Canada to play for bronze in Wheelchair Basketball
Wonowon’s Bo Hedges and Canada’s men’s Wheelchair basketball team will play for bronze after falling to defending gold medalists United States at the Paralympics in Paris.
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Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd break heat records on Thursday
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd have all set new day records for heat on Thursday, September 5th, 2024.
UPDATE: BC United Party announces plans to maintain registered political party status
In the wake of the BC United Party suspending its provincial election campaign last week, the party has announced it still intends to run “a select number of candidates.”
Recipients honoured with King Charles III Coronation medals at Fort St. John Legion Branch
On Thursday, September 5th, recipients were honored at the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 for the 2024 King Charles III Coronation Medal Presentation.
Candidate Interviews: Peace River South Independent Mike Bernier
Peace River South incumbent MLA Mike Bernier, an Independent candidate in the 2024 provincial general election, sat down with Enegeticcity.ca to answer questions submitted by residents of the Peace River region.Â
UPDATE: Wildfire in Thunder Creek area spreads to 200 hectares
A wildfire located near Thunder Creek has now spread to 200 hectares as of Friday, September 6th, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
New funding for Wilson Concrete to create 13 jobs in Fort St. John
New funding has been announced for a local concrete manufacturing company that will reportedly create more than a dozen new jobs in Fort St. John.
Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Society announces funds raised for charity
The Fort St. John Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Society has unveiled the amount raised through two local charity endurance races on September 5th.
Mayor, MLA candidates speak out regarding Canfor mill closure
Both Peace River North MLA candidates say the closure of Canfor’s Fort St. John sawmill will have a devastating impact on the community.
Fort St. John Huskies schedule released
The North West Junior Hockey League’s Fort St. John Huskies will open their 2024-25 season on September 20th.
Site C reservoir filling continues; water levels rise by 20 metres
BC Hydro has reported the filling process at the Site C reservoir is underway.
Fred Fest raises over $21,000
The Annual Fort St. John Fred Fest has announced it has raised over $21,000 for the Fort St. John Seniors Society Hall.
Dan Davies to run as Independent candidate in provincial election
Current Peace River North MLA Dan Davies has announced his intent to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
Fort Nelson hit-and-run: father calls for information in son’s deathÂ
Andy Calahisen says life since August 11th has been a “day-by-day” situation.
Fort St. John RCMP seeking help in identifying liquor store robbersÂ
Fort St. John RCMP is seeking the public's help in identifying two youths who robbed the Safeway liquor store after obtaining surveillance footage.
North Peace Forgotten Felines Society closes rescue intakes
The North Peace Forgotten Felines Society announced on Thursday August 29th, that it cannot take in new rescues until further notice.Â
UPDATE: Canfor announces Fort St. John Sawmill to close by year-end, affecting 220 jobs
Canfor announced to Fort St. John employees on Wednesday, September 4th, that it plans to close its sawmill in the city.
Fort St. John Hospital emergency department diverted until Thursday morning
This is the first diversion at the hospital so far in September, after three closures in August.
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd break heat records on Thursday
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd have all set new day records for heat on Thursday, September 5th, 2024.
UPDATE: BC United Party announces plans to maintain registered political party status
In the wake of the BC United Party suspending its provincial election campaign last week, the party has announced it still intends to run “a select number of candidates.”
Recipients honoured with King Charles III Coronation medals at Fort St. John Legion Branch
On Thursday, September 5th, recipients were honored at the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 for the 2024 King Charles III Coronation Medal Presentation.
Candidate Interviews: Peace River South Independent Mike Bernier
Peace River South incumbent MLA Mike Bernier, an Independent candidate in the 2024 provincial general election, sat down with Enegeticcity.ca to answer questions submitted by residents of the Peace River region.Â
UPDATE: Wildfire in Thunder Creek area spreads to 200 hectares
A wildfire located near Thunder Creek has now spread to 200 hectares as of Friday, September 6th, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
New funding for Wilson Concrete to create 13 jobs in Fort St. John
New funding has been announced for a local concrete manufacturing company that will reportedly create more than a dozen new jobs in Fort St. John.
Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Society announces funds raised for charity
The Fort St. John Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Society has unveiled the amount raised through two local charity endurance races on September 5th.
Mayor, MLA candidates speak out regarding Canfor mill closure
Both Peace River North MLA candidates say the closure of Canfor’s Fort St. John sawmill will have a devastating impact on the community.
Fort St. John Huskies schedule released
The North West Junior Hockey League’s Fort St. John Huskies will open their 2024-25 season on September 20th.
Site C reservoir filling continues; water levels rise by 20 metres
BC Hydro has reported the filling process at the Site C reservoir is underway.
Fred Fest raises over $21,000
The Annual Fort St. John Fred Fest has announced it has raised over $21,000 for the Fort St. John Seniors Society Hall.
Dan Davies to run as Independent candidate in provincial election
Current Peace River North MLA Dan Davies has announced his intent to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming provincial election.
Fort Nelson hit-and-run: father calls for information in son’s deathÂ
Andy Calahisen says life since August 11th has been a “day-by-day” situation.
Fort St. John RCMP seeking help in identifying liquor store robbersÂ
Fort St. John RCMP is seeking the public's help in identifying two youths who robbed the Safeway liquor store after obtaining surveillance footage.
North Peace Forgotten Felines Society closes rescue intakes
The North Peace Forgotten Felines Society announced on Thursday August 29th, that it cannot take in new rescues until further notice.Â
UPDATE: Canfor announces Fort St. John Sawmill to close by year-end, affecting 220 jobs
Canfor announced to Fort St. John employees on Wednesday, September 4th, that it plans to close its sawmill in the city.
Fort St. John Hospital emergency department diverted until Thursday morning
This is the first diversion at the hospital so far in September, after three closures in August.
