2024 Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow: Celebrate Indigenous Culture in Taylor, June 7-9
The 2024 Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow is fast approaching and will take place in Taylor next month.
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May 16th proclaimed Moose Hide Campaign Day in Dawson Creek
The City of Dawson Creek has proclaimed May 16th, 2024, as Moose Hide Campaign Day.
Join top female leaders at Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John
Registration for the 2024 Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John has opened.
FSJ woman aiming to raise $110K for stepfather’s medical transfer from Mexico
A local woman is raising money to support her stepfather’s medical expenses after he fractured his spine in a tragic accident in Mexico.
Meteorologist predicts rain, cool temperatures, winds near Fort Nelson
Environment Canada Meteorologist Brian Proctor says some “instability” in the weather is set to hit the Fort Nelson region in the next three to four days, including elevated chances for showers.
Dr Kearney Middle School performing The Addams Family musical at North Peace Cultural Centre
Students from Dr Kearney Middle School will perform a comedic musical at the North Peace Cultural Centre starting May 16th.
First-ever Peace Arts Festival to be held in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek will host the first Peace Arts Festival, which will celebrate local artists with various displays and events throughout the city.
UPDATE: Doig River wildfire reaches 650 hectares
Doig River First Nation is reporting “smaller levels of activity” around the wildfire that led to two evacuation orders earlier this week.
Former Tumbler Ridge mayor hopes youth golfing initiatives can lead to start of junior league
Former District of Tumbler Ridge Mayor Keith Bertrand wants more kids to learn and appreciate the game of golf.
NPSS cosmetology students offering hair care for evacuees
The cosmetology program at the North Peace Secondary School through Northern Lights College has opened its doors to evacuees looking for hair care during their stay in Fort St. John.
UPDATE: Fort Nelson wildfires: Parker Lake blaze slows, Patry Creek worsens
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser says the wildfire situation in Fort Nelson is beginning to look positive.
Taylor council unanimously proclaims first Pride Week for 2024
Pride Week has been declared in the District of Taylor for the first time in its history.
Investigation underway into cause of Saturday evening fire in Fort St. John
No one was injured in a Saturday evening house fire in Fort St. John, and the fire department continues investigating the cause.
Wildfire Update: May 14th, 2024
Below are updates on out-of-control wildfires in northeast B.C. as of May 14th, 2024.
BC Coroners Service announces inquest for 2019 death in Dawson Creek
An inquest has been announced by the BC Coroners Service into the death of a 23-year-old woman in Dawson Creek RCMP custody five years ago.
Taylor waives rental fees for event around National Indigenous Peoples Day
The District of Taylor has granted fee forgiveness for the Treaty 8 Tribal Association to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
FSJ Flight Basketball teams impress at Good Hoops Classic in Edmonton
The Fort St. John Flight basketball teams have returned after an impressive showing at the Good Hoops Classic in Edmonton from May 10th to May 12th.
Majority of Fort Nelson, Doig River evacuees accommodated in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St John says that most evacuees from Fort Nelson and Doig River First Nation have been accommodated with hotel rooms since arriving in town.
‘Substantial growth’ expected Tuesday for Parker Lake wildfire
The Parker Lake wildfire west of Fort Nelson has reached 8,433 hectares in size, and BC Wildfire Service members say they expect it to continue to grow.
May 16th proclaimed Moose Hide Campaign Day in Dawson Creek
The City of Dawson Creek has proclaimed May 16th, 2024, as Moose Hide Campaign Day.
Join top female leaders at Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John
Registration for the 2024 Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John has opened.
FSJ woman aiming to raise $110K for stepfather’s medical transfer from Mexico
A local woman is raising money to support her stepfather’s medical expenses after he fractured his spine in a tragic accident in Mexico.
Meteorologist predicts rain, cool temperatures, winds near Fort Nelson
Environment Canada Meteorologist Brian Proctor says some “instability” in the weather is set to hit the Fort Nelson region in the next three to four days, including elevated chances for showers.
Dr Kearney Middle School performing The Addams Family musical at North Peace Cultural Centre
Students from Dr Kearney Middle School will perform a comedic musical at the North Peace Cultural Centre starting May 16th.
First-ever Peace Arts Festival to be held in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek will host the first Peace Arts Festival, which will celebrate local artists with various displays and events throughout the city.
UPDATE: Doig River wildfire reaches 650 hectares
Doig River First Nation is reporting “smaller levels of activity” around the wildfire that led to two evacuation orders earlier this week.
Former Tumbler Ridge mayor hopes youth golfing initiatives can lead to start of junior league
Former District of Tumbler Ridge Mayor Keith Bertrand wants more kids to learn and appreciate the game of golf.
NPSS cosmetology students offering hair care for evacuees
The cosmetology program at the North Peace Secondary School through Northern Lights College has opened its doors to evacuees looking for hair care during their stay in Fort St. John.
UPDATE: Fort Nelson wildfires: Parker Lake blaze slows, Patry Creek worsens
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser says the wildfire situation in Fort Nelson is beginning to look positive.
Taylor council unanimously proclaims first Pride Week for 2024
Pride Week has been declared in the District of Taylor for the first time in its history.
Investigation underway into cause of Saturday evening fire in Fort St. John
No one was injured in a Saturday evening house fire in Fort St. John, and the fire department continues investigating the cause.
Wildfire Update: May 14th, 2024
Below are updates on out-of-control wildfires in northeast B.C. as of May 14th, 2024.
BC Coroners Service announces inquest for 2019 death in Dawson Creek
An inquest has been announced by the BC Coroners Service into the death of a 23-year-old woman in Dawson Creek RCMP custody five years ago.
Taylor waives rental fees for event around National Indigenous Peoples Day
The District of Taylor has granted fee forgiveness for the Treaty 8 Tribal Association to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
FSJ Flight Basketball teams impress at Good Hoops Classic in Edmonton
The Fort St. John Flight basketball teams have returned after an impressive showing at the Good Hoops Classic in Edmonton from May 10th to May 12th.
Majority of Fort Nelson, Doig River evacuees accommodated in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St John says that most evacuees from Fort Nelson and Doig River First Nation have been accommodated with hotel rooms since arriving in town.
‘Substantial growth’ expected Tuesday for Parker Lake wildfire
The Parker Lake wildfire west of Fort Nelson has reached 8,433 hectares in size, and BC Wildfire Service members say they expect it to continue to grow.
