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Margaret Ma Murray Community School to remain closed on Tuesday

 Margaret Ma Murray Community School announced it will remain closed on Tuesday due to heating and boiler issues.

Totem Mall evacuated due to sprinkler failure in Staples

The Totem Mall was evacuated on Saturday evening due to sprinklers failing in Staples.

BC Hydro GO Fund contributes over $47K to five Peace region non-profits

BC Hydro’s Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund is contributing $47,166 to five non-profit groups in the Peace River region.

Soil Health Seminar “Below Ground” comes to Fort St. John

The Peace Region Living Lab is hosting a soil health seminar, “Below Ground,” for farmers and ranchers.

Northern Lights College seeking to expand healthcare programs

Representatives from Northern Lights College met with the Peace River Regional District at their Jan. 11 board meeting, presenting ‘NLC Cares’, their contribution to the Allied Healthcare Strategy, a provincial initiative geared at providing healthcare training and education opportunities across B.C. 

PRRD concerned about provincial housing legislation

The Peace River Regional District says it's concerned about being able to comply with the province's new housing rules.

Extreme cold warning ended in Peace River region, snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass

Environment Canada’s extreme cold warning for the Peace region ended Monday morning, and a snowfall warning has been issued for the Pine Pass.

School District 60 cancels school buses for Monday

School Buses have been cancelled in both the South Peace and North Peace due to the cold weather.

Ma Murray closed Monday due to heating system issues

Ma Murray Community School will be closed on Monday due to issues with the building's heating system.

New local non-profit holds first auction

The Wellness Truth & Families Foundation is holding its first auction to raise money for the new non-profit.

Government of Canada recalls Quaker brand bars, cereals

A large number of Quaker brand bars and cereals have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. 

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
NRRM CAO urges action on nursing shortage

Fort Nelson General Hospital faced another service interruption this week, and NRRM CAO Scott Barry believes the issue extends beyond Northern Health.

Council enacts soil deposit and excavation bylaw to protect city infrastructure

Council approved a bylaw to regulate soil deposit and excavation within the City of Fort St John at its January 8th meeting. 

A highway with snow on either side and a wooden sign that reads "Dawson Creek"
Emergency warming centre activated in Dawson Creek

The City of Dawson Creek's emergency warming centre is now fully activated, offering safety from the extreme cold for the community's vulnerable population.

Local tattoo parlour break-in suspect in custody

RCMP have apprehended Michael Underhill after a local tattoo parlour was broken into on January 6th.

Family takes matters into their own hands in search for missing Cole Hosack

An official search for missing Cole Hosack has been organized by his mother and is set to take place on Monday.

MLA calls for RCMP transparency as rumours surround car chase investigation

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says the car chase reported earlier this week is just the latest in the uptick of violent crime in the province.

Cass’s Kitchen shutters doors after a decade in business

 A local spot for the community’s sweet tooth for the past decade, Cass’s Kitchen in Fort St. John will be shuttering its doors for good come mid-February. 

Council consolidates community grants policy in unanimous decision

City council unanimously passed a request to clarify the parameters and guidelines of Fort St. John’s community grant program and sponsorship requests. 

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