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PRRD sets priorities for meeting with provincial ministers at upcoming conference
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has prioritized its list of meetings with provincial ministers at the 2024 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention (UBCM).
EX SITU exhibit returns to highlight Filipino-Canadian creativity
The sixth annual EX SITU exhibition has opened at Peace Gallery North in Fort St. John during Filipino Heritage Month.
New Beechcraft air ambulances stationed at Fort St. John airport, elsewhere in BC
The province’s fleet of air ambulances is getting an upgrade, including the one stationed in Fort St. John.
North Peace People’s Choice Awards 2024 Winners
Here are the winners of the 2024 North Peace People's Choice Awards presented by RE/MAX. These winners were voted by the people.
BC’s unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May, still below national average
Statistics Canada’s latest Labour force survey released on June 7th puts British Columbia’s unemployment rate in May at 5.6 per cent.
UPDATED: One-hectare wildfire reported near Charlie Lake now listed as ‘under control’
A wildfire in the Cardinal Road area in Charlie Lake has been reported by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
NBC basketball camp coming to Fort St. John
NBC Sports Camps will host a week-long basketball camp in Fort St. John this July at North Peace Secondary School.
Cecil Lake Road closures for repairs starting June 11th
Travellers near Cecil Lake Road can expect to encounter closures and detours starting at 7 a.m. June 11th.
Fort St. John RCMP search for two suspects after June 1st break-in
Two suspects allegedly broke into Fort Bowling Lanes on June 1st, and Fort St. John RCMP officers believe it’s related to another incident in town.
Reignited wildfire in Donnie Creek now covers 3,539 hectares
A reignited holdover wildfire from 2023 has grown in size since May.
Enbridge Inc. proposes BC pipeline expansion to meet natural gas demands
Enbridge Inc. has proposed expanding the B.C.’s Westcoast pipeline due to the demand for natural gas in British Columbia and the US Pacific Northwest.
Doig Day now in 2024 much larger than the Elders who started it could have ever imagined
With his black and red fleece and black ‘Grand Ole Opry’ cap, the smile could not be taken off the face of Elder Gary Attachie at the Doig River First Nation (DRFN) reservation outside of Rose Prairie.
FSJ RCMP investigating “suspicious occurrence” at convenience store
Police officers in Fort St. John are working to identify someone from a reported “suspicious occurrence” at a local convenience store.
NCSG sold to Barnhart Crane, becoming its largest acquisition
A crane and heavy haul company based in Western Canada has been purchased by Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co., a North American lifting and logistics contracting company.
PRRD offering free consultations to homeowners in wildfire protection
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is launching a program to educate residents in protecting their properties from wildfires.
Parker Lake wildfire “under control,” evacuation alerts rescinded
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has rescinded its evacuation alerts, saying the Parker Lake wildfire has been brought under control.
Dawson Creek residents targeted by scammers ahead of property tax deadline
The City of Dawson Creek is warning residents of a scammer impersonating City Hall.
Well drilling activity shows optimistic projections for 2024
The BC Energy Regulator has shown the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) a strong start in well-drilling activities and around 600 wells to be built in 2024.
Dawson Creek Curling Club announces the appointment of Krista Smith to General Manager
Dawson Creek Curling Club announced Krista Smith has taken over the role of General Manager as of June 5th.
PRRD sets priorities for meeting with provincial ministers at upcoming conference
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has prioritized its list of meetings with provincial ministers at the 2024 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention (UBCM).
EX SITU exhibit returns to highlight Filipino-Canadian creativity
The sixth annual EX SITU exhibition has opened at Peace Gallery North in Fort St. John during Filipino Heritage Month.
New Beechcraft air ambulances stationed at Fort St. John airport, elsewhere in BC
The province’s fleet of air ambulances is getting an upgrade, including the one stationed in Fort St. John.
North Peace People’s Choice Awards 2024 Winners
Here are the winners of the 2024 North Peace People's Choice Awards presented by RE/MAX. These winners were voted by the people.
BC’s unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May, still below national average
Statistics Canada’s latest Labour force survey released on June 7th puts British Columbia’s unemployment rate in May at 5.6 per cent.
UPDATED: One-hectare wildfire reported near Charlie Lake now listed as ‘under control’
A wildfire in the Cardinal Road area in Charlie Lake has been reported by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
NBC basketball camp coming to Fort St. John
NBC Sports Camps will host a week-long basketball camp in Fort St. John this July at North Peace Secondary School.
Cecil Lake Road closures for repairs starting June 11th
Travellers near Cecil Lake Road can expect to encounter closures and detours starting at 7 a.m. June 11th.
Fort St. John RCMP search for two suspects after June 1st break-in
Two suspects allegedly broke into Fort Bowling Lanes on June 1st, and Fort St. John RCMP officers believe it’s related to another incident in town.
Reignited wildfire in Donnie Creek now covers 3,539 hectares
A reignited holdover wildfire from 2023 has grown in size since May.
Enbridge Inc. proposes BC pipeline expansion to meet natural gas demands
Enbridge Inc. has proposed expanding the B.C.’s Westcoast pipeline due to the demand for natural gas in British Columbia and the US Pacific Northwest.
Doig Day now in 2024 much larger than the Elders who started it could have ever imagined
With his black and red fleece and black ‘Grand Ole Opry’ cap, the smile could not be taken off the face of Elder Gary Attachie at the Doig River First Nation (DRFN) reservation outside of Rose Prairie.
FSJ RCMP investigating “suspicious occurrence” at convenience store
Police officers in Fort St. John are working to identify someone from a reported “suspicious occurrence” at a local convenience store.
NCSG sold to Barnhart Crane, becoming its largest acquisition
A crane and heavy haul company based in Western Canada has been purchased by Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co., a North American lifting and logistics contracting company.
PRRD offering free consultations to homeowners in wildfire protection
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is launching a program to educate residents in protecting their properties from wildfires.
Parker Lake wildfire “under control,” evacuation alerts rescinded
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has rescinded its evacuation alerts, saying the Parker Lake wildfire has been brought under control.
Dawson Creek residents targeted by scammers ahead of property tax deadline
The City of Dawson Creek is warning residents of a scammer impersonating City Hall.
Well drilling activity shows optimistic projections for 2024
The BC Energy Regulator has shown the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) a strong start in well-drilling activities and around 600 wells to be built in 2024.
Dawson Creek Curling Club announces the appointment of Krista Smith to General Manager
Dawson Creek Curling Club announced Krista Smith has taken over the role of General Manager as of June 5th.
