Western LNG, Nisga’a Nation buying Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project
The project is a permitted and ready-to-build 900-kilometre natural gas pipeline that would run from Hudson’s Hope to Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert.
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City advising residents of tree clearing work in parks
Tree clearing work will occur in Centennial, Mathews, and Toboggan Hill Parks, as well as the Garrison Trail and the Fish Creek Community Forest.
Fort St. John to offer free recreation programs and services to residents affected by emergenciesÂ
The City of Fort St. John has adopted a policy to offer free recreation programs and services to communities affected by emergencies resulting in evacuation.Â
PRRD to begin engagement for North Peace Regional Park master plan
The PRRD is looking for community involvement and collaboration as it develops a master plan for the North Peace Regional Park.
Peace River MLAs call on province to lift mandate on unvaccinated healthcare workers to help with staffing shortages
Peace River MLAs Dan Davies and Mike Bernier spoke in the legislature on March 11th, saying the healthcare system is broken and unvaccinated healthcare workers must return due to staffing shortages.
Decision yet to be given for Kelly Lake murder suspect
A trial was held this week in Dawson Creek Supreme Court, with Justice Marguerite Church adjourning the matter to review the case.
Doig River First Nation implements helper vests to support Elders during language revitalization event
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has implemented helper vests for its language revitalization event at Northern Lights College to support Elders.
Fort St. John North Peace Museum Update: 40th anniversary of current museum location
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum in its current location.
‘Old MacDonald went broke’: Technology helps grain farmers confront weather woes
Peace region grain farmer Malcolm Odermatt says all he can do is pray for rain this spring after repeated droughts sabotaged his harvest last year.
Better at Home receives $22,625 donation during 100 Women Who Care event
Event empowers charities twice a year
Fort Nelson First Nation debuts in prestigious Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament this weekend
This is the first year that the First Nation has sent a team to compete in the championship, according to FNFN athletic director Cedar Welchin.
Missing 31-year-old female located
The Fort St. John RCMP says a 31-year-old woman, who went missing on March 11th, has been located.
Report of person with firearm triggers heavy police presence in Fort St. John
The RCMP was responding to reports of a man with a firearm on 87th Street.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce announces Tiffany Hetenyi as new executive director
Tiffany Hetenyi has been announced as the new executive director of the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce after her predecessor resigned two months ago.
Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions
Curtis York Trucking has sent a letter to the City of Dawson Creek outlining concerns over stage two water restrictions implemented by the municipality.
City of Dawson Creek to review animal control spending
The City of Dawson Creek has set its budget for animal control, with council voting in favour of renewing its contract with the BC SPCA for just one year at $240,778 for 2024 while they review the bylaw to scale back services to core functions.Â
Dawson Road Maintenance performing emergency repairs on Blueberry Bridge next week
Dawson Road Maintenance will perform emergency repairs on the Blueberry Bridge at kilometre 19.5 along the Beatton Airport Road on Wednesday, March 20th.
Silver Willow 4-H Report: Communication, meetings and weigh-ins
We have recently done communications with the Silver Willow 4-H club and we have also done meetings and weigh-ins for beef projects.
Enbridge supporting Northeast BC students with bursary
Enbridge says their Northern Opportunities scholarship is taking applications up to March 15th, a bursary created to provide students with financial support as they complete their dual credit programs.
Dawson Creek partners with NDIT to provide business façade grants
The City of Dawson Creek has announced a partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to provide the Business Façade Improvement program for local businesses.Â
City advising residents of tree clearing work in parks
Tree clearing work will occur in Centennial, Mathews, and Toboggan Hill Parks, as well as the Garrison Trail and the Fish Creek Community Forest.
Fort St. John to offer free recreation programs and services to residents affected by emergenciesÂ
The City of Fort St. John has adopted a policy to offer free recreation programs and services to communities affected by emergencies resulting in evacuation.Â
PRRD to begin engagement for North Peace Regional Park master plan
The PRRD is looking for community involvement and collaboration as it develops a master plan for the North Peace Regional Park.
Peace River MLAs call on province to lift mandate on unvaccinated healthcare workers to help with staffing shortages
Peace River MLAs Dan Davies and Mike Bernier spoke in the legislature on March 11th, saying the healthcare system is broken and unvaccinated healthcare workers must return due to staffing shortages.
Decision yet to be given for Kelly Lake murder suspect
A trial was held this week in Dawson Creek Supreme Court, with Justice Marguerite Church adjourning the matter to review the case.
Doig River First Nation implements helper vests to support Elders during language revitalization event
Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has implemented helper vests for its language revitalization event at Northern Lights College to support Elders.
Fort St. John North Peace Museum Update: 40th anniversary of current museum location
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum in its current location.
‘Old MacDonald went broke’: Technology helps grain farmers confront weather woes
Peace region grain farmer Malcolm Odermatt says all he can do is pray for rain this spring after repeated droughts sabotaged his harvest last year.
Better at Home receives $22,625 donation during 100 Women Who Care event
Event empowers charities twice a year
Fort Nelson First Nation debuts in prestigious Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament this weekend
This is the first year that the First Nation has sent a team to compete in the championship, according to FNFN athletic director Cedar Welchin.
Missing 31-year-old female located
The Fort St. John RCMP says a 31-year-old woman, who went missing on March 11th, has been located.
Report of person with firearm triggers heavy police presence in Fort St. John
The RCMP was responding to reports of a man with a firearm on 87th Street.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce announces Tiffany Hetenyi as new executive director
Tiffany Hetenyi has been announced as the new executive director of the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce after her predecessor resigned two months ago.
Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions
Curtis York Trucking has sent a letter to the City of Dawson Creek outlining concerns over stage two water restrictions implemented by the municipality.
City of Dawson Creek to review animal control spending
The City of Dawson Creek has set its budget for animal control, with council voting in favour of renewing its contract with the BC SPCA for just one year at $240,778 for 2024 while they review the bylaw to scale back services to core functions.Â
Dawson Road Maintenance performing emergency repairs on Blueberry Bridge next week
Dawson Road Maintenance will perform emergency repairs on the Blueberry Bridge at kilometre 19.5 along the Beatton Airport Road on Wednesday, March 20th.
Silver Willow 4-H Report: Communication, meetings and weigh-ins
We have recently done communications with the Silver Willow 4-H club and we have also done meetings and weigh-ins for beef projects.
Enbridge supporting Northeast BC students with bursary
Enbridge says their Northern Opportunities scholarship is taking applications up to March 15th, a bursary created to provide students with financial support as they complete their dual credit programs.
Dawson Creek partners with NDIT to provide business façade grants
The City of Dawson Creek has announced a partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to provide the Business Façade Improvement program for local businesses.Â
