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Neighbourhood unites to keep watch on problem property in Fort St. John

Triangle Park residents met with the city officials and RCMP officers last month to discuss the “nuisance house” in their neighbourhood.

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Inconnu Swim Club hosts Annual Sadownik Invitational

The Fort St. John Inconnu Swim Club hosted the Annual Sadownik Invitational 2023 at the North Peace Leisure Pool last weekend.

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Charlie Lake to receive funding for new multi-sport court

The Charlie Lake Elementary School PAC is receiving funding from the Canada Community-Building fund for a new multi-sport community court.

Peace Gallery North’s December exhibit features over 60 figurative pieces

Peace Gallery North’s December exhibit, Figuratively Speaking, features three northern B.C. figurative artists using several mediums.

Video Huskies Player of the Week: Sam Loewen

Huskies forward Sam Loewen tells us what he's working on with his offensive game play and what it means to him to "play to a standard."

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Northern Health Connections running modified holiday schedule

The Northern Health Connections program will run on a modified schedule from December 23rd until the new year.

Three businesses stolen from in first five days of December

Two Fort St. John businesses were broken into, and another had items shoplifted in the first five days of December.

South Peace Health Services Society seeking support

The South Peace Health Services Society has requested a letter of support from the Peace River Regional District.

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Northern Rockies expresses support for Emergency Act timeline extension

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality sent a letter to Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

Oil and gas sector must slash emissions by at least one-third by 2030

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the oil and gas industry will have to cut emissions more than one-third by 2030.

Former Huskies announcer passes away at 62

Former Fort St. John Huskies announcer and local radio personality Joseph Stevens peacefully passed away at 62 on December 1st at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick.

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Vehicle impounded after suspected street racing

BC Highway Patrol had a truck impounded Sunday morning after officers witnessed what appeared to be a street race along 100th Avenue.

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Traffic stop leads to two arrests

The BC Highway Patrol arrested a 19-year-old man after conducting a traffic stop on Monday.

Huskies Fill the Bus collects 9,500 pounds of food for local Salvation Army

The Huskies Fill the Bus food drive collected 9,500 pounds of non-perishable food items and hygiene products for the Fort St. John Salvation Army.

Nutcracker ballet comes to Fort St. John

The holiday magic of The Nutcracker is coming to Fort St. John next week for six shows at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

UPDATE: Gavin Davis arrested

A large police presence was witnessed on 95th Avenue Wednesday morning as the Fort St. John RCMP received a tip about a wanted man.

Former Pouce Coupe mayor Lorraine Michetti in front of flags at Pouce Coupe Town Hall.
Former Pouce Coupe mayor fined $300 for prohibited contribution to her campaign

Former Pouce Coupe mayor Lorraine Michetti was fined $300 on Tuesday for exceeding the contribution limit allowed to her campaign in 2022.

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Salvation Army extends Christmas Hamper application deadline

The local Salvation Army extended the Christmas Hamper application deadline to the end of the week.

Fort Nelson Community Forest works to enhance wildfire resilience

The Fort Nelson Community Forest is receiving funding from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Alpha Bull PBR event raises $45,000 for Tse’k’wa

Alpha Bull Inc. hosted a professional bull riding event in Dawson Creek over the weekend that raised $45,000 for Tse’k’wa National Historic Site.

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