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NPSS Senior Girls conquer zone playoffs, advance to B.C. provincials
North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) Senior Girls’ Volleyball team is heading to ‘AAAA’ B.C. Provincials after being victorious in Zone Eight playoffs on the weekend.
District of Taylor prepares five year capital plan for 2025
The District of Taylor is preparing the next capital plan, which will be implemented in 2025.
Fort St John Today: Light A Moose 2024
In this edition, the 21st Annual Light A Moose Radiothon is taking place. Plus, events happening November 19-25, 2024
Blueberry River First Nation rejects reports on Gauthier’s dismissal as council stands firm
The council of Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) has denied reports circulated through local media last week about the removal of councillor Shelley Gauthier.
School District 60 holds board officer elections
At their November 18th meeting, the School District 60 board held its annual Board of Trustee elections.
District of Taylor appoints two new library board members
The District of Taylor Council has officially confirmed two new board members for the Taylor Public Library.
Dawson Creek explores long-term home for South Peace Search and Rescue team
The City of Dawson Creek is working with South Peace Search and Rescue (SPSAR) to support the volunteer organization with rising costs.
Dawson Creek companies fined after explosion injures two workers
WorkSafeBC has issued heavy fines on two Dawson Creek energy companies after an explosion at an oil and gas facility.
RCMP searching for missing Prince George man
The Prince George RCMP is searching for a resident of the city who has not been seen in two weeks.
(UPDATE) Missing man and children found safe
Police officers issued an update at 8:53 a.m. November 19th saying the missing man and his children were found safe by the Alberta RCMP. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from this article that could be used to identify them.
Coldsnap Music Festival returns to Prince George in February 2025
The Prince George Folkfest Society has announced that the 18th annual Coldsnap festival will return in 2025, along with a long list of music events and venues in the city.
Huskies drop two, suffer first losing streak
The Fort St. John Huskies find themselves in unfamiliar territory in the STRIKE GROUP North West Junior Hockey League season: a losing streak after dropping both contests this weekend.
(CORRECTION) Peace River region unites against hate speech following election rhetoric
CORRECTION 9:10 a.m. November 19th: The article below has been updated to correct an error.
PRRD to host virtual open houses for Spencer Tuck Regional Park study
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will hold two virtual town halls via Zoom to gather public input on their Spencer Tuck Regional Park Design Study.
Evan Saugstad speaks on cancer journey during This Week in the Peace
Evan Saugstad, former mayor of Chetwynd, a columnist with Energerticcity.ca, and a cancer survivor, joined Steve Berard on the most recent episode of This Week in the Peace to discuss the importance of ‘Movember.’
Evan Saugstad: My prostate, my journey – the final chapter? (part 7 of 8)
Evan Saugstad's series discussing his journey with prostate cancer continues.
Fahler Pirates sink Flyers, extends winless streak
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers continue to be winless in the 2023-24 North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) season, dropping their latest game to the Fahler Pirates on November 16th.
Court Report: November 12th to 15th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courts from November 12th to 15th.
Nationwide Alert Ready emergency alert test scheduled for November 20th
This week, British Columbia and the rest of Canada’s provinces except Quebec will take part in a national test of the country’s Alert Ready system.
NPSS Senior Girls conquer zone playoffs, advance to B.C. provincials
North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) Senior Girls’ Volleyball team is heading to ‘AAAA’ B.C. Provincials after being victorious in Zone Eight playoffs on the weekend.
District of Taylor prepares five year capital plan for 2025
The District of Taylor is preparing the next capital plan, which will be implemented in 2025.
Fort St John Today: Light A Moose 2024
In this edition, the 21st Annual Light A Moose Radiothon is taking place. Plus, events happening November 19-25, 2024
Blueberry River First Nation rejects reports on Gauthier’s dismissal as council stands firm
The council of Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) has denied reports circulated through local media last week about the removal of councillor Shelley Gauthier.
School District 60 holds board officer elections
At their November 18th meeting, the School District 60 board held its annual Board of Trustee elections.
District of Taylor appoints two new library board members
The District of Taylor Council has officially confirmed two new board members for the Taylor Public Library.
Dawson Creek explores long-term home for South Peace Search and Rescue team
The City of Dawson Creek is working with South Peace Search and Rescue (SPSAR) to support the volunteer organization with rising costs.
Dawson Creek companies fined after explosion injures two workers
WorkSafeBC has issued heavy fines on two Dawson Creek energy companies after an explosion at an oil and gas facility.
RCMP searching for missing Prince George man
The Prince George RCMP is searching for a resident of the city who has not been seen in two weeks.
(UPDATE) Missing man and children found safe
Police officers issued an update at 8:53 a.m. November 19th saying the missing man and his children were found safe by the Alberta RCMP. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from this article that could be used to identify them.
Coldsnap Music Festival returns to Prince George in February 2025
The Prince George Folkfest Society has announced that the 18th annual Coldsnap festival will return in 2025, along with a long list of music events and venues in the city.
Huskies drop two, suffer first losing streak
The Fort St. John Huskies find themselves in unfamiliar territory in the STRIKE GROUP North West Junior Hockey League season: a losing streak after dropping both contests this weekend.
(CORRECTION) Peace River region unites against hate speech following election rhetoric
CORRECTION 9:10 a.m. November 19th: The article below has been updated to correct an error.
PRRD to host virtual open houses for Spencer Tuck Regional Park study
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will hold two virtual town halls via Zoom to gather public input on their Spencer Tuck Regional Park Design Study.
Evan Saugstad speaks on cancer journey during This Week in the Peace
Evan Saugstad, former mayor of Chetwynd, a columnist with Energerticcity.ca, and a cancer survivor, joined Steve Berard on the most recent episode of This Week in the Peace to discuss the importance of ‘Movember.’
Evan Saugstad: My prostate, my journey – the final chapter? (part 7 of 8)
Evan Saugstad's series discussing his journey with prostate cancer continues.
Fahler Pirates sink Flyers, extends winless streak
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers continue to be winless in the 2023-24 North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) season, dropping their latest game to the Fahler Pirates on November 16th.
Court Report: November 12th to 15th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courts from November 12th to 15th.
Nationwide Alert Ready emergency alert test scheduled for November 20th
This week, British Columbia and the rest of Canada’s provinces except Quebec will take part in a national test of the country’s Alert Ready system.
