Upper Halfway Elementary School gym opens
Upper Halfway Elementary students and neighbouring communities have a new accessible gymnasium to utilize.
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Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for northeast B.C.
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for northeast B.C., with wind chills expected to reach -40 degrees.Â
Court Report: January 2nd to 5th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 2nd to 5th.
City council approves Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club’s request for rent rate reduction
Council approved a request from the Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club to reduce its rental rates in 2024.Â
Northeast BC Predators ask for community support with bottle drive
The Northeast BC Predators Female Rep Hockey teams are asking the community for support by dropping their bottles and cans off at FSJ Return-It.Â
Regional growth strategy underway
The Peace River Regional District penned a letter to Fort St. John council informing them the regional growth strategy is underway.
Tuesday’s -36 wind chill brings risk of frostbite to Fort St. John
Temperatures are forecasted to drop as low as -23 degrees, with wind gusts reaching 50 kilometres per hour, making it feel as cold as -36 degrees.
Local office supply company fined $12K following worker’s death
A Fort St. John office supply company was fined over $12,000 last year following the death of a worker attempting to move a printer down a flight of stairs.
Fort St John Today: Winter Is Here
In this edition, we share some activities you can do now that winter is here. Plus, a list of events happening January 9-15, 2024.
Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department unavailable
Northern Health has advised Fort Nelson residents that the emergency department services at the hospital will be unavailable on Tuesday.
Fort St. John RCMP investigating deadly car chase
A Fort St. John RCMP investigation is underway after a man was found dead Monday evening, which is believed to be linked to an alleged car chase involving shots being fired.
Hoarfrost causes outage, power bumps throughout Fort St. John
BC Hydro says the recent appearance of hoarfrost in the Fort St. John area caused a power outage on January 3rd and multiple power bumps that followed.Â
City council awards Kids Arena Fieldhouse construction to local company
Council has awarded the third phase of construction on the Kids Arena Fieldhouse to WL Construction of Fort St. John.Â
Registration for Crystal Cup now open, volunteers still needed
Registration is now open for the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge and Sid Davis Youth Memorial, and volunteers are still needed to help out at the event.Â
Council proclaims Family Literacy Week in Fort St. John
On Monday, council proclaimed January 21st to 28th Family Literacy Week in the city, with Family Literacy Day being observed on January 27th.Â
Man wanted for robbery released on bail
Tanner Alan Murray was released on a $10,000 “promise to pay” bail after being arrested for robbery and uttering threats in Dawson Creek last week.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for South Peace River
A snowfall warning was issued by Environment Canada for the South Peace River region starting Tuesday morning into the evening.
Fort St. John man sentenced to 10 years for meth, fentanyl trafficking
A Fort St. John man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week for trafficking meth and fentanyl between 2020 and 2021.
Pacific Northern Gas warns Fort St. John, Dawson Creek customers of scam calls
Pacific Northern Gas is warning customers in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek of an increase in scam calls from people claiming to be the energy company.
North District Crime Unit takes over investigation into suspicious death in Dawson Creek
The North District Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation into suspicious death in Dawson Creek and is looking for more information.
Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for northeast B.C.
Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for northeast B.C., with wind chills expected to reach -40 degrees.Â
Court Report: January 2nd to 5th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 2nd to 5th.
City council approves Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club’s request for rent rate reduction
Council approved a request from the Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club to reduce its rental rates in 2024.Â
Northeast BC Predators ask for community support with bottle drive
The Northeast BC Predators Female Rep Hockey teams are asking the community for support by dropping their bottles and cans off at FSJ Return-It.Â
Regional growth strategy underway
The Peace River Regional District penned a letter to Fort St. John council informing them the regional growth strategy is underway.
Tuesday’s -36 wind chill brings risk of frostbite to Fort St. John
Temperatures are forecasted to drop as low as -23 degrees, with wind gusts reaching 50 kilometres per hour, making it feel as cold as -36 degrees.
Local office supply company fined $12K following worker’s death
A Fort St. John office supply company was fined over $12,000 last year following the death of a worker attempting to move a printer down a flight of stairs.
Fort St John Today: Winter Is Here
In this edition, we share some activities you can do now that winter is here. Plus, a list of events happening January 9-15, 2024.
Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department unavailable
Northern Health has advised Fort Nelson residents that the emergency department services at the hospital will be unavailable on Tuesday.
Fort St. John RCMP investigating deadly car chase
A Fort St. John RCMP investigation is underway after a man was found dead Monday evening, which is believed to be linked to an alleged car chase involving shots being fired.
Hoarfrost causes outage, power bumps throughout Fort St. John
BC Hydro says the recent appearance of hoarfrost in the Fort St. John area caused a power outage on January 3rd and multiple power bumps that followed.Â
City council awards Kids Arena Fieldhouse construction to local company
Council has awarded the third phase of construction on the Kids Arena Fieldhouse to WL Construction of Fort St. John.Â
Registration for Crystal Cup now open, volunteers still needed
Registration is now open for the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge and Sid Davis Youth Memorial, and volunteers are still needed to help out at the event.Â
Council proclaims Family Literacy Week in Fort St. John
On Monday, council proclaimed January 21st to 28th Family Literacy Week in the city, with Family Literacy Day being observed on January 27th.Â
Man wanted for robbery released on bail
Tanner Alan Murray was released on a $10,000 “promise to pay” bail after being arrested for robbery and uttering threats in Dawson Creek last week.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for South Peace River
A snowfall warning was issued by Environment Canada for the South Peace River region starting Tuesday morning into the evening.
Fort St. John man sentenced to 10 years for meth, fentanyl trafficking
A Fort St. John man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week for trafficking meth and fentanyl between 2020 and 2021.
Pacific Northern Gas warns Fort St. John, Dawson Creek customers of scam calls
Pacific Northern Gas is warning customers in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek of an increase in scam calls from people claiming to be the energy company.
North District Crime Unit takes over investigation into suspicious death in Dawson Creek
The North District Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation into suspicious death in Dawson Creek and is looking for more information.
