Out-of-control wildfire spreads near Ogden Creek
An ‘out of control’ wildfire continues to spread in the area of the Ogden Creek, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
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UPDATE: Nancy Creek wildfire now ‘being held’
A wildfire located northeast of Fort St. John is now listed as 'being held,' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Northern Rockies Municipality announces sewer maintenance
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has announced maintenance of the Fort Nelson sewer system until August 23rd.
City of Fort St. John announces closure on 100th Avenue
The City of Fort St. John has announced a road closure on 100th Avenue between 96th and 98th Street.
Heat warning issued for Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions for the next 24 hours.
Tourmaline bolsters Montney presence with $1.3 billion acquisition
Tourmaline Oil Corp. announced on Monday a $1.3 billion ($947 million USD) agreement to purchase all shares of Crew Energy Inc.
Northeast BC Predators announce 2024-25 coaching staff
Local girls hockey club Northeast BC Predators have made announcements on their coaches for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Local artist details latest exhibit at North Peace Cultural Centre
Local artist Holly Kirkpatrick Ulrich discussed her process and inspirations for her new exhibit, “A Search for Voice,” at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Court Report: August 5th to 9th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Dawson Creek Provincial Court between August 5th and 9th.
Overnight diversion announced for Chetwynd Hospital emergency department
Another overnight diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
UPDATE: Moberly Lake wildfire listed by BCWS as ‘under control’
A small wildfire has ignited in an area near Moberly Lake.
UPDATE: 35-hectare wildfire near Tsimeh Creek now ‘under control’
The Tsimeh Creek area wildfire, located north of Fort Nelson, has now been listed by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) as 'under control.'
UPDATE: Fire south of Chuchi Lake still ‘out of control,’ north shore 15-hectare fire ‘being held’
Two wildfires continue to burn in the Chuchi Lake area southwest of Fort St. John.
Two-hour diversion announced for Chetwynd Hospital emergency department
A short diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
Integrated Project Delivery approach streamlines wastewater construction
Saulteau First Nation (SFN) released the details of a wastewater project set to break ground next week.
Community Bridge and Totem Mall team up for school supply drive
Community Bridge charity organization announced on Thursday that it will partner with Totem Mall for the “GEAR UP & GIVE BACK” school supply drive to collect donations of essential school supplies for local children.
Fort St. John shows strong presence at Canadian Death Race in Alberta
Fort St. John had a huge representation in the annual Canadian Death Race last weekend in Grande Cache, Alberta.
Human Rights Commissioner explains Chetwynd Brief approach
British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has apologized for an inaccuracy in the Chetwynd community brief.
Unemployment rises in northeast BC in July
Unemployment in northeast BC rose from 6.1 per cent to 6.3 per cent in July, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada.
Fort St. John veterinarian sentencing trial postponed on Friday
The sentencing hearing for veterinarian Justin Sewell was postponed on Friday, August 9th, after the defence was unable to attend due to illness.
UPDATE: Nancy Creek wildfire now ‘being held’
A wildfire located northeast of Fort St. John is now listed as 'being held,' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Northern Rockies Municipality announces sewer maintenance
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has announced maintenance of the Fort Nelson sewer system until August 23rd.
City of Fort St. John announces closure on 100th Avenue
The City of Fort St. John has announced a road closure on 100th Avenue between 96th and 98th Street.
Heat warning issued for Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions for the next 24 hours.
Tourmaline bolsters Montney presence with $1.3 billion acquisition
Tourmaline Oil Corp. announced on Monday a $1.3 billion ($947 million USD) agreement to purchase all shares of Crew Energy Inc.
Northeast BC Predators announce 2024-25 coaching staff
Local girls hockey club Northeast BC Predators have made announcements on their coaches for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Local artist details latest exhibit at North Peace Cultural Centre
Local artist Holly Kirkpatrick Ulrich discussed her process and inspirations for her new exhibit, “A Search for Voice,” at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Court Report: August 5th to 9th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Dawson Creek Provincial Court between August 5th and 9th.
Overnight diversion announced for Chetwynd Hospital emergency department
Another overnight diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
UPDATE: Moberly Lake wildfire listed by BCWS as ‘under control’
A small wildfire has ignited in an area near Moberly Lake.
UPDATE: 35-hectare wildfire near Tsimeh Creek now ‘under control’
The Tsimeh Creek area wildfire, located north of Fort Nelson, has now been listed by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) as 'under control.'
UPDATE: Fire south of Chuchi Lake still ‘out of control,’ north shore 15-hectare fire ‘being held’
Two wildfires continue to burn in the Chuchi Lake area southwest of Fort St. John.
Two-hour diversion announced for Chetwynd Hospital emergency department
A short diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
Integrated Project Delivery approach streamlines wastewater construction
Saulteau First Nation (SFN) released the details of a wastewater project set to break ground next week.
Community Bridge and Totem Mall team up for school supply drive
Community Bridge charity organization announced on Thursday that it will partner with Totem Mall for the “GEAR UP & GIVE BACK” school supply drive to collect donations of essential school supplies for local children.
Fort St. John shows strong presence at Canadian Death Race in Alberta
Fort St. John had a huge representation in the annual Canadian Death Race last weekend in Grande Cache, Alberta.
Human Rights Commissioner explains Chetwynd Brief approach
British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has apologized for an inaccuracy in the Chetwynd community brief.
Unemployment rises in northeast BC in July
Unemployment in northeast BC rose from 6.1 per cent to 6.3 per cent in July, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada.
Fort St. John veterinarian sentencing trial postponed on Friday
The sentencing hearing for veterinarian Justin Sewell was postponed on Friday, August 9th, after the defence was unable to attend due to illness.
