Damaged bridge hinders access to Finlay Bay recreation site
A bridge and road leading to Finlay Bay in need of repairs and maintenance has been brought to the attention of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD)
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PRRD opposes Northern Health’s grant rollover request
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has denied a request from Northern Health to carry forward unspent grant money to the 2024/2025 calendar year.
Peace River District and Northern Lights College team up for healthcare
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has approved recommendations put forward by the Health Care Scholarship Committee from July 2024 regarding collaborating with Northern Lights College.
Dawson Creek Hospital Diverts Emergency Services Due to Physician Shortage
Northern Health has announced a diversion at Dawson Creek and district Hospital on Sunday, August 18th.
UPDATE: Lightning ignites wildfire near Wonowon, BCWS confirms
A lightning strike is believed to have ignited a new wildfire northeast of Wonowon, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfire near Chuchi Lake now Contained, confirms BC Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has updated the status of a wildfire reported earlier in August near the Chuchi Lake area.
NDIT Invests $1.1M in community-led projects
Two projects in the South Peace were approved for funding by Northern Development Trust (NDIT) in July via the recreational infrastructure program, according to a release on August 16th.
Friday marks 15th Anniversary of Rosenau Transport explosion in Fort St. John
It has been 15 years today since Fort St. John experienced a major fire break out at the Rosenau Transport and Unified Valve building on the Alaska Highway.
Halfway River First Nation secures decision-making authority in landscape planning
Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) has announced that the details about its landscape planning pilot with the provincial government has been finalized.
Peace River Regional District endorses Blueberry River First Nation’s land application
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors voted to send a letter of support to Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN).
Final preparations are underway for All Joes Disc Golf tournament in Fort St. John
Final preparations are underway for the All Joes Disc Golf tournament at Toboggan Hill Disc Golf Course in Fort St. John.
One injured in Hudson’s Hope motorcycle crash involving ‘oil-like substance’
A man who injured his spine after his motorcycle slipped on an oil-like substance is looking for information on the company that left the substance on a highway near Hudson’s Hope.
BCWS provides Wildfire update for the Peace Region
Adam Nicholas, an information officer from the BC Wildfire Service Prince George Fire Centre, joined Moose FM’s Dub Craig on the August 16th episode of This Week in the Peace to give an update on the region's wildfire situation.
Dangerous drug circulating in Dawson Creek sold as stimulant, says Northern Health
A Medical Health Officer with Northern Health says the health authority hasn’t yet been able to test a sample of a dangerous drug circulating through Dawson Creek.
Peace River Regional District approves Bessborough Landfill budget increase
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors have approved another budget increase for the Bessborough Landfill Phase 4A Cell Development project.
Jackfish Community Hall plans progress in Peace River region
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors is moving forward with plans for the Jackfish Community Hall near Chetwynd.
Best Places for Date Night in Fort St John
Here are the Best Places for Date Night in Fort St John as voted by readers in the North Peace People's Choice Awards
UPDATE: Beatton river area wildfire now ‘out’, according to BCWS.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has listed a wildfire east of Fort St. John as now 'out'
Germansen Landing Road fire grows to 280 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has reported a 280-hectare fire near Germansen Landing Road, north of Fort St. James.
Celebrate Jeffrey Metecheah’s legacy at Halfway River Rodeo
The final jewel in the North Peace Rodeo series will kick off starting Friday, August 16th.
PRRD opposes Northern Health’s grant rollover request
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has denied a request from Northern Health to carry forward unspent grant money to the 2024/2025 calendar year.
Peace River District and Northern Lights College team up for healthcare
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has approved recommendations put forward by the Health Care Scholarship Committee from July 2024 regarding collaborating with Northern Lights College.
Dawson Creek Hospital Diverts Emergency Services Due to Physician Shortage
Northern Health has announced a diversion at Dawson Creek and district Hospital on Sunday, August 18th.
UPDATE: Lightning ignites wildfire near Wonowon, BCWS confirms
A lightning strike is believed to have ignited a new wildfire northeast of Wonowon, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Wildfire near Chuchi Lake now Contained, confirms BC Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has updated the status of a wildfire reported earlier in August near the Chuchi Lake area.
NDIT Invests $1.1M in community-led projects
Two projects in the South Peace were approved for funding by Northern Development Trust (NDIT) in July via the recreational infrastructure program, according to a release on August 16th.
Friday marks 15th Anniversary of Rosenau Transport explosion in Fort St. John
It has been 15 years today since Fort St. John experienced a major fire break out at the Rosenau Transport and Unified Valve building on the Alaska Highway.
Halfway River First Nation secures decision-making authority in landscape planning
Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) has announced that the details about its landscape planning pilot with the provincial government has been finalized.
Peace River Regional District endorses Blueberry River First Nation’s land application
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors voted to send a letter of support to Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN).
Final preparations are underway for All Joes Disc Golf tournament in Fort St. John
Final preparations are underway for the All Joes Disc Golf tournament at Toboggan Hill Disc Golf Course in Fort St. John.
One injured in Hudson’s Hope motorcycle crash involving ‘oil-like substance’
A man who injured his spine after his motorcycle slipped on an oil-like substance is looking for information on the company that left the substance on a highway near Hudson’s Hope.
BCWS provides Wildfire update for the Peace Region
Adam Nicholas, an information officer from the BC Wildfire Service Prince George Fire Centre, joined Moose FM’s Dub Craig on the August 16th episode of This Week in the Peace to give an update on the region's wildfire situation.
Dangerous drug circulating in Dawson Creek sold as stimulant, says Northern Health
A Medical Health Officer with Northern Health says the health authority hasn’t yet been able to test a sample of a dangerous drug circulating through Dawson Creek.
Peace River Regional District approves Bessborough Landfill budget increase
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors have approved another budget increase for the Bessborough Landfill Phase 4A Cell Development project.
Jackfish Community Hall plans progress in Peace River region
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors is moving forward with plans for the Jackfish Community Hall near Chetwynd.
Best Places for Date Night in Fort St John
Here are the Best Places for Date Night in Fort St John as voted by readers in the North Peace People's Choice Awards
UPDATE: Beatton river area wildfire now ‘out’, according to BCWS.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has listed a wildfire east of Fort St. John as now 'out'
Germansen Landing Road fire grows to 280 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has reported a 280-hectare fire near Germansen Landing Road, north of Fort St. James.
Celebrate Jeffrey Metecheah’s legacy at Halfway River Rodeo
The final jewel in the North Peace Rodeo series will kick off starting Friday, August 16th.
