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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
ABC Recycling installs 24-hour donation bin, proceeds given to local charities
ABC Recycling in Fort St. John recently installed a donation bin with a 24-hour drop-off facility, directing proceeds to local charities.
North Peace SPCA reopens doors to public at new location
The local organization’s former facility was closed in 2022 because it was deemed unsafe for use. Having found a new location in the fall of 2023, construction issues had delayed its opening.
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Senior girls basketball team makes their mark at provincials
The North Peace Secondary School Grizzlies senior girls basketball team finished the season with a bang after winning their final game at provincials.
Baldonnel Elementary students showcase creations at entrepreneur fair on March 13th
10% of profits from the entrepreneur fair will go toward charitable causes
Hudson’s Hope Fire Department gives apparatus replacement presentation to councilÂ
Fred Burrows, director of protective services for the District of Hudson’s Hope, recently presented information to council in order for them to better understand the fire equipment replacement process.
Ministry clarifies oil and gas tenure award to Blueberry River First Nations
PRRD directors had questions about the tenure during their February 22nd board meeting, following a January 31st letter by the ministry provided as notice of the tenure award.
Fort St John Today: Community Fundraisers
In this edition, we share some community fundraisers happening this week. Plus, events happening March 12-18, 2024.
Court Report: March 4th to 8th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in provincial courtrooms in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd from March 4th to 8th.
Council directs staff to monitor wildfire threats ahead of Canada Day fireworks shows
Fort St. John council has directed staff to monitor the risks of wildfires posed to the city due to Canada Day fireworks displays.Â
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
ABC Recycling installs 24-hour donation bin, proceeds given to local charities
ABC Recycling in Fort St. John recently installed a donation bin with a 24-hour drop-off facility, directing proceeds to local charities.
North Peace SPCA reopens doors to public at new location
The local organization’s former facility was closed in 2022 because it was deemed unsafe for use. Having found a new location in the fall of 2023, construction issues had delayed its opening.
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Senior girls basketball team makes their mark at provincials
The North Peace Secondary School Grizzlies senior girls basketball team finished the season with a bang after winning their final game at provincials.
Baldonnel Elementary students showcase creations at entrepreneur fair on March 13th
10% of profits from the entrepreneur fair will go toward charitable causes
Hudson’s Hope Fire Department gives apparatus replacement presentation to councilÂ
Fred Burrows, director of protective services for the District of Hudson’s Hope, recently presented information to council in order for them to better understand the fire equipment replacement process.
Ministry clarifies oil and gas tenure award to Blueberry River First Nations
PRRD directors had questions about the tenure during their February 22nd board meeting, following a January 31st letter by the ministry provided as notice of the tenure award.
Fort St John Today: Community Fundraisers
In this edition, we share some community fundraisers happening this week. Plus, events happening March 12-18, 2024.
Court Report: March 4th to 8th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in provincial courtrooms in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd from March 4th to 8th.
Council directs staff to monitor wildfire threats ahead of Canada Day fireworks shows
Fort St. John council has directed staff to monitor the risks of wildfires posed to the city due to Canada Day fireworks displays.Â
