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.
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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
Prophet River First Nation prepares for Chief and Council elections
Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has published its final lists of candidates for the positions of Chief and Council.
Heat, thunderstorm, wildfire smoke warning issued for Peace Region
Environment Canada issued three weather alerts for the Peace Region on Friday.Â
Dawson Creek hospital emergency department to close Friday evening
Northern Health has announced via Facebook another diversion will occur at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital on Friday evening.
CORRECTION: U12 Wild Pony Race Debuts at Doig River Rodeo 2024
Doig River First Nation rodeo is on the horizon, set to take place next month on the grounds of the Nation.
Fort St. John speedskating member earns double international officiating honour
A longtime Fort St. John Elks Speedskating Club member has been added to a pair of worldwide officiating lists by the International Speedskating Union (ISU) for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
One dead following July 16th collision south of Pine Pass
A two-vehicle collision south of the Pine Pass on Highway 97 led to a motorist passing away, according to RCMP North District Media Relations Officer Madonna Saunderson.
Local clinic recruits new physicians amid staff shortage
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic announced four new physicians have been recruited.
FWCP announces 2024 grants and information sessions for Peace region
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) has announced its 2024 grant deadlines and information sessions for the Peace region.Â
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
Prophet River First Nation prepares for Chief and Council elections
Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has published its final lists of candidates for the positions of Chief and Council.
Heat, thunderstorm, wildfire smoke warning issued for Peace Region
Environment Canada issued three weather alerts for the Peace Region on Friday.Â
Dawson Creek hospital emergency department to close Friday evening
Northern Health has announced via Facebook another diversion will occur at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital on Friday evening.
CORRECTION: U12 Wild Pony Race Debuts at Doig River Rodeo 2024
Doig River First Nation rodeo is on the horizon, set to take place next month on the grounds of the Nation.
Fort St. John speedskating member earns double international officiating honour
A longtime Fort St. John Elks Speedskating Club member has been added to a pair of worldwide officiating lists by the International Speedskating Union (ISU) for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
One dead following July 16th collision south of Pine Pass
A two-vehicle collision south of the Pine Pass on Highway 97 led to a motorist passing away, according to RCMP North District Media Relations Officer Madonna Saunderson.
Local clinic recruits new physicians amid staff shortage
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic announced four new physicians have been recruited.
FWCP announces 2024 grants and information sessions for Peace region
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) has announced its 2024 grant deadlines and information sessions for the Peace region.Â
