Sportscasting legend Jim Hughson to enter B.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Fort St. John native and renowned sportscasting icon Jim Hughson is heading to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.Â
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Community Action Team open house in Fort St. John
Fort St. John’s Community Action Team (FSJCAT) will host a community open house next week.
Nobody injured in possible homeless encampment arson
Fort St. John RCMP Constable Chad Neustater says nobody was injured in a possible arson incident at a homeless encampment in the city on Saturday.
Fort St. John council grapples with choosing site for unhoused
The complexities of legislation relating to the unhoused continue to be discussed by the City of Fort St. John Council.Â
Desert Hill pop-up sale expected to cause traffic delays
Fort St. John residents are being advised of possible traffic delays on 86th Street due to a produce shop currently running out of Suresus Park.
Huskies begin three-game stretch with 7-3 victory in Dawson Creek
A tough three-game stretch this week for the Fort St. John Huskies began on a winning note on Wednesday, October 16th, in Dawson Creek.
Retiring RCMP officer fulfills special bucket list request
With her retirement from the RCMP coming soon, Corporal Madonna Saunderson was able to fulfill a special request for her career bucket list.Â
Advance polling turnout in local ridings surpasses 2020 provincial election numbers
Advance voter turnout in this year’s provincial election is up significantly from the last in the Peace region.
Special snow warning issued for Fort Nelson
Environment Canada is warning Fort Nelson residents that the city is expected to experience its first substantial snowfall over the coming weekend.Â
GoFundMe raises over $14,000 for family of teen killed in motorcycle crash
A memorial has been set up outside of North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) for a student who passed away in a motorcycle collision on the weekend.
Hudson’s Hope cowboy claims Saddle Bronc victory at NILE
Hudson’s Hope cowboy Jake Watson took home first place in saddle bronc at the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Rodeo in Billings, Montana last weekend.
Mental health experts to share knowledge at upcoming symposium
Next month, Prince George will host a mental health and addictions symposium featuring a series of experts to foster wide-ranging insight and informative discussions.Â
Peace River North and South lead Northern BC in voter turnout
On the final day of advance voting for the 2024 Provincial General Election, Peace River North and Peace River South lead Northern B.C. in voter turnout.Â
Desjarlais seeks reversal of council resolution in federal court
Ex-Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) Chief Judy Desjarlais has taken another step in fighting for her title back, formally filing an application in federal court challenging the ouster.
BC Transit services to be free to use in Fort St. John on Election Day
If you plan to vote in Fort St. John on election day, BC Transit can help get you to a polling location.
Fort St. John council supports hospital foundation’s Be an Angel campaign
The City of Fort St. John has proclaimed November Be an Angel month in support of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s annual Be an Angel fundraising campaign.Â
Bear Flat Dispatch: First past the post
Meanwhile, don’t forget to get out and vote on October 19 or sooner.
NRRM announces survey ahead of updates to animal responsibility bylaw
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is requesting the public's input on an update to its animal responsibility bylaw. Â
Court Report: October 7th to 11th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Chetwynd Provincial Courts from October 7th to 11th.
Huskies’ early success ends with 8-1 defeat
The Fort St. John Huskies' early-season winning streak in the North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) has ended at six games after a weekend loss to the defending league champions.
Community Action Team open house in Fort St. John
Fort St. John’s Community Action Team (FSJCAT) will host a community open house next week.
Nobody injured in possible homeless encampment arson
Fort St. John RCMP Constable Chad Neustater says nobody was injured in a possible arson incident at a homeless encampment in the city on Saturday.
Fort St. John council grapples with choosing site for unhoused
The complexities of legislation relating to the unhoused continue to be discussed by the City of Fort St. John Council.Â
Desert Hill pop-up sale expected to cause traffic delays
Fort St. John residents are being advised of possible traffic delays on 86th Street due to a produce shop currently running out of Suresus Park.
Huskies begin three-game stretch with 7-3 victory in Dawson Creek
A tough three-game stretch this week for the Fort St. John Huskies began on a winning note on Wednesday, October 16th, in Dawson Creek.
Retiring RCMP officer fulfills special bucket list request
With her retirement from the RCMP coming soon, Corporal Madonna Saunderson was able to fulfill a special request for her career bucket list.Â
Advance polling turnout in local ridings surpasses 2020 provincial election numbers
Advance voter turnout in this year’s provincial election is up significantly from the last in the Peace region.
Special snow warning issued for Fort Nelson
Environment Canada is warning Fort Nelson residents that the city is expected to experience its first substantial snowfall over the coming weekend.Â
GoFundMe raises over $14,000 for family of teen killed in motorcycle crash
A memorial has been set up outside of North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) for a student who passed away in a motorcycle collision on the weekend.
Hudson’s Hope cowboy claims Saddle Bronc victory at NILE
Hudson’s Hope cowboy Jake Watson took home first place in saddle bronc at the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Rodeo in Billings, Montana last weekend.
Mental health experts to share knowledge at upcoming symposium
Next month, Prince George will host a mental health and addictions symposium featuring a series of experts to foster wide-ranging insight and informative discussions.Â
Peace River North and South lead Northern BC in voter turnout
On the final day of advance voting for the 2024 Provincial General Election, Peace River North and Peace River South lead Northern B.C. in voter turnout.Â
Desjarlais seeks reversal of council resolution in federal court
Ex-Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) Chief Judy Desjarlais has taken another step in fighting for her title back, formally filing an application in federal court challenging the ouster.
BC Transit services to be free to use in Fort St. John on Election Day
If you plan to vote in Fort St. John on election day, BC Transit can help get you to a polling location.
Fort St. John council supports hospital foundation’s Be an Angel campaign
The City of Fort St. John has proclaimed November Be an Angel month in support of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s annual Be an Angel fundraising campaign.Â
Bear Flat Dispatch: First past the post
Meanwhile, don’t forget to get out and vote on October 19 or sooner.
NRRM announces survey ahead of updates to animal responsibility bylaw
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is requesting the public's input on an update to its animal responsibility bylaw. Â
Court Report: October 7th to 11th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Chetwynd Provincial Courts from October 7th to 11th.
Huskies’ early success ends with 8-1 defeat
The Fort St. John Huskies' early-season winning streak in the North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) has ended at six games after a weekend loss to the defending league champions.
