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B.C. Government to host a pair of drought management engagement sessions in Peace region this week
The provincial government is inviting Peace region residents to attend its Drought Management Engagement Sessions.
Fivestar Fightleague 27 kicks off at end of April
The card will feature 15 fights, including 10 boxers from Fort St. John and area, as well as fighters making the trip from around B.C. and Alberta.
Taylor mill purchased for $7 million by Buffalo Rail & Infrastructure
The Calgary-based company plans to invest over $50 million to convert the mill and its over 300 acres of heavy industrial land into a logistics and distribution hub serving the region's energy, agricultural, and forestry industries.
UPDATE: Fort St. John RCMP called to Super 8 hotel after disturbance reportÂ
The Fort St. John RCMP were called to the Super 8 by Wyndham Hotel off the Alaska North Highway after reports of an incident on the morning of March 19th
Accident on Pine Pass near Chetwynd results in death of truck driver
An accident on Highway 97 along the Pine Pass near Chetwynd resulted in the death of a 64-year-old male truck driver earlier this month.
City announces temporary closure of 81st Avenue at 93rd Street
The City of Fort St. John announced in a Facebook post on Monday that 81st Avenue at 93rd Street will be temporarily closed.
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
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
B.C. Government to host a pair of drought management engagement sessions in Peace region this week
The provincial government is inviting Peace region residents to attend its Drought Management Engagement Sessions.
Fivestar Fightleague 27 kicks off at end of April
The card will feature 15 fights, including 10 boxers from Fort St. John and area, as well as fighters making the trip from around B.C. and Alberta.
Taylor mill purchased for $7 million by Buffalo Rail & Infrastructure
The Calgary-based company plans to invest over $50 million to convert the mill and its over 300 acres of heavy industrial land into a logistics and distribution hub serving the region's energy, agricultural, and forestry industries.
UPDATE: Fort St. John RCMP called to Super 8 hotel after disturbance reportÂ
The Fort St. John RCMP were called to the Super 8 by Wyndham Hotel off the Alaska North Highway after reports of an incident on the morning of March 19th
Accident on Pine Pass near Chetwynd results in death of truck driver
An accident on Highway 97 along the Pine Pass near Chetwynd resulted in the death of a 64-year-old male truck driver earlier this month.
City announces temporary closure of 81st Avenue at 93rd Street
The City of Fort St. John announced in a Facebook post on Monday that 81st Avenue at 93rd Street will be temporarily closed.
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
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
