Farmland values in Northern B.C. drop by 3.2% in 2023
pastureland in the north saw the second biggest rise provincially, with values increasing by 8.4 per cent, or at $1,700 per acre
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MP Bob Zimmer condemns Fossil Fuel Advertising Act for impacting freedom of speech
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer says that the Fossil Fuel Advertising Act can restrict people's ability to speak positively about the resource and misses the whole point of how to reduce global emissions.Â
Over $173k approved for nine agriculture projects in Peace region
The recipients of the funding are the Sunset Prairie Livestock Association, Ken Erin Price, Whiskey Creek Ranch, Cody Johnson, Kathleen Peck, Pegasus Ranch, Sunnyside Bookkeeping and Accounting, Kyle Bartels, and Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company.
Fort St John Today: Spring Break 2024
In this edition, we share some fun activities you can do for Spring Break 2024. Plus, events happening March 19-25, 2024.
Court Report: March 11th to 15th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courtrooms from March 11th to 15th.
Canadian Choice Award celebrates seven Peace region businesses
Six Fort St. John businesses and one Dawson Creek photographer were named recipients of the 2024 Canadian Choice Awards.
Driver escapes crash on Highway 97 with non-life threatening injuries
The driver of the Celica lost control and jumped a guard rail, soaring across the oncoming lane before tumbling to a stop on its rooftop on the side of the highway.
Reports of shots fired in Fort St. John nothing more than fireworks, police say
The RCMP says loud bangs heard near Kelly’s Convenience in Fort St. John on Sunday were fireworks, not gunshots.
Dawson Creek mayor launches survey for local youths
The Dawson Creek mayor’s office launched the Inspiring the Future: Make Your Voice Heard survey last Friday to understand the needs of youth in the community.Â
Fort St. John council rejects price hike for Water Recovery Facility
Council has voted against a bylaw amendment to increase filtered water costs at the Fort St. John Water Recovery Facility from $3.50 to $6.00 per cubic metre, feeling the drastic increase can lead to business stagnation.Â
NLC, Doig River First Nation host language revitalization event in Fort St. John
“The Reawakening of our Language Gathering” was organized through a partnership between NLC and Doig River First Nation and took two months to plan and implement from conception to completion.
Peace region sees record-breaking temperatures before spring
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd set daily maximum temperature records on March 17th, according to preliminary data from Environment Canada.
Fort St. John council receives presentation on public park policy considerations
During March 11th’s committee of the whole meeting, council received a presentation on special event policy considerations to manage parks and outdoor spaces hosting events.Â
Seven violations result in $22,335 fine for Brocor Construction
Brocor Construction Ltd. was handed a hefty $22,335.46 fine from WorkSafe BC following seven violations which occurred at a worksite in Taylor last July. Â
Commercial vehicle weight limit in effect as of Thursday
Weight limits for commercial vehicles are now in effect for roadways in the Peace region, as of March 14th.Â
OK Tire manager urges public awareness for stolen items for sale online
OK Tire manager Robert Sapp is urging public awareness on the potential for stolen items posted for sale on online classifieds.
City of Fort St. John passes five-year financial planÂ
Fort St. John council adopted the city’s five-year financial plan bylaw by title only at their March 11th regular meeting.Â
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Application No. 432677 Application for a Permit Amendment Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act
PRRD pens letter of support for Waskaygan Housing Management Association
The Peace River Regional District has agreed to write a letter of support for the Waskaygan Housing Management Association to support its application to the BC Housing Project Development Fund for $250,000.
Fort St. John police bust six in home drug store raid
Police seized approximately five ounces of cocaine, meth and magic mushrooms were seized, along with multiple pill bottles containing dilaudids and hydromorphone pills, cartons of unstamped tobacco and a firearm.
MP Bob Zimmer condemns Fossil Fuel Advertising Act for impacting freedom of speech
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer says that the Fossil Fuel Advertising Act can restrict people's ability to speak positively about the resource and misses the whole point of how to reduce global emissions.Â
Over $173k approved for nine agriculture projects in Peace region
The recipients of the funding are the Sunset Prairie Livestock Association, Ken Erin Price, Whiskey Creek Ranch, Cody Johnson, Kathleen Peck, Pegasus Ranch, Sunnyside Bookkeeping and Accounting, Kyle Bartels, and Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company.
Fort St John Today: Spring Break 2024
In this edition, we share some fun activities you can do for Spring Break 2024. Plus, events happening March 19-25, 2024.
Court Report: March 11th to 15th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courtrooms from March 11th to 15th.
Canadian Choice Award celebrates seven Peace region businesses
Six Fort St. John businesses and one Dawson Creek photographer were named recipients of the 2024 Canadian Choice Awards.
Driver escapes crash on Highway 97 with non-life threatening injuries
The driver of the Celica lost control and jumped a guard rail, soaring across the oncoming lane before tumbling to a stop on its rooftop on the side of the highway.
Reports of shots fired in Fort St. John nothing more than fireworks, police say
The RCMP says loud bangs heard near Kelly’s Convenience in Fort St. John on Sunday were fireworks, not gunshots.
Dawson Creek mayor launches survey for local youths
The Dawson Creek mayor’s office launched the Inspiring the Future: Make Your Voice Heard survey last Friday to understand the needs of youth in the community.Â
Fort St. John council rejects price hike for Water Recovery Facility
Council has voted against a bylaw amendment to increase filtered water costs at the Fort St. John Water Recovery Facility from $3.50 to $6.00 per cubic metre, feeling the drastic increase can lead to business stagnation.Â
NLC, Doig River First Nation host language revitalization event in Fort St. John
“The Reawakening of our Language Gathering” was organized through a partnership between NLC and Doig River First Nation and took two months to plan and implement from conception to completion.
Peace region sees record-breaking temperatures before spring
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd set daily maximum temperature records on March 17th, according to preliminary data from Environment Canada.
Fort St. John council receives presentation on public park policy considerations
During March 11th’s committee of the whole meeting, council received a presentation on special event policy considerations to manage parks and outdoor spaces hosting events.Â
Seven violations result in $22,335 fine for Brocor Construction
Brocor Construction Ltd. was handed a hefty $22,335.46 fine from WorkSafe BC following seven violations which occurred at a worksite in Taylor last July. Â
Commercial vehicle weight limit in effect as of Thursday
Weight limits for commercial vehicles are now in effect for roadways in the Peace region, as of March 14th.Â
OK Tire manager urges public awareness for stolen items for sale online
OK Tire manager Robert Sapp is urging public awareness on the potential for stolen items posted for sale on online classifieds.
City of Fort St. John passes five-year financial planÂ
Fort St. John council adopted the city’s five-year financial plan bylaw by title only at their March 11th regular meeting.Â
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Application No. 432677 Application for a Permit Amendment Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act
PRRD pens letter of support for Waskaygan Housing Management Association
The Peace River Regional District has agreed to write a letter of support for the Waskaygan Housing Management Association to support its application to the BC Housing Project Development Fund for $250,000.
Fort St. John police bust six in home drug store raid
Police seized approximately five ounces of cocaine, meth and magic mushrooms were seized, along with multiple pill bottles containing dilaudids and hydromorphone pills, cartons of unstamped tobacco and a firearm.
