Fort St. John vet clinic defies CVBC restrictions, continues services
A veterinary clinic in Fort St. John is continuing to operate despite being restricted by the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) since April 22nd.Â
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Highway 97 bridge in Dawson Creek closed for maintenance
The bridge on Highway 97 over Rotary Lake in Dawson Creek is closed for maintenance and repairs for the rest of this week.
Uniform device policy coming to school district 60 for 2024-2025 school year
Following a May 21st School District 60 board meeting, teachers’ struggles with internet connectivity and students were brought back into focus with updated policies starting September 1st.Â
BC Hydro reports small employment increase at Site C in April
BC Hydro has reported another slight uptick in employment at Site C.
Hudson’s Hope announces activities for ParticipACTION community challenge
From pickleball to archery, from hiking to soccer, the District of Hudson’s Hope wants residents to know there’s something for everyone as it readies itself for ParticipACTION’s “Community Better Challenge” beginning on June 1st.
Court Report: May 21st to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from May 21st to 24th.
City staff to update the freedom of information Bylaw
Fort St. John council has directed staff to update the city's freedom of information bylaw by maintaining no charge for freedom of information (FOI) requests.
Fort St. John robotics team heads to Skills Canada national competition
A robotics team from Fort St. John will be representing B.C. at the Skills Canada National competition from May 30th to 31st.
Fort St. John Vet Clinic Faces Service Restrictions by CVBC
A local veterinarian clinic has had its license to operate restricted.
CORRECTION: New EV charging station coming soon to Fort St. John Co-op
A new fast charging station for electric vehicles is coming to the Fort St. John Co-op.
Lakepoint Golf Club Sees Spike in Memberships, Invites Newcomers
Lakepoint Golf and Country Club sees the substantial increase in club memberships as the potential for more residents to discover the game of golf at the course in Charlie Lake.Â
Red Shirt Day and National AccessAbility Week declared in Fort St. JohnÂ
The City of Fort St. John has proclaimed Wednesday, May 29th as Easter Seals Red Shirt Day to show support for people living with disabilities.
Stoddart Creek East wildfire brought under control
A wildfire reported in Stoddart Creek East overnight on May 28th has now been brought under control.Â
Long-term monitoring initiated after Fish Creek oil spill
B.C.’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy says the source of an oil spill just outside Fort St. John is unknown.
BC Wildfire service addresses concerns on Chetwynd’s Northern Initial Attack Crew base
At the May 21st council meeting, BC Wildfire Services (BCWS) addressed concerns about the Chetwynd Northern Initial Attack Crew base.Â
Dawson Creek eases water restrictions as reservoirs recover to 90% capacity
The City of Dawson Creek has changed its current water conservation status from stage two to stage one.
Dawson Creek to acquire Eljen Medical Clinic to protect primary healthcare
The City of Dawson Creek is collaborating with stakeholders to acquire the Eljen Medical Clinic on 111th Avenue.Â
Ticket pre-orders open for Dawson Creek’s first Extreme Mudfest
Ticket pre-orders are now available for the upcoming Extreme Mudfest event.
Provincial minimum wage set to increase by 4 per cent
In a May 28th press release, the British Columbia Ministry of Labour announced the minimum wage would increase by $0.65 an hour starting June 1st.Â
Overdose Advisory issued for Dawson Creek
Northern Health says there’s been an uptick in the number of overdose deaths related to drugs from the Dawson Creek area.
Highway 97 bridge in Dawson Creek closed for maintenance
The bridge on Highway 97 over Rotary Lake in Dawson Creek is closed for maintenance and repairs for the rest of this week.
Uniform device policy coming to school district 60 for 2024-2025 school year
Following a May 21st School District 60 board meeting, teachers’ struggles with internet connectivity and students were brought back into focus with updated policies starting September 1st.Â
BC Hydro reports small employment increase at Site C in April
BC Hydro has reported another slight uptick in employment at Site C.
Hudson’s Hope announces activities for ParticipACTION community challenge
From pickleball to archery, from hiking to soccer, the District of Hudson’s Hope wants residents to know there’s something for everyone as it readies itself for ParticipACTION’s “Community Better Challenge” beginning on June 1st.
Court Report: May 21st to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from May 21st to 24th.
City staff to update the freedom of information Bylaw
Fort St. John council has directed staff to update the city's freedom of information bylaw by maintaining no charge for freedom of information (FOI) requests.
Fort St. John robotics team heads to Skills Canada national competition
A robotics team from Fort St. John will be representing B.C. at the Skills Canada National competition from May 30th to 31st.
Fort St. John Vet Clinic Faces Service Restrictions by CVBC
A local veterinarian clinic has had its license to operate restricted.
CORRECTION: New EV charging station coming soon to Fort St. John Co-op
A new fast charging station for electric vehicles is coming to the Fort St. John Co-op.
Lakepoint Golf Club Sees Spike in Memberships, Invites Newcomers
Lakepoint Golf and Country Club sees the substantial increase in club memberships as the potential for more residents to discover the game of golf at the course in Charlie Lake.Â
Red Shirt Day and National AccessAbility Week declared in Fort St. JohnÂ
The City of Fort St. John has proclaimed Wednesday, May 29th as Easter Seals Red Shirt Day to show support for people living with disabilities.
Stoddart Creek East wildfire brought under control
A wildfire reported in Stoddart Creek East overnight on May 28th has now been brought under control.Â
Long-term monitoring initiated after Fish Creek oil spill
B.C.’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy says the source of an oil spill just outside Fort St. John is unknown.
BC Wildfire service addresses concerns on Chetwynd’s Northern Initial Attack Crew base
At the May 21st council meeting, BC Wildfire Services (BCWS) addressed concerns about the Chetwynd Northern Initial Attack Crew base.Â
Dawson Creek eases water restrictions as reservoirs recover to 90% capacity
The City of Dawson Creek has changed its current water conservation status from stage two to stage one.
Dawson Creek to acquire Eljen Medical Clinic to protect primary healthcare
The City of Dawson Creek is collaborating with stakeholders to acquire the Eljen Medical Clinic on 111th Avenue.Â
Ticket pre-orders open for Dawson Creek’s first Extreme Mudfest
Ticket pre-orders are now available for the upcoming Extreme Mudfest event.
Provincial minimum wage set to increase by 4 per cent
In a May 28th press release, the British Columbia Ministry of Labour announced the minimum wage would increase by $0.65 an hour starting June 1st.Â
Overdose Advisory issued for Dawson Creek
Northern Health says there’s been an uptick in the number of overdose deaths related to drugs from the Dawson Creek area.
