Council endorses 988 crisis line initiative
Fort St. John council recently voted in favour of displaying posters in city facilities to promote the 988 Crisis Line to spread awareness about suicide prevention.
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Council rejects financial aid for Cold Shot Bus Service
City council is rejecting a request for financial assistance from the Cold Shot Bus Service and suggests the company speak to non-profits for help.Â
Avalanche near Chetwynd claims life of snowmobiler
An avalanche in the Chetwynd area claimed the life of one snowmobiler on Saturday.Â
Emergency act changes add to rural tax burden, PRRD says
The Peace River Regional District has deferred the establishment of two full-time positions within their community services department.
Northern B.C. preparing wildfire resilience plans in face of severe drought
With fire still burning in Northern B.C., the Peace River Regional District has begun developing community wildfire resilience plans for their four electoral areas, mapping wildfire risk and identifying high flammability areas.
MP Zimmer thrilled BC United MLA running for Conservatives in next federal election
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer met with Conservative leader Pierre Poillevere this past week in Prince Rupert as part of rallies held there and in Terrace.
PRRD supports healthcare education development
The Peace River Regional District has approved a $450,000 three-year grant to Northern Lights College, starting in 2024, with $150,000 to be given annually to help develop local healthcare education and training programs.
Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low
Both B.C. and Manitoba, where the vast majority of power is hydroelectric, are experiencing low reservoir levels that have negatively affected electricity production this fall and winter.
UPDATE: Over 4,200 customers without power in Fort St. John and area
A motor vehicle collision has caused two large power outages in Fort St. John and the area.
Local Filipino community to host Sinulog Festival on Sunday
Event scheduled for 3 p.m. at Catholic Church of Resurrection.
Man wanted since November arrested
A man wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP since November was recently arrested.
Fort St. John Staples to reopen Saturday
The Fort St. John Staples has announced it will reopen on Saturday following the store’s sprinkler failure on January 13th.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for storage yard on Northern Lights Drive
Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for the construction of a storage yard on Northern Lights Drive.
Fort St. John encourages artists to submit art for street banner project
The City of Fort St. John is calling for artists to take on the 2024 Community Arts Council Street Banner project.
City of Dawson Creek to sell eight pieces of land at posted price
The City of Dawson Creek announced its intentions to sell eight pieces of land at the posted price.
UPDATE: Hudson’s Hope works on water leak repair
The District of Hudson’s Hope has been working on a water leak repair on Highway 29, also known as Beattie Drive, which is still pending completion.
Fort Nelson’s emergency department interrupted again
Fort Nelson General Hospital’s emergency department services were interrupted again on the 24th for over 12 hours.
Peace River Regional District fed up with new emergency act legislation
PRRD directors say they’re increasingly uncomfortable with requirements set out in the Emergency Disaster and Management Act.
Court Report: January 15th to 19th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 15th to 19th.
Drug decriminalization contributing to violent crime, MP says
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer says B.C.'s federal exemption and decriminalization of small amounts of drugs isn't working.
Council rejects financial aid for Cold Shot Bus Service
City council is rejecting a request for financial assistance from the Cold Shot Bus Service and suggests the company speak to non-profits for help.Â
Avalanche near Chetwynd claims life of snowmobiler
An avalanche in the Chetwynd area claimed the life of one snowmobiler on Saturday.Â
Emergency act changes add to rural tax burden, PRRD says
The Peace River Regional District has deferred the establishment of two full-time positions within their community services department.
Northern B.C. preparing wildfire resilience plans in face of severe drought
With fire still burning in Northern B.C., the Peace River Regional District has begun developing community wildfire resilience plans for their four electoral areas, mapping wildfire risk and identifying high flammability areas.
MP Zimmer thrilled BC United MLA running for Conservatives in next federal election
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer met with Conservative leader Pierre Poillevere this past week in Prince Rupert as part of rallies held there and in Terrace.
PRRD supports healthcare education development
The Peace River Regional District has approved a $450,000 three-year grant to Northern Lights College, starting in 2024, with $150,000 to be given annually to help develop local healthcare education and training programs.
Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low
Both B.C. and Manitoba, where the vast majority of power is hydroelectric, are experiencing low reservoir levels that have negatively affected electricity production this fall and winter.
UPDATE: Over 4,200 customers without power in Fort St. John and area
A motor vehicle collision has caused two large power outages in Fort St. John and the area.
Local Filipino community to host Sinulog Festival on Sunday
Event scheduled for 3 p.m. at Catholic Church of Resurrection.
Man wanted since November arrested
A man wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP since November was recently arrested.
Fort St. John Staples to reopen Saturday
The Fort St. John Staples has announced it will reopen on Saturday following the store’s sprinkler failure on January 13th.
Council approves zoning bylaw amendment for storage yard on Northern Lights Drive
Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for the construction of a storage yard on Northern Lights Drive.
Fort St. John encourages artists to submit art for street banner project
The City of Fort St. John is calling for artists to take on the 2024 Community Arts Council Street Banner project.
City of Dawson Creek to sell eight pieces of land at posted price
The City of Dawson Creek announced its intentions to sell eight pieces of land at the posted price.
UPDATE: Hudson’s Hope works on water leak repair
The District of Hudson’s Hope has been working on a water leak repair on Highway 29, also known as Beattie Drive, which is still pending completion.
Fort Nelson’s emergency department interrupted again
Fort Nelson General Hospital’s emergency department services were interrupted again on the 24th for over 12 hours.
Peace River Regional District fed up with new emergency act legislation
PRRD directors say they’re increasingly uncomfortable with requirements set out in the Emergency Disaster and Management Act.
Court Report: January 15th to 19th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 15th to 19th.
Drug decriminalization contributing to violent crime, MP says
Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer says B.C.'s federal exemption and decriminalization of small amounts of drugs isn't working.
