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UPDATE: Highway 97 closed after multi-car accident in Taylor
A multi-vehicle car accident in Taylor has closed a section of Highway 97 as emergency services continue to tend to the scene.
Fort St. John swimmers shine at Grande Prairie meet
Thirty-six members of Fort St. John’s Inconnu swim team braved snowy conditions to make it to Grande Prarie for the “Fast Track Into Fall” on November 16th and 17th.
Mulavhill Rodeo hosts West Moberly West Bound Bulls event in Chetwynd this Saturday
Indigenous-owned Mulavhill Rodeo Stock will host a new indoor rodeo event this weekend.
Prince George RCMP restarts firearms investigation
The Prince George RCMP is renewing its investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in August 2024.
District of Taylor plans HR budget boost to match cost of living
The District of Taylor is preparing for their next round of budgeting and capital planning, and is considering increasing the 2025 human resources budget.
Fort St. John invites residents to participate in Official Community Plan survey
The City of Fort St. John is seeking residents' help updating its Official Community Plan (OCP).
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.
UPDATE: Highway 97 closed after multi-car accident in Taylor
A multi-vehicle car accident in Taylor has closed a section of Highway 97 as emergency services continue to tend to the scene.
Fort St. John swimmers shine at Grande Prairie meet
Thirty-six members of Fort St. John’s Inconnu swim team braved snowy conditions to make it to Grande Prarie for the “Fast Track Into Fall” on November 16th and 17th.
Mulavhill Rodeo hosts West Moberly West Bound Bulls event in Chetwynd this Saturday
Indigenous-owned Mulavhill Rodeo Stock will host a new indoor rodeo event this weekend.
Prince George RCMP restarts firearms investigation
The Prince George RCMP is renewing its investigation into a firearms incident that occurred in August 2024.
District of Taylor plans HR budget boost to match cost of living
The District of Taylor is preparing for their next round of budgeting and capital planning, and is considering increasing the 2025 human resources budget.
Fort St. John invites residents to participate in Official Community Plan survey
The City of Fort St. John is seeking residents' help updating its Official Community Plan (OCP).
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.
