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Hudson’s Hope looking to amend garbage bylaw due to wildlife threats 

The District of Hudson’s Hope is looking to implement changes to its garbage collection bylaw, which may include fines for non-compliance, due to wildlife threats to public safety. 

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Fort St John Today: International Women’s Day

In this edition, we share how you can celebrate International Women's Day in Fort St John. Plus, events happening March 5-11, 2024.

“Zombie deer disease” info session to be held in Charlie Lake

The North Peace Rod & Gun Club is hosting an information session on chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as “zombie deer disease,” on Sunday.

West Moberly First Nations ‘disheartened and frustrated’ by reactions to Land Act amendments

The amendments would have allowed shared decision-making between the province and First Nations throughout B.C. as part of the NDP government’s work aligning their laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Dawson Creek business offers support to family following house fire

After losing everything he owns in a house fire in Pouce Coupe, a single father is receiving help from a long-time friend and business owner.

Experience ‘Art In The Garden’ at Peace Gallery North’s 38th annual Art Auction

Peace Gallery North’s 38th annual Art Auction takes place on March 16th, with “Art In The Garden” being the central theme.

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Northern Rockies addresses healthcare challenges 

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) discussed the challenges faced at Fort Nelson Hospital with the BC Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) during February 26th’s committee of the whole meeting.

No injuries reported in Pouce Coupe mobile home fire

No injuries were reported following a mobile home fire on Monday morning in Pouce Coupe.

WANTED: Tanis Patricia Lea-Wellard

The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s help locating Tanis Patrica Lea-Wellard, who is wanted for possession of stolen property.

Fort St. John Hospital welcomes birth of four leap-year babies

Four leap-year babies were born in the Fort St. John Hospital in 2024, bringing the total to eight since 2008, according to Northern Health.

Love story unfolds on Charlie Lake during Crystal Cup

Just before fireworks illuminated the sky during the Crystal Cup in February, one lucky lady said yes to her long-term boyfriend on the ice of Charlie Lake.

Dawson Creek RCMP thwart thieves with assistance from police dog

Two men were arrested by the Dawson Creek RCMP after a daylight break and enter with the assistance of police dog services and police dog Hamer.

Letter to the Editor: More vote splitting and next steps

Tyler Holte continues to come back to the "Letter to the Editor" section to talk vote splitting.

Letter to the Editor: Conservative Party of BC listens

Tyler Holte continues to spark debate about vote splitting, and the rise of the Conservative Party of BC. Here is another Fort St. John resident's opinion.

Bear Flat Dispatch: Trade axe found

Frequent contributor Ken Boon found a little piece of history last December while hiking in the Bear Flat area.

Register now for Bluey Day

Sign-ups began March 1st, and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation hopes $100,000 in donations will raised this year.

Fort St. John Association for Community Living hosts food drives for Salvation Army

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is hosting food drives in March to help out the local Salvation Army’s food bank.

Fort St. John man sentenced to six years in jail for violent home invasion

Garrett Allen Cazes, 41, was handed the sentence on January 8th in Fort St. John Provincial Court for unlawful confinement, aggravated assault, uttering threats, and breaking and entering of a dwelling house for robbery.

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North District Major Crime Unit clarifies role, information sharing

The North District Major Crime Unit has released a statement clarifying its role in suspicious death investigations and sharing information after comments were allegedly made.

Fort St. John product inks WHL Scholarship, Development Agreement with Portland Winterhawks

Fort St. John forward David Hoy has signed a Western Hockey League Development Agreement with the Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club.

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