Telecommunications outage to impact northern BC communities
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Athletics Crush Flyers 9-1 in NPHL Showdown
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers losing streak is now at five after another agonizing loss in Grande Prairie in North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) action on Thursday, November 14th.
Evan Saugstad: My prostate, my journey – full bladder, empty rectum; are you joking? (part 6 of 8)
Evan Saugstad’s series discussing his journey with prostate cancer continues.
Dawson Creek announces road closure for Christmas tree transportation
The City of Dawson Creek has announced a road closure on Sunday, November 17th, to transport and set up its Christmas tree in the downtown area.Â
Uber announces expansion across BC in early 2025
Rideshare service Uber has announced it will be expanding its services across B.C. starting in early 2025.
Northern Health launches survey to assess healthcare needs
The Northern Health Authority has launched a survey for people discharged from their Intensive Care Units (ICUs) or caregivers of those patients in the Northern Health region in the last two years.
City addresses snow removal concerns and promises policy changes
The City of Fort St. John has announced intentions to change snow clearing policies this winter.Â
Study unveils barriers and needs for healthcare students in the north
The research group from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) conducting a study about prospective students in the North has released more details about their study to Energeticcity.ca on Thursday.
Twisted Off Road Toy Drive accepting donations through Christmas season
Residents of Fort St. John are being invited to participate in the giving season again this year with the return of the annual 'Twisted Off Road' Toy Drive.
Pouce Coupe appoints new Chief Administrative and Corporate Officer
A new senior member of staff has joined the Village of Pouce Coupe as the Chief Administrative and Corporate Officer (CACO)Â
Strike Group secures multi-year sponsorship of North West Junior Hockey League
The North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Strike Group of Companies, a maintenance and construction company serving northeastern B.C. and northwestern Alberta.
Christmas events scheduled across the Peace River region
As the holiday season approaches, communities are preparing for annual Christmas events throughout the Peace River region.Â
Alexandra Lehmann competes for spot on Ottawa Charge in PWHL
Cecil-Lake-born goaltender Alexandra Lehmann is attempting to become the first player from the Fort St. John area to crack a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) roster.Â
Dawson Creek RCMP make arrests and seizures after illegal firearms sale
The Dawson Creek RCMP made three arrests and seized illicit items after being alerted by a concerned citizen about an illegal firearms sale.
Paramount and Ovintiv announce sale agreement for Montney Assets
Paramount Resources Ltd. has announced a sale agreement with Ovintiv Inc. regarding multiple properties in the Montney region.
NRRM urges campfire safety after six unattended fires in October
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has released a campfire safety reminder following a busy month putting out unattended campfires.Â
Public feedback drives regional growth strategy in Peace River Regional District
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced the results of public feedback efforts on the first two phases of the district’s regional growth strategy.Â
PRRD receives letters in opposition to workers’ camp and fuel station project
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) sought public input on an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for a workers’ camp of 276 people and a card-lock fuel station.
Snowfall warning for Pine Pass during frontal system storm
A snowfall warning has been issued for Highway 97 in the Pine Pass area near Chetwynd as part of a frontal system moving through the region.
Dawson Creek announces possible four-day water interruptions
The City of Dawson Creek is informing residents of possible water service interruptions over the next few days.Â
Athletics Crush Flyers 9-1 in NPHL Showdown
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers losing streak is now at five after another agonizing loss in Grande Prairie in North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) action on Thursday, November 14th.
Evan Saugstad: My prostate, my journey – full bladder, empty rectum; are you joking? (part 6 of 8)
Evan Saugstad’s series discussing his journey with prostate cancer continues.
Dawson Creek announces road closure for Christmas tree transportation
The City of Dawson Creek has announced a road closure on Sunday, November 17th, to transport and set up its Christmas tree in the downtown area.Â
Uber announces expansion across BC in early 2025
Rideshare service Uber has announced it will be expanding its services across B.C. starting in early 2025.
Northern Health launches survey to assess healthcare needs
The Northern Health Authority has launched a survey for people discharged from their Intensive Care Units (ICUs) or caregivers of those patients in the Northern Health region in the last two years.
City addresses snow removal concerns and promises policy changes
The City of Fort St. John has announced intentions to change snow clearing policies this winter.Â
Study unveils barriers and needs for healthcare students in the north
The research group from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) conducting a study about prospective students in the North has released more details about their study to Energeticcity.ca on Thursday.
Twisted Off Road Toy Drive accepting donations through Christmas season
Residents of Fort St. John are being invited to participate in the giving season again this year with the return of the annual 'Twisted Off Road' Toy Drive.
Pouce Coupe appoints new Chief Administrative and Corporate Officer
A new senior member of staff has joined the Village of Pouce Coupe as the Chief Administrative and Corporate Officer (CACO)Â
Strike Group secures multi-year sponsorship of North West Junior Hockey League
The North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Strike Group of Companies, a maintenance and construction company serving northeastern B.C. and northwestern Alberta.
Christmas events scheduled across the Peace River region
As the holiday season approaches, communities are preparing for annual Christmas events throughout the Peace River region.Â
Alexandra Lehmann competes for spot on Ottawa Charge in PWHL
Cecil-Lake-born goaltender Alexandra Lehmann is attempting to become the first player from the Fort St. John area to crack a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) roster.Â
Dawson Creek RCMP make arrests and seizures after illegal firearms sale
The Dawson Creek RCMP made three arrests and seized illicit items after being alerted by a concerned citizen about an illegal firearms sale.
Paramount and Ovintiv announce sale agreement for Montney Assets
Paramount Resources Ltd. has announced a sale agreement with Ovintiv Inc. regarding multiple properties in the Montney region.
NRRM urges campfire safety after six unattended fires in October
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has released a campfire safety reminder following a busy month putting out unattended campfires.Â
Public feedback drives regional growth strategy in Peace River Regional District
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced the results of public feedback efforts on the first two phases of the district’s regional growth strategy.Â
PRRD receives letters in opposition to workers’ camp and fuel station project
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) sought public input on an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for a workers’ camp of 276 people and a card-lock fuel station.
Snowfall warning for Pine Pass during frontal system storm
A snowfall warning has been issued for Highway 97 in the Pine Pass area near Chetwynd as part of a frontal system moving through the region.
Dawson Creek announces possible four-day water interruptions
The City of Dawson Creek is informing residents of possible water service interruptions over the next few days.Â
