PRRD awards contract for agricultural emergency plan
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has awarded a contract to develop an agricultural emergency plan.
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Community homelessness committee formed in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
Hells Angels “support club” members sentenced after drug trafficking investigation
Members of the Throttle Lockers Motorcycle Club, a “support club” for the Kelowna Hells Angels, have been sentenced in relation to a years-long drug trafficking investigation in Kamloops.
Modified response employed for Cow Moose Mountain Wildfire
A wildfire has sparked in the area of Cow Moose Mountain, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Artist’s Euro journey inspires “A Search For Voice” exhibit
Peace Gallery North’s artist-in-residence for the month of August sees her exhibit as sort of a homecoming.
Fort St. John prospect competes in North American Rugby 7’s
Quentin Farquhar from the North Peace will be among the North American Rugby 7’s players this weekend in Utah.
PRRD approves Chetwynd Library installation
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) authorized the installation of cabinetry in a space at the Chetwynd Public Library to increase storage for additional supplies and equipment.
New ice centre policy approved in Taylor
The District of Taylor has approved a new policy for the District Ice Centre during the July 22nd Special Council Meeting.
BC Hydro announces $27,500 investment in FSJ nonprofits through GO Fund
Three Fort St. John nonprofits have received thousands of dollars in funding thanks to BC Hydro.
BCWS provides update on wildfires in Peace region
According to the BC Wildfire Service, 16 fires remain in the Peace River Regional District.
WestJet adds one weekly airplane flight to Fort St. John-Calgary route
Westjet Airlines says Fort St Johns North Peace Regional Airport will gain an additional weekly flight between Fort St. John and Calgary as a part of its ‘expansive winter schedule.’
Fort St John Today: Fast & Furious
In this edition, learn how you can be Fast & Furious with racing events all summer. Plus, events happening July 23-29, 2024.
Peace Region air quality statement continues, includes new areas
The coverage of a special air quality statement for the Peace region has been extended.
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.
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.
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.
Community homelessness committee formed in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
Hells Angels “support club” members sentenced after drug trafficking investigation
Members of the Throttle Lockers Motorcycle Club, a “support club” for the Kelowna Hells Angels, have been sentenced in relation to a years-long drug trafficking investigation in Kamloops.
Modified response employed for Cow Moose Mountain Wildfire
A wildfire has sparked in the area of Cow Moose Mountain, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Artist’s Euro journey inspires “A Search For Voice” exhibit
Peace Gallery North’s artist-in-residence for the month of August sees her exhibit as sort of a homecoming.
Fort St. John prospect competes in North American Rugby 7’s
Quentin Farquhar from the North Peace will be among the North American Rugby 7’s players this weekend in Utah.
PRRD approves Chetwynd Library installation
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) authorized the installation of cabinetry in a space at the Chetwynd Public Library to increase storage for additional supplies and equipment.
New ice centre policy approved in Taylor
The District of Taylor has approved a new policy for the District Ice Centre during the July 22nd Special Council Meeting.
BC Hydro announces $27,500 investment in FSJ nonprofits through GO Fund
Three Fort St. John nonprofits have received thousands of dollars in funding thanks to BC Hydro.
BCWS provides update on wildfires in Peace region
According to the BC Wildfire Service, 16 fires remain in the Peace River Regional District.
WestJet adds one weekly airplane flight to Fort St. John-Calgary route
Westjet Airlines says Fort St Johns North Peace Regional Airport will gain an additional weekly flight between Fort St. John and Calgary as a part of its ‘expansive winter schedule.’
Fort St John Today: Fast & Furious
In this edition, learn how you can be Fast & Furious with racing events all summer. Plus, events happening July 23-29, 2024.
Peace Region air quality statement continues, includes new areas
The coverage of a special air quality statement for the Peace region has been extended.
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.
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.
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.
