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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Fort Nelson First Nation hosts health fair
The event features various presenters, including health care practitioners, and booths featuring homeopathic remedies.
Northeast B.C. reports four drug overdose deaths in January
Northeast B.C. reported four drug overdose deaths in January, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Lithium discovery in northeast B.C. sparks economic potential, says Geoscience BC
A recent study conducted by Geoscience BC shows potential locations and concentrations of lithium in the province's northeast region.
Taylor waives fees for Arnie Isberg Memorial tournament
The District of Taylor has waived the ball diamond rental fees for the 13th Annual Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-Pitch Softball Charity Tournament.
Drinking water lawsuit deadline approaching for local First Nations
Less than a week remains for some local First Nations to submit a claim to receive money as part of an $8 billion class-action lawsuit against the federal government over unclean water.
District of Taylor working on live streaming council meetings
The District of Taylor is working on live streaming its meetings to improve the community's participation in the decision-making processes made by council.Â
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SPONSORED: Notice of Proposed Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility
Notice of proposed Freedom Mobile telecommunications facility in Dawson Creek, BC. Avis de proposition d'installation.
Fort St. John drug trafficking investigation leads to one arrest
Information from the public on January 25th led to a drug trafficking investigation and a search warrant being issued for a Fort St. John home, resulting in multiple seizures and one arrest.
2010 Fort St. John Flyers team among 2024 B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees
The Flyers were undefeated in their journey to capture the province’s fourth Allan Cup, Canada's senior national hockey championship.
Arts North East seeks input for strategic plan
Arts North East (ANE) is asking residents to fill out its stakeholder survey and will utilize the results to develop a new strategic plan for the organization’s future.
Fort St. John adopts bylaw for senior housing complex
During a special meeting on Wednesday, council adopted a senior housing agreement bylaw to support the construction of a new complex at the old hospital site.
Arts North East offers grants for professional development, events
Arts North East is offering grants for professional development and events in the region.
Fort St. John Hospital may experience high patient volumes through upcoming weekend
Northern Health is informing residents that the Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing higher than usual patient volumes, which may cause an increase in wait times in the emergency room over the weekend.
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SPONSORED: Canada Energy Regulator Information Session
Canada Energy Regulator Information Session for the Pouce Coupé Pipe Line Ltd. Taylor to Gordondale Pipeline Project
Co-op Community Champion: Connie Richter
February's Co-op Community Champion has spent decades advocating for and supporting sports in Fort St. John, resulting in significant opportunities, such as being a torchbearer for the 2010 Olympics.
UPDATE: Fort St. John Fire Department responds to Wednesday morning truck fire
The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to a truck fire Wednesday morning near Duncan Cran, which was quickly extinguished before it could spread.
Avalanche warning issued after recent snowfall in northeast B.C.
Following the most recent snowfall in Western Canada, Avalanche Canada issued a special public avalanche warning for all its forecasted regions of B.C. and Alberta from February 29th until the end of the day on March 4th.
 Risk of “zombie deer disease” low in northeast B.C.
Chronic wasting disease, sometimes known as “zombie deer disease,” has appeared in deer in the B.C. Kootenay Region, but the risk in the northeast is relatively low.
Blueberry River First Nation hosts inaugural Pink Shirt Day event
This was the first time the First Nation had held a Pink Shirt Day event.
Fort Nelson First Nation hosts health fair
The event features various presenters, including health care practitioners, and booths featuring homeopathic remedies.
Northeast B.C. reports four drug overdose deaths in January
Northeast B.C. reported four drug overdose deaths in January, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Lithium discovery in northeast B.C. sparks economic potential, says Geoscience BC
A recent study conducted by Geoscience BC shows potential locations and concentrations of lithium in the province's northeast region.
Taylor waives fees for Arnie Isberg Memorial tournament
The District of Taylor has waived the ball diamond rental fees for the 13th Annual Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-Pitch Softball Charity Tournament.
Drinking water lawsuit deadline approaching for local First Nations
Less than a week remains for some local First Nations to submit a claim to receive money as part of an $8 billion class-action lawsuit against the federal government over unclean water.
District of Taylor working on live streaming council meetings
The District of Taylor is working on live streaming its meetings to improve the community's participation in the decision-making processes made by council.Â
Sponsored Sponsored content SPONSORED: Notice of Proposed Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility
Notice of proposed Freedom Mobile telecommunications facility in Dawson Creek, BC. Avis de proposition d'installation.
Fort St. John drug trafficking investigation leads to one arrest
Information from the public on January 25th led to a drug trafficking investigation and a search warrant being issued for a Fort St. John home, resulting in multiple seizures and one arrest.
2010 Fort St. John Flyers team among 2024 B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees
The Flyers were undefeated in their journey to capture the province’s fourth Allan Cup, Canada's senior national hockey championship.
Arts North East seeks input for strategic plan
Arts North East (ANE) is asking residents to fill out its stakeholder survey and will utilize the results to develop a new strategic plan for the organization’s future.
Fort St. John adopts bylaw for senior housing complex
During a special meeting on Wednesday, council adopted a senior housing agreement bylaw to support the construction of a new complex at the old hospital site.
Arts North East offers grants for professional development, events
Arts North East is offering grants for professional development and events in the region.
Fort St. John Hospital may experience high patient volumes through upcoming weekend
Northern Health is informing residents that the Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing higher than usual patient volumes, which may cause an increase in wait times in the emergency room over the weekend.
Sponsored Sponsored content SPONSORED: Canada Energy Regulator Information Session
Canada Energy Regulator Information Session for the Pouce Coupé Pipe Line Ltd. Taylor to Gordondale Pipeline Project
Co-op Community Champion: Connie Richter
February's Co-op Community Champion has spent decades advocating for and supporting sports in Fort St. John, resulting in significant opportunities, such as being a torchbearer for the 2010 Olympics.
UPDATE: Fort St. John Fire Department responds to Wednesday morning truck fire
The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to a truck fire Wednesday morning near Duncan Cran, which was quickly extinguished before it could spread.
Avalanche warning issued after recent snowfall in northeast B.C.
Following the most recent snowfall in Western Canada, Avalanche Canada issued a special public avalanche warning for all its forecasted regions of B.C. and Alberta from February 29th until the end of the day on March 4th.
 Risk of “zombie deer disease” low in northeast B.C.
Chronic wasting disease, sometimes known as “zombie deer disease,” has appeared in deer in the B.C. Kootenay Region, but the risk in the northeast is relatively low.
Blueberry River First Nation hosts inaugural Pink Shirt Day event
This was the first time the First Nation had held a Pink Shirt Day event.
