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The TUNNEL art installation comes to Fort St. John

The 100-foot tunnel of lights will be installed near the stage in Centennial Park during the High on Ice Winter Fest.

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UPDATE: Bell Media sells 45 radio stations, including Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson

Bell Media announced Thursday morning that it has sold 45 radio stations, including two in Fort St. John, one in Dawson Creek and one in Fort Nelson.

White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection that killed millions of bats in North America.

Dorothy Embreus passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 in Nelson, BC at the age of 92.
Obituary – Dorothy Embreus

Dorothy Embreus passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 in Nelson, BC at the age of 92.

Canfor Pulp Products announces sale of Taylor pulp mill for $7 million

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. says it's entered an agreement to sell its Taylor pulp mill.

Northern Combat Club’s eighth invitational kicks off on February 17th

The Northern Combat Club’s eighth invitational kicks off on Saturday, February 17th, and will feature a lineup of professional fighters from across the region. 

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Support Local Art at the 38th ‘Art in the Garden’ Auction Event

‘Art in the Garden’ will feature dinner, auction and social.

B.C. government to offer free virtual sessions on youth substance use

The Ministry of Education and Child Care is partnering with an adolescent clinical psychologist to host free virtual sessions on youth substance use.

District of Taylor supports funding for Emergency Operation Centre

The District of Taylor has voted in favour of supporting funding for its Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) at Monday's regular council meeting. 

Class-action lawsuit deadline approaching for local First Nations

There is one month remaining 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.

Three new organizations to present to 100 Women Who Care

The 100 Women Who Care event is returning for the first time in 2024, with three new organizations presenting for a donation of over $10,000. 

Fort St. John RCMP seek info on suspects in December break-in

The Fort St. John RCMP are looking for information on four suspects who broke into a residence and stole a small home safe in December.

Province offers $15M in grants for B.C. events

The province is providing $15 million in one-time grants to eligible events through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events fund.

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BC Highway Patrol seize loaded shotgun in Dawson Creek

On January 25th, in Dawson Creek, a BC Highway Patrol officer confiscated a loaded shotgun, marking the second firearm seizure in the community this year.

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Court Report: January 29th to February 2nd

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 29th to February 2nd.

Joshua Telizyn skates in the men's 1500m during the long track speed skating Canadian Championships at the Olympic Oval in Calgary
Telizyn shows promising results at Quebec City Speed Skating World Cup

Telizyn's weekend performances earned him four points in the ISU World Cup standings.

BC Hydro hosts info sessions on Williston Reservoir operations

BC Hydro is hosting open houses in Hudson’s Hope and Mackenzie to discuss the forecast of the Williston reservoir as the region moves into the spring.

BC Energy Regulator warns of potential water restrictions for oil, gas operators

Northeast B.C.’s watersheds may face critical water shortages in 2024 due to persistent drought conditions.

Dawson Creek home invasion suspects arrested in Alberta

Three suspects were arrested in Alberta in relation to a home invasion in Dawson Creek last Thursday.

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Fort St John Today: The Job Fair is Back

In this edition, the WorkBC FSJ Job Fair is back on February 8. Plus, events happening February 6-12, 2024.

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