Man wanted since November arrested
A man wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP since November was recently arrested.
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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.
Fort St. John goalie in contention for WHL Rookie of the Year
Fort St. John product Evan Gardner, who goaltends for the Saskatoon Blades, is in contention to be named the Western Hockey League Rookie of the Year.
Fort St. John Red Cross needs more volunteers
The local Red Cross is looking for more volunteers.
Dawson Creek implements water conservation efforts amid low Kiskatinaw River levels
Dawson Creek is implementing conservation efforts due to the low water levels in the Kiskatinaw River.
Multiple spun-out semis near Taylor raise safety concerns
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) reminds truck drivers to carry chains and use them when required following reports of multiple semis spinning out near Taylor earlier in the week.
Fort St. John expected to spend $46.6 million on capital projects in 2024
The draft of the 2024 capital budget was presented to Fort St. John council on January 22nd, which expects $46,577,025 to be spent on projects in 2024.
MLA Davies says youth centre in Prince George not close enough to serve north
The province has committed $675,385 to support consultations and engagement on services to be offered at a proposed regional youth centre in Prince George, but the Peace River North MLA says the facility would not be close enough to serve the entire north.
No injuries following two vehicle collision in Taylor
No injuries occurred after a semi drove into a pickup truck in Taylor on Tuesday morning.
Search party being organized for missing people in Dawson Creek over weekend
Family and friends of Cole Hosack, Renee Didier and Darylyn Supernant are holding an expanded search party over the weekend and are looking for more volunteers.
Obituary – Joanne Bedell
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Bedell (nee Haugen) of Kamloops, BC on December 21st, 2023, at 82 years of age.
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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.
Fort St. John goalie in contention for WHL Rookie of the Year
Fort St. John product Evan Gardner, who goaltends for the Saskatoon Blades, is in contention to be named the Western Hockey League Rookie of the Year.
Fort St. John Red Cross needs more volunteers
The local Red Cross is looking for more volunteers.
Dawson Creek implements water conservation efforts amid low Kiskatinaw River levels
Dawson Creek is implementing conservation efforts due to the low water levels in the Kiskatinaw River.
Multiple spun-out semis near Taylor raise safety concerns
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) reminds truck drivers to carry chains and use them when required following reports of multiple semis spinning out near Taylor earlier in the week.
Fort St. John expected to spend $46.6 million on capital projects in 2024
The draft of the 2024 capital budget was presented to Fort St. John council on January 22nd, which expects $46,577,025 to be spent on projects in 2024.
MLA Davies says youth centre in Prince George not close enough to serve north
The province has committed $675,385 to support consultations and engagement on services to be offered at a proposed regional youth centre in Prince George, but the Peace River North MLA says the facility would not be close enough to serve the entire north.
No injuries following two vehicle collision in Taylor
No injuries occurred after a semi drove into a pickup truck in Taylor on Tuesday morning.
Search party being organized for missing people in Dawson Creek over weekend
Family and friends of Cole Hosack, Renee Didier and Darylyn Supernant are holding an expanded search party over the weekend and are looking for more volunteers.
Obituary – Joanne Bedell
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Bedell (nee Haugen) of Kamloops, BC on December 21st, 2023, at 82 years of age.
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