies.
Council greenlights recreation fee changes for Taylor facilities
The District of Taylor approved several fee-related bylaws in their first council meeting of December, including a bylaw altering fees for district recreation services.Â
Ledcor Highway Maintenance awarded 2025-2028 Alaska Highway maintenance contracts
The federal government has announced that two new Alaska Highway maintenance contracts have been awarded to Ledcor Highway Maintenance.
Taylor Council approves new golf course membership fees
The District of Taylor Council has given authorization to change fees imposed at the Lone Wolf Golf Course for all memberships moving forward.Â
UPDATE: Travel Advisory for Highways in the Peace due to Freezing Rain
A travel advisory has been issued for the South Peace.
Fort St. John RCMP arrests suspect facing extensive charges
Fort St. John RCMP has issued a statement announcing the arrest of 29-year-old Cody Skiffington.Â
Two female suspects wanted in violent assault investigation
The Prince George RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects connected with a violent assault investigation.
Donation bins available for Fill the Bus food drive
The Fort St. Huskies are still seeking volunteers to participate in the 27th “Fill the Bus” food drive this weekend.
Charlie Lake Elementary School gives framework for enhanced student learning
The School District 60 Board received a presentation regarding Charlie Lake Elementary School’s student learning strategies at its December 2nd meeting.
Hospital diversions in Peace region doubled in November
November saw an uptick in the number of diversions at Peace region hospital emergency departments.
Rural communities seek to address emergency room closure communication gaps
The District of Taylor has voted to support a letter sent to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness addressing challenges in emergency room closure notifications.
GoFundMe started for victim of Charlie Lake trailer park fire
The Charlie Lake Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a trailer park last weekend.Â
NPSS Volleyball teams shine at B.C. Provincials, Girls finish 6th in best showing in 15 yearsÂ
Senior Volleyball squads from North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) have returned with outstanding performances from B.C. provincials played last weekend.
