Northeast B.C. volunteer fire departments receive funding boost
Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Hudson’s Hope, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Pouce Coupe will receive a combined $144,837.25.
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School District 60 buses cancelled Friday
All School District 60 buses are cancelled Friday due to the extreme cold conditions, though schools will remain open.
All school buses cancelled in the Peace region
School Buses have been cancelled in both the South Peace and North Peace due to the cold weather.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce CEO resigns
The president of the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce announced the resignation of CEO Kathleen Connolly on Wednesday afternoon.
Huskies Stick it to Cancer game raises $2,000 for FSJ Hospital Foundation
The Fort St. John Huskies Stick it to Cancer game last November raised $2,000 for the FSJ Hospital Foundation.Â
Women’s Resource Society, Salvation Army seek winter clothing donations
With an extreme cold warning in effect throughout the region, the Women’s Resource Society and Salvation Army are looking for winter clothing donations to help community members in need.
Nominations open for B.C. awards
Nominations are open for the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship.
UPDATE: NLC students struggle with limited public evening transportation
Students at Northern Lights College are facing commuting challenges with public transportation ending at 7 p.m. in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John to host 2024 Performing Arts BC festival
Fort St. John will host the 2024 Performing Arts BC festival this summer from June 2 to 6, inviting talented musicians and performers to take part in special master classes, lectures, coaching, workshops, technique classes, and adjudications.Â
Northern Rockies looking into newsletter feasibility
With the closure of the Fort Nelson News, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking at in-house solutions to fill the local media gap and will research options for a community newsletter.Â
Two minor vehicle incidents reported to Fort St. John RCMP
Two minor vehicle incidents were reported to the Fort St. John RCMP on Tuesday, likely due to the cold weather and snowfall.
Upper Halfway Elementary School gym opens
Upper Halfway Elementary students and neighbouring communities have a new accessible gymnasium to utilize.
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.
School District 60 buses cancelled Friday
All School District 60 buses are cancelled Friday due to the extreme cold conditions, though schools will remain open.
All school buses cancelled in the Peace region
School Buses have been cancelled in both the South Peace and North Peace due to the cold weather.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce CEO resigns
The president of the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce announced the resignation of CEO Kathleen Connolly on Wednesday afternoon.
Huskies Stick it to Cancer game raises $2,000 for FSJ Hospital Foundation
The Fort St. John Huskies Stick it to Cancer game last November raised $2,000 for the FSJ Hospital Foundation.Â
Women’s Resource Society, Salvation Army seek winter clothing donations
With an extreme cold warning in effect throughout the region, the Women’s Resource Society and Salvation Army are looking for winter clothing donations to help community members in need.
Nominations open for B.C. awards
Nominations are open for the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship.
UPDATE: NLC students struggle with limited public evening transportation
Students at Northern Lights College are facing commuting challenges with public transportation ending at 7 p.m. in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John to host 2024 Performing Arts BC festival
Fort St. John will host the 2024 Performing Arts BC festival this summer from June 2 to 6, inviting talented musicians and performers to take part in special master classes, lectures, coaching, workshops, technique classes, and adjudications.Â
Northern Rockies looking into newsletter feasibility
With the closure of the Fort Nelson News, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking at in-house solutions to fill the local media gap and will research options for a community newsletter.Â
Two minor vehicle incidents reported to Fort St. John RCMP
Two minor vehicle incidents were reported to the Fort St. John RCMP on Tuesday, likely due to the cold weather and snowfall.
Upper Halfway Elementary School gym opens
Upper Halfway Elementary students and neighbouring communities have a new accessible gymnasium to utilize.
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.
