Tumbler Ridge resident convicted of sexual assault
Tumbler Ridge resident Terry Joseph Raymond Vandenbosch was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced in a Dawson Creek courtroom on January 9th.
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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers to play in Fort St. John
Bluegrass band Chris Jones & The Night Drivers are set to play at the North Peace Cultural Centre next month.
Council supports applications to UBCM’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
Fort St. John council says it supports staff preparing two grant applications for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Emergency Preparedness Fund.
City of Dawson Creek sees decrease in crime due to RCMP’s suppression efforts
The City of Dawson Creek says the RCMP's suppression and enforcement efforts have decreased violence in the community.
Dawson Creek Emergency Warming Centre remains active for Monday, Tuesday
The City of Dawson Creek says its Emergency Warming Centre will remain active on January 22nd and 23rd due to the cold temperatures forecasted.
Three NBCVC girls teams earn gold at IceBreaker Tournament
The Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted its IceBreaker Tournament earlier this month, where three of the club’s girls teams earned gold medals.
Hearings for Coastal GasLink protesters to resume in June
Justice Michael Tammen issued his verdict in Smithers on January 12th, finding the trio guilty of breaking a 2019 injunction that impedes anyone from blocking work, but moved to allow their applications to be heard, according to the CBC.Â
Northern Heritage Trails Society seeking support for virtual accessibility project
The Northern Heritage Trails Society is seeking grant funding to create an online accessibility project, using technology to map and display physical spaces in a virtual format through a new website.
Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Ellexa Phillips
Ellexa Phillips competes in several different sports, including badminton, lacrosse, dance, and volleyball.
Court Report: January 8th to 12th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 8th to 12th.
Friday morning vehicle incident results in minor injuries
Fort St. John RCMP responded to a three-vehicle collision on Friday morning that resulted in minor injuries.
Increased safety to be implemented for people in supportive housing
The Ministry of Housing has made changes to the Residential Tenancy Regulation (RTR) to increase safety for those living in supportive housing.
GoFundMe created for Dawson Creek mother of three who lost everything in house fire
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for a mother and her three children after a house fire caused significant damage to their home Thursday morning.
Tse’k’wa National Historical Site excited to welcome guests in 2024
Over the past few years, extensive maintenance has been conducted at the site, as well as accessibility renovations and general upkeep to safely accommodate its visitors.Â
Dawson Creek proposes policy to improve self-defence measures for bylaw officers
The City of Dawson Creek has proposed a policy to give bylaw officers better self-defence measures to help deal with difficult individuals and high-tension conflicts.
Fort St John Fire Department stops vehicle fire from spreading to house
Fort St. John firefighters were able to extinguish a car fire Thursday evening before it spread to a nearby house.
Young brown dog impounded near Hudson’s Hope
A young brown dog was impounded by the animal control warden in Hudson’s Hope due to a complaint.
PRRD to determine future of North Peace Regional Park following feasibility study
The future of the North Peace Regional Park will be determined once a feasibility study of the fall fairgrounds is completed.Â
PRRD approves temporary use permit for cardlock
The Peace River Regional District approved a temporary use permit for a cardlock station on a property near Farrell Creek during a board meeting on January 11th.
Conservative Party of B.C. hosts coffee and conversation event in Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of B.C. has organized a coffee and conversation event in Fort St. John at the end of the month to engage in thoughtful discussion with voters.
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers to play in Fort St. John
Bluegrass band Chris Jones & The Night Drivers are set to play at the North Peace Cultural Centre next month.
Council supports applications to UBCM’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
Fort St. John council says it supports staff preparing two grant applications for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Emergency Preparedness Fund.
City of Dawson Creek sees decrease in crime due to RCMP’s suppression efforts
The City of Dawson Creek says the RCMP's suppression and enforcement efforts have decreased violence in the community.
Dawson Creek Emergency Warming Centre remains active for Monday, Tuesday
The City of Dawson Creek says its Emergency Warming Centre will remain active on January 22nd and 23rd due to the cold temperatures forecasted.
Three NBCVC girls teams earn gold at IceBreaker Tournament
The Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted its IceBreaker Tournament earlier this month, where three of the club’s girls teams earned gold medals.
Hearings for Coastal GasLink protesters to resume in June
Justice Michael Tammen issued his verdict in Smithers on January 12th, finding the trio guilty of breaking a 2019 injunction that impedes anyone from blocking work, but moved to allow their applications to be heard, according to the CBC.Â
Northern Heritage Trails Society seeking support for virtual accessibility project
The Northern Heritage Trails Society is seeking grant funding to create an online accessibility project, using technology to map and display physical spaces in a virtual format through a new website.
Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Ellexa Phillips
Ellexa Phillips competes in several different sports, including badminton, lacrosse, dance, and volleyball.
Court Report: January 8th to 12th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 8th to 12th.
Friday morning vehicle incident results in minor injuries
Fort St. John RCMP responded to a three-vehicle collision on Friday morning that resulted in minor injuries.
Increased safety to be implemented for people in supportive housing
The Ministry of Housing has made changes to the Residential Tenancy Regulation (RTR) to increase safety for those living in supportive housing.
GoFundMe created for Dawson Creek mother of three who lost everything in house fire
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for a mother and her three children after a house fire caused significant damage to their home Thursday morning.
Tse’k’wa National Historical Site excited to welcome guests in 2024
Over the past few years, extensive maintenance has been conducted at the site, as well as accessibility renovations and general upkeep to safely accommodate its visitors.Â
Dawson Creek proposes policy to improve self-defence measures for bylaw officers
The City of Dawson Creek has proposed a policy to give bylaw officers better self-defence measures to help deal with difficult individuals and high-tension conflicts.
Fort St John Fire Department stops vehicle fire from spreading to house
Fort St. John firefighters were able to extinguish a car fire Thursday evening before it spread to a nearby house.
Young brown dog impounded near Hudson’s Hope
A young brown dog was impounded by the animal control warden in Hudson’s Hope due to a complaint.
PRRD to determine future of North Peace Regional Park following feasibility study
The future of the North Peace Regional Park will be determined once a feasibility study of the fall fairgrounds is completed.Â
PRRD approves temporary use permit for cardlock
The Peace River Regional District approved a temporary use permit for a cardlock station on a property near Farrell Creek during a board meeting on January 11th.
Conservative Party of B.C. hosts coffee and conversation event in Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of B.C. has organized a coffee and conversation event in Fort St. John at the end of the month to engage in thoughtful discussion with voters.
