UPDATE: Chetwynd RCMP find missing 10-year-old
Chetwynd RCMP officers are turning to the public for help finding a missing 10-year-old.
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Have a Heart radiothon returns next week with $50,000 fundraising goal
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation is preparing for a major fundraising event to support seniors at Peace Villa Residential Care Facility.
Dawson Creek vehicle thefts surge by 120% in 2024
The Dawson Creek RCMP provided updates on policing activities in the city, showing a 120 per cent increase in vehicle theft in 2024.
Dr. Kearney students learn Metis culture from Elder Bev Lambert
Grade seven students at Dr. Kearney Middle School in Fort St. John participated in a hands-on presentation on June 5th to celebrate National Indigenous Heritage Month.
Alaska Highway resurfacing project worth $13.5 million awarded to Penticton company
A $13.5 million contract has been awarded to resurface 61 kilometres of the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson.
School District 60 preliminary budget outlines 3 per cent wage increase for employees
School District 60 released its preliminary annual budget at a board meeting on May 27th.
Seventeen-year-old injured in Friday afternoon moose attack at NPSS
One teenager was injured in a moose attack at North Peace Secondary School last week.
Fort St. John’s Hunter Brown commits to York University for 2024-25 USports hockey season
Fort St. John’s Hunter Brown has committed to York University for the 2024-25 USports hockey season.
Wildfire near Doig River First Nation is now listed as ‘out,’ says the BC Wildfire Service
A wildfire reported by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in May near Doig River First Nation (DRFN) is now listed as ‘out.’
Local teacher’s short story inspires writing journey
A North Peace Secondary School teacher and author has placed in the top ten of a Canada-wide short story competition, inspiring her to begin her writing journey.
Council awards tender for Bulk Water Station parking lot
The City of Fort St. John has awarded a contract for the paving of the Bulk Water Station parking lot to Brocor Construction Ltd. of Dawson Creek.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program funds 24 Peace Region projects
Nearly $2,000,000 is being invested into fish and wildlife conservation programs in the Peace Region, thanks to the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP).
Northern Health announces another Chetwynd Hospital diversion
Emergency Department services will be interrupted again Tuesday night at Chetwynd Hospital.
NorthRiver’s Fort Nelson Gas Plant stops operations
Operations have been suspended at a gas plant in Fort Nelson, and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) Mayor Rob Fraser says employees have been told they might be laid off.
Fort St. John council receives presentation from North Peace Gymnastics Association
During the May 27th regular meeting, Fort St. John council received a presentation from the North Peace Gymnastics Association (NPGA) illustrating its mission and impact on the community.
Co-op Community Champion: Amanda Trotter
May’s Community Champion is working to help women and their children as the executive director of the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
Fort St John Today: BC Performing Arts Festival
In this edition, the BC Performing Arts Festival is in Fort St John. Plus, events happening June 4-10, 2024
NRRM Mayor praises Fort Nelson’s smooth return post-evacuation
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) Mayor Rob Fraser says Fort Nelson evacuees’ return to the community has gone extremely well so far.
Chetwynd Mayor opposes BC Wildfire team move to Dawson Creek
Chetwynd Mayor Allan Courtoreille disagrees with BC Wildfire’s decision to relocate the Northern Initial Fire Attack Team from Chetwynd to Dawson Creek.
Saulteau First Nations set for Pemmican Days this July
Saulteau First Nations is set to welcome back the community from July 12th to July 14th for their annual Pemmican Days taking place at Pemmican Grounds.
Have a Heart radiothon returns next week with $50,000 fundraising goal
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation is preparing for a major fundraising event to support seniors at Peace Villa Residential Care Facility.
Dawson Creek vehicle thefts surge by 120% in 2024
The Dawson Creek RCMP provided updates on policing activities in the city, showing a 120 per cent increase in vehicle theft in 2024.
Dr. Kearney students learn Metis culture from Elder Bev Lambert
Grade seven students at Dr. Kearney Middle School in Fort St. John participated in a hands-on presentation on June 5th to celebrate National Indigenous Heritage Month.
Alaska Highway resurfacing project worth $13.5 million awarded to Penticton company
A $13.5 million contract has been awarded to resurface 61 kilometres of the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson.
School District 60 preliminary budget outlines 3 per cent wage increase for employees
School District 60 released its preliminary annual budget at a board meeting on May 27th.
Seventeen-year-old injured in Friday afternoon moose attack at NPSS
One teenager was injured in a moose attack at North Peace Secondary School last week.
Fort St. John’s Hunter Brown commits to York University for 2024-25 USports hockey season
Fort St. John’s Hunter Brown has committed to York University for the 2024-25 USports hockey season.
Wildfire near Doig River First Nation is now listed as ‘out,’ says the BC Wildfire Service
A wildfire reported by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) in May near Doig River First Nation (DRFN) is now listed as ‘out.’
Local teacher’s short story inspires writing journey
A North Peace Secondary School teacher and author has placed in the top ten of a Canada-wide short story competition, inspiring her to begin her writing journey.
Council awards tender for Bulk Water Station parking lot
The City of Fort St. John has awarded a contract for the paving of the Bulk Water Station parking lot to Brocor Construction Ltd. of Dawson Creek.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program funds 24 Peace Region projects
Nearly $2,000,000 is being invested into fish and wildlife conservation programs in the Peace Region, thanks to the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP).
Northern Health announces another Chetwynd Hospital diversion
Emergency Department services will be interrupted again Tuesday night at Chetwynd Hospital.
NorthRiver’s Fort Nelson Gas Plant stops operations
Operations have been suspended at a gas plant in Fort Nelson, and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) Mayor Rob Fraser says employees have been told they might be laid off.
Fort St. John council receives presentation from North Peace Gymnastics Association
During the May 27th regular meeting, Fort St. John council received a presentation from the North Peace Gymnastics Association (NPGA) illustrating its mission and impact on the community.
Co-op Community Champion: Amanda Trotter
May’s Community Champion is working to help women and their children as the executive director of the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
Fort St John Today: BC Performing Arts Festival
In this edition, the BC Performing Arts Festival is in Fort St John. Plus, events happening June 4-10, 2024
NRRM Mayor praises Fort Nelson’s smooth return post-evacuation
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) Mayor Rob Fraser says Fort Nelson evacuees’ return to the community has gone extremely well so far.
Chetwynd Mayor opposes BC Wildfire team move to Dawson Creek
Chetwynd Mayor Allan Courtoreille disagrees with BC Wildfire’s decision to relocate the Northern Initial Fire Attack Team from Chetwynd to Dawson Creek.
Saulteau First Nations set for Pemmican Days this July
Saulteau First Nations is set to welcome back the community from July 12th to July 14th for their annual Pemmican Days taking place at Pemmican Grounds.
