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Dawson Creek RCMP warn against leaving running cars unattended
Police are asking residents not to leave their vehicles unattended while they are running.
Dawson Creek hospital receives new X-ray machine
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital (DCDH) recently had one of its two X-ray machines replaced for approximately $482,700.
Hudson’s Hope shortlists four companies for new community centre projectÂ
The District of Hudson’s Hope has shortlisted four companies for phase one of constructing a new multi-use community centre.
Local non-profit seeks financial contributions for future programs
A new non-profit organization in Fort St. John is seeking financial contributions to get up and running.
Fort Nelson LNG facility fined over $12K by WorkSafeBC
A Fort Nelson transportation and warehousing company was fined $12,066.04 by WorkSafeBC for several safety violations.
Fort Nelson Literacy Society assisting Prophet River First Nation with water settlement claims
The Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society is heading to Prophet River First Nation on March 7th to help out before the deadline for claims to be submitted later the same day.
Taylor establishes committee to recognize Indigenous land
The District of Taylor has established a land acknowledgement select committee to recognize Indigenous Peoples' relationship to the Peace River region.
Site C employment numbers drop again
Site C employment numbers dropped, primarily due to the seasonal nature of construction.
Dawson Creek traffic control company fined over $18K
A Dawson Creek traffic control company faces an $18,450.06 fine from WorkSafeBC for six violations, including using traffic control persons when speed limits exceed 70 kilometres an hour.
Court Report: February 26th to March 1st
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson Provincial Courts from February 26th to March 1st.
Family seeks answers following death of Dawson Creek man in Mexico
The family of a Dawson Creek man is looking for answers after the 32-year-old died in Mexico while in custody after being arrested at his resort in Playa del Carmen, according to a CBC report.
MLA Dan Davies to discuss 2024 BC budget at Fort Nelson town hall
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies is hosting a community town hall this week in Fort Nelson to discuss the provincial government's 2024 budget.
City of Fort St. John announces grant opportunitiesÂ
The City of Fort St. John announced two grant opportunities on March 5th to support community growth.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with free swim event in Fort St. John
The city is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th by inviting local ladies for a free swim at the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Watt’s Happening: NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
We are the first generation to begin to feel the full effects of a changing climate, and we are the last generation that can do something about it. The good news is that we ARE doing something about it!
School District 60 band tours schools to recruit beginner band students
The School District 60 Band is touring elementary schools this week to recruit students for its beginner band for the 2024 to 2025 school year.
WANTED: Levi Kade Larson
The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Levi Kade Larson, who has multiple warrants for his arrest.
UPDATE: Peace region athletes bring home six medals from BC Winter Games
Peace region athletes brought home one gold, two silver and two bronze medals from the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games last month.
BCLC warns of online casino scams targeting B.C. players
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) issued a warning on Monday about online scams imitating casinos.
Dawson Creek RCMP warn against leaving running cars unattended
Police are asking residents not to leave their vehicles unattended while they are running.
Dawson Creek hospital receives new X-ray machine
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital (DCDH) recently had one of its two X-ray machines replaced for approximately $482,700.
Hudson’s Hope shortlists four companies for new community centre projectÂ
The District of Hudson’s Hope has shortlisted four companies for phase one of constructing a new multi-use community centre.
Local non-profit seeks financial contributions for future programs
A new non-profit organization in Fort St. John is seeking financial contributions to get up and running.
Fort Nelson LNG facility fined over $12K by WorkSafeBC
A Fort Nelson transportation and warehousing company was fined $12,066.04 by WorkSafeBC for several safety violations.
Fort Nelson Literacy Society assisting Prophet River First Nation with water settlement claims
The Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society is heading to Prophet River First Nation on March 7th to help out before the deadline for claims to be submitted later the same day.
Taylor establishes committee to recognize Indigenous land
The District of Taylor has established a land acknowledgement select committee to recognize Indigenous Peoples' relationship to the Peace River region.
Site C employment numbers drop again
Site C employment numbers dropped, primarily due to the seasonal nature of construction.
Dawson Creek traffic control company fined over $18K
A Dawson Creek traffic control company faces an $18,450.06 fine from WorkSafeBC for six violations, including using traffic control persons when speed limits exceed 70 kilometres an hour.
Court Report: February 26th to March 1st
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson Provincial Courts from February 26th to March 1st.
Family seeks answers following death of Dawson Creek man in Mexico
The family of a Dawson Creek man is looking for answers after the 32-year-old died in Mexico while in custody after being arrested at his resort in Playa del Carmen, according to a CBC report.
MLA Dan Davies to discuss 2024 BC budget at Fort Nelson town hall
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies is hosting a community town hall this week in Fort Nelson to discuss the provincial government's 2024 budget.
City of Fort St. John announces grant opportunitiesÂ
The City of Fort St. John announced two grant opportunities on March 5th to support community growth.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with free swim event in Fort St. John
The city is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th by inviting local ladies for a free swim at the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Watt’s Happening: NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
We are the first generation to begin to feel the full effects of a changing climate, and we are the last generation that can do something about it. The good news is that we ARE doing something about it!
School District 60 band tours schools to recruit beginner band students
The School District 60 Band is touring elementary schools this week to recruit students for its beginner band for the 2024 to 2025 school year.
WANTED: Levi Kade Larson
The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Levi Kade Larson, who has multiple warrants for his arrest.
UPDATE: Peace region athletes bring home six medals from BC Winter Games
Peace region athletes brought home one gold, two silver and two bronze medals from the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games last month.
BCLC warns of online casino scams targeting B.C. players
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) issued a warning on Monday about online scams imitating casinos.
