Peace Region air quality statement continues, includes new areas
The coverage of a special air quality statement for the Peace region has been extended.
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Wildfire near Jasper National Park affects Highway 16 travel
A travel advisory has been issued for Highway 16 due to ongoing evacuations in the area.
UPDATED: Highway 97 open north of Fort Nelson after severe flooding
A major disruption on Highway 97 has been announced this morning near Fort Nelson.Â
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
Jasper residents to travel back to Alberta through the B.C. Peace after evacuation.
UPDATE: Graham-Laurier wildfires shrink in size, more significant fire being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported a pair of wildfires on the southwest and north east points of Graham-Laurier Park on the weekend.Â
UPDATE: Finlay Bay Wildfire now nine hectares
The cause of a seven-hectare wildfire sparked on Monday morning west of Fort St. John is currently being investigated by the BC Wildfire Service.
UPDATE: Carbon Creek wildfire now at 3.01 hectares
The wildfire in the Carbon Creek area is now at 3.01 hectares.
Tim Horton’s smile cookies raise $14,145 for FSJ Hospital Foundation
Fort St. John Tim Horton’s stores spread smiles for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, announcing $14,145 was donated to the non-profit from a July 22nd release.
Halfway River First Nation and Province launch landscape planning pilot
The provincial government and Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) have announced a partnership to balance the Treaty 8 First Nation’s land and industrial interests.
Emergency department diversion announced at Fort Nelson General Hospital
Northern Health has announced a diversion of the emergency department at Fort Nelson General Hospital.
PRRD requests direct communication from province for new fire startsÂ
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) voted in favour of sending a letter to provincial ministries requesting to be notified of new fire starts in the region.
IMCA Modified Racers Take Over Taylor Speedway
Taylor Speedway is set to deliver hot racing action over the August long weekend.Â
Environment Canada, River Forecast Centre warn of possible extreme weather in Peace region
North Peace region residents are being urged to prepare for several different kinds of potential extreme weather conditions.
Jordan Kealy discusses “systemic” problems with healthcare in northeast B.C.Â
Area B Director Jordan Kealy has given a response to the situation of Fort St. John Hospital closures and the provincial healthcare system.
New wildfire near BC-Alberta border at 150 hectares, out of control
A new wildfire has been discovered near the BC-Alberta border.
Monetary incentives insufficient for rural healthcare crisis
Paul Adams, the Executive Director of the BC Rural Health Network, joined Dub Craig for the July 19th episode of This Week in the Peace to discuss rural healthcare challenges.
UPDATE: One-hectare wildfire ignites on Cecil Lake Road
A wildfire has broken out near Fort St. John.
UPDATE: Fort Nelson First Nation search party changes location, seeks volunteers
Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) has announced it is seeking volunteers for a search party to locate missing local woman.
PRRD to explore grant funding and partnership opportunities for leisure pool
In response to a recent survey, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will explore grant funding and partnership opportunities for the North Peace Leisure Pool.Â
UPDATE: Rally planned to demand adequate healthcare in Fort St. John
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies will be hosting a rally on July 30th in Fort St. John in response to continued closures of Northern Health facilities.Â
Wildfire near Jasper National Park affects Highway 16 travel
A travel advisory has been issued for Highway 16 due to ongoing evacuations in the area.
UPDATED: Highway 97 open north of Fort Nelson after severe flooding
A major disruption on Highway 97 has been announced this morning near Fort Nelson.Â
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
Jasper residents to travel back to Alberta through the B.C. Peace after evacuation.
UPDATE: Graham-Laurier wildfires shrink in size, more significant fire being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported a pair of wildfires on the southwest and north east points of Graham-Laurier Park on the weekend.Â
UPDATE: Finlay Bay Wildfire now nine hectares
The cause of a seven-hectare wildfire sparked on Monday morning west of Fort St. John is currently being investigated by the BC Wildfire Service.
UPDATE: Carbon Creek wildfire now at 3.01 hectares
The wildfire in the Carbon Creek area is now at 3.01 hectares.
Tim Horton’s smile cookies raise $14,145 for FSJ Hospital Foundation
Fort St. John Tim Horton’s stores spread smiles for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, announcing $14,145 was donated to the non-profit from a July 22nd release.
Halfway River First Nation and Province launch landscape planning pilot
The provincial government and Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) have announced a partnership to balance the Treaty 8 First Nation’s land and industrial interests.
Emergency department diversion announced at Fort Nelson General Hospital
Northern Health has announced a diversion of the emergency department at Fort Nelson General Hospital.
PRRD requests direct communication from province for new fire startsÂ
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) voted in favour of sending a letter to provincial ministries requesting to be notified of new fire starts in the region.
IMCA Modified Racers Take Over Taylor Speedway
Taylor Speedway is set to deliver hot racing action over the August long weekend.Â
Environment Canada, River Forecast Centre warn of possible extreme weather in Peace region
North Peace region residents are being urged to prepare for several different kinds of potential extreme weather conditions.
Jordan Kealy discusses “systemic” problems with healthcare in northeast B.C.Â
Area B Director Jordan Kealy has given a response to the situation of Fort St. John Hospital closures and the provincial healthcare system.
New wildfire near BC-Alberta border at 150 hectares, out of control
A new wildfire has been discovered near the BC-Alberta border.
Monetary incentives insufficient for rural healthcare crisis
Paul Adams, the Executive Director of the BC Rural Health Network, joined Dub Craig for the July 19th episode of This Week in the Peace to discuss rural healthcare challenges.
UPDATE: One-hectare wildfire ignites on Cecil Lake Road
A wildfire has broken out near Fort St. John.
UPDATE: Fort Nelson First Nation search party changes location, seeks volunteers
Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) has announced it is seeking volunteers for a search party to locate missing local woman.
PRRD to explore grant funding and partnership opportunities for leisure pool
In response to a recent survey, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will explore grant funding and partnership opportunities for the North Peace Leisure Pool.Â
UPDATE: Rally planned to demand adequate healthcare in Fort St. John
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies will be hosting a rally on July 30th in Fort St. John in response to continued closures of Northern Health facilities.Â
