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
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Fort St. John proclaims Purple Day in March
Council has declared March 26th, 2024, as International Purple Day in Fort St. John to spread awareness of people living with epilepsy.Â
Watt’s Irish School of Dance set for St. Paddy’s Day 5k
The run starts at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park
Dawson Creek construction company receives $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC
Dawson Creek company Celtic Construction received a $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC for three safety violations that occurred in Chetwynd last November.Â
City reallocates casino revenue for operating budget to offset inflationary pressures
Fort St. John council has decided to reallocate the city’s revenue of over $750,000 from Chances Casino to the operating budget in order to offset inflationary pressures.Â
UPDATE: Water service interruption scheduled in Hudson’s Hope
Detours will be available throughout the day.
NPSS students gain insight into local career opportunities at ‘Grow our Own’ event
The event, hosted by the Urban Systems Foundation, gave 33 North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) students the chance to rub shoulders with professionals in Fort St. John.Â
Police investigation underway after report of shots fired at Fort St. John home
A Fort St. John RCMP investigation is underway after a house in the 9200 Block of 91st Street near Mathews Park was allegedly shot at on Saturday.
Cuts for Cans collects 800 pounds of food for Salvation Army
The donations showed the community’s “heart,” says the executive director of the Salvation Army
Families of missing loved ones from Dawson Creek to conduct search parties this weekend
Family and friends of Cole Hosack, Renee Didier, and Darylyn Supernant are holding another pair of search parties over the weekend.
PRRD receives presentation on healthcare action plan from South Peace Division of Family PracticeÂ
Speakers for the South Peace Division of Family Practice presented its plan to improve healthcare to the Peace River Regional District at Thursday's meeting.Â
Northeast B.C. unemployment increased in February
Northeast B.C’s unemployment rate increased to 5.7 per cent in February 2024, according to the latest Labour force survey from Statistics Canada.
Court halts Rolla Creek Dyke deconstruction
A group of four residents are taking the Peace River Regional District to court for decommissioning Rolla Creek Dyke.
Local businesses still unhappy with OPS site location
Some businesses near the Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) Site in Fort St. John that opened in December are still unhappy with its location.
Solar eclipse on April 8th won’t be fully visible in Fort St. John
Peace region residents will only be able to catch a glimpse of April 8th’s solar eclipse, according to astronomy educator Gary Boyle.
PRRD supports grant funding for AutismBC through BC Hydro GO Fund
The Peace River Regional District board issued a letter of support to AutismBC, which is seeking $10,000 in grant funding from the BC Hydro GO Fund, at their March 7th meeting.Â
Canada’s ‘Indiana Jones’ heading to Northeast BC wellness conference
Adam Shoalts, often described as Canada's 'Indiana Jones', will be this year's keynote speaker for a health and wellness conference in Hudson's Hope.
Prophet River First Nation launches Beaver language campaign on Facebook
Prophet River First Nation has launched a social media campaign displaying a “word of the day” on Facebook.
Huskies goalie, defencemen win NWJHL awards
NWJHL president Peter Burletoff presented two Fort St. John Huskies players with league awards on March 1st.
UPDATE: Determined widow fights for road maintenance near Swan Lake
A widowed woman living near Swan Lake is seeking answers for who is responsible for maintaining the road to her home.
Fort St. John proclaims Purple Day in March
Council has declared March 26th, 2024, as International Purple Day in Fort St. John to spread awareness of people living with epilepsy.Â
Watt’s Irish School of Dance set for St. Paddy’s Day 5k
The run starts at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park
Dawson Creek construction company receives $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC
Dawson Creek company Celtic Construction received a $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC for three safety violations that occurred in Chetwynd last November.Â
City reallocates casino revenue for operating budget to offset inflationary pressures
Fort St. John council has decided to reallocate the city’s revenue of over $750,000 from Chances Casino to the operating budget in order to offset inflationary pressures.Â
UPDATE: Water service interruption scheduled in Hudson’s Hope
Detours will be available throughout the day.
NPSS students gain insight into local career opportunities at ‘Grow our Own’ event
The event, hosted by the Urban Systems Foundation, gave 33 North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) students the chance to rub shoulders with professionals in Fort St. John.Â
Police investigation underway after report of shots fired at Fort St. John home
A Fort St. John RCMP investigation is underway after a house in the 9200 Block of 91st Street near Mathews Park was allegedly shot at on Saturday.
Cuts for Cans collects 800 pounds of food for Salvation Army
The donations showed the community’s “heart,” says the executive director of the Salvation Army
Families of missing loved ones from Dawson Creek to conduct search parties this weekend
Family and friends of Cole Hosack, Renee Didier, and Darylyn Supernant are holding another pair of search parties over the weekend.
PRRD receives presentation on healthcare action plan from South Peace Division of Family PracticeÂ
Speakers for the South Peace Division of Family Practice presented its plan to improve healthcare to the Peace River Regional District at Thursday's meeting.Â
Northeast B.C. unemployment increased in February
Northeast B.C’s unemployment rate increased to 5.7 per cent in February 2024, according to the latest Labour force survey from Statistics Canada.
Court halts Rolla Creek Dyke deconstruction
A group of four residents are taking the Peace River Regional District to court for decommissioning Rolla Creek Dyke.
Local businesses still unhappy with OPS site location
Some businesses near the Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) Site in Fort St. John that opened in December are still unhappy with its location.
Solar eclipse on April 8th won’t be fully visible in Fort St. John
Peace region residents will only be able to catch a glimpse of April 8th’s solar eclipse, according to astronomy educator Gary Boyle.
PRRD supports grant funding for AutismBC through BC Hydro GO Fund
The Peace River Regional District board issued a letter of support to AutismBC, which is seeking $10,000 in grant funding from the BC Hydro GO Fund, at their March 7th meeting.Â
Canada’s ‘Indiana Jones’ heading to Northeast BC wellness conference
Adam Shoalts, often described as Canada's 'Indiana Jones', will be this year's keynote speaker for a health and wellness conference in Hudson's Hope.
Prophet River First Nation launches Beaver language campaign on Facebook
Prophet River First Nation has launched a social media campaign displaying a “word of the day” on Facebook.
Huskies goalie, defencemen win NWJHL awards
NWJHL president Peter Burletoff presented two Fort St. John Huskies players with league awards on March 1st.
UPDATE: Determined widow fights for road maintenance near Swan Lake
A widowed woman living near Swan Lake is seeking answers for who is responsible for maintaining the road to her home.
