Heat, thunderstorm, wildfire smoke warning issued for Peace Region
Environment Canada issued three weather alerts for the Peace Region on Friday.Â
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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
Northern Health services impacted by Microsoft’s global cybersecurity outage
Microsoft's global cybersecurity failure is impacting residents, districts, and organizations across the Peace River region.Â
Fort St. John Hospital faces weekend birthing centre closure
The Fort St. John Hospital’s birthing centre will be closed for the weekend, according to Northern Health.
Best Sports & Fitness Options in the North Peace
Here are the Best Sports & Fitness Options in the North Peace as voted by readers in the North Peace People's Choice Awards
UPDATE: Northern Health announces another emergency department diversion at Chetwynd Hospital
Northern Health has announced another diversion at the emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre.
BC Wildfire Service battles 40-hectare blaze in Steamboat Mountain region
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released new details about a wildfire located in the Steamboat Mountain area on July 18th.
BC Wildfire Service reports new fire east of Fort Nelson River
A small wildfire east of the Fort Nelson River has been announced by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Former Huskies captain Kurtis Lee commits to VIU Mariners
Former Fort St. John Huskies captain Kurtis Lee will continue his hockey career on Vancouver Island.
PRRD addresses multiple hospital closures during Thursday’s meetingÂ
During the July 18th regular meeting in Fort St. John, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) agreed to send letters regarding the region's multiple hospital closures.Â
Record crowds expected at Energetic County Fair 2024
The Energetic County Fair kicks off in Fort St. John Thursday night, featuring three days of music, entertainment, and food.
No more planned ER interruptions at Fort St. John Hospital this week, says Northern Health
Northern Health staff have confirmed that there are no planned emergency department service interruptions at the Fort St. John Hospital for the rest of the week.
Lakepoint Golf Club hosts exciting match-play tournament in August
The August long weekend at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club in Charlie Lake tees off with one of the season’s marquee events.
Fort St. John Co-op Cardlock services fully restored after cybersecurity incident
The Fort St. John Co-op has announced that all services have returned to normal at both cardlock locations following intermittent service interruptions and cybersecurity complications.Â
Upcoming road improvements announced for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has announced a list of upcoming repaving projects that will be completed in 2024.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
Northern Health services impacted by Microsoft’s global cybersecurity outage
Microsoft's global cybersecurity failure is impacting residents, districts, and organizations across the Peace River region.Â
Fort St. John Hospital faces weekend birthing centre closure
The Fort St. John Hospital’s birthing centre will be closed for the weekend, according to Northern Health.
Best Sports & Fitness Options in the North Peace
Here are the Best Sports & Fitness Options in the North Peace as voted by readers in the North Peace People's Choice Awards
UPDATE: Northern Health announces another emergency department diversion at Chetwynd Hospital
Northern Health has announced another diversion at the emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre.
BC Wildfire Service battles 40-hectare blaze in Steamboat Mountain region
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released new details about a wildfire located in the Steamboat Mountain area on July 18th.
BC Wildfire Service reports new fire east of Fort Nelson River
A small wildfire east of the Fort Nelson River has been announced by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Former Huskies captain Kurtis Lee commits to VIU Mariners
Former Fort St. John Huskies captain Kurtis Lee will continue his hockey career on Vancouver Island.
PRRD addresses multiple hospital closures during Thursday’s meetingÂ
During the July 18th regular meeting in Fort St. John, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) agreed to send letters regarding the region's multiple hospital closures.Â
Record crowds expected at Energetic County Fair 2024
The Energetic County Fair kicks off in Fort St. John Thursday night, featuring three days of music, entertainment, and food.
No more planned ER interruptions at Fort St. John Hospital this week, says Northern Health
Northern Health staff have confirmed that there are no planned emergency department service interruptions at the Fort St. John Hospital for the rest of the week.
Lakepoint Golf Club hosts exciting match-play tournament in August
The August long weekend at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club in Charlie Lake tees off with one of the season’s marquee events.
Fort St. John Co-op Cardlock services fully restored after cybersecurity incident
The Fort St. John Co-op has announced that all services have returned to normal at both cardlock locations following intermittent service interruptions and cybersecurity complications.Â
Upcoming road improvements announced for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has announced a list of upcoming repaving projects that will be completed in 2024.Â
