Inconnu Swim Club makes splash at Fast Track competition in November
The Fort St. John Inconnu Swim Club travelled to Grande Prairie last month to compete in the Fast Track competition from November 17th to 19th.Â
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Taylor resident running reverse Christmas Parade
A Taylor resident is running a reverse Christmas Parade for residents to enjoy from the comfort of their homes.
UPDATE: Fort St. John Santa Claus Parade float depicting politicians in a cage causes concern
The Fort St. John Santa Claus Parade brought joy to many families this past weekend, but one float had some community members concerned.
Dawson Creek school adding more classrooms
A Dawson Creek school is adding five new classrooms for the 2024 to 2025 school year.
Alaska Highway cleared after two-vehicle incident
The Alaska Highway between Lyndon Subdivision and 254 Road has reopened to traffic after being reportedly blocked by a tanker truck Tuesday morning.
Fort St John Today: Christmas at the Museum
In this edition, we share some fun activities happening at the museum for Christmas Plus, a list of events happening for December 5-11, 2023.
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Two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, no injuries reported
No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on the Alaska Highway.
Local non-profit seeks donations for annual Secret Santa campaign supporting 300+ seniors
A local non-profit is looking for community members to support its annual Secret Santa gift campaign, which hundreds of seniors have signed up for.
Site C employment numbers drop due to weather and completion of milestones
Site C employment numbers dropped again in October as cold weather hit the region.
Fort St. John Sawmill affected by December curtailment
The Fort St. John Sawmill is one of multiple facilities across British Columbia and Alberta that will be affected by Canfor's curtailments in December.
Canadian Government launches suicide crisis helpline: 9-8-8
The Government of Canada launched the 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline last Thursday to provide support to citizens through call or text.
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Girls and boys basketball teams compete in Howler Cup
The North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) Grizzlies basketball teams, minus the junior boys, travelled to Grande Prairie last weekend to compete in Northwestern Polytechnic’s Howler Cup.Â
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector
The controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030 under proposed regulations outlined Monday by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
New pet licensing program comes to Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John says its new partnership with a pet licensing program could help reduce the local SPCA’s intake.Â
Peace Serenity Wellness Society looking to create sober living program
Residents Tammy Mazanek and Kelly Little met with the Dawson Creek mayor and council at their November 27th meeting, clarifying that their proposed sober living initiative is not affiliated with Northern Health.
Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce making leadership change
Duncan Malkinson, executive director of the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down in the near future.
Fort St. John OPS site, warming centre opensÂ
Northern Health’s contentious overdose prevention services site and warming centre in Fort St. John opened on Monday.
Northeast B.C.’s unemployment rate too low to report in November
Northeast B.C’s unemployment rate was too low to report in November for the second time in 2023.
33-year-old faces several charges after setting vehicle on fire
Travis Sharyk has been charged with willfully resisting arrest, break and enter, arson and mischief to property.
Taylor resident running reverse Christmas Parade
A Taylor resident is running a reverse Christmas Parade for residents to enjoy from the comfort of their homes.
UPDATE: Fort St. John Santa Claus Parade float depicting politicians in a cage causes concern
The Fort St. John Santa Claus Parade brought joy to many families this past weekend, but one float had some community members concerned.
Dawson Creek school adding more classrooms
A Dawson Creek school is adding five new classrooms for the 2024 to 2025 school year.
Alaska Highway cleared after two-vehicle incident
The Alaska Highway between Lyndon Subdivision and 254 Road has reopened to traffic after being reportedly blocked by a tanker truck Tuesday morning.
Fort St John Today: Christmas at the Museum
In this edition, we share some fun activities happening at the museum for Christmas Plus, a list of events happening for December 5-11, 2023.
Sponsored Sponsored content SPONSORED: TELUS STORYHIVE encourages aspiring video podcasters to apply for a chance at $12,000 in production funding
Have you been dreaming of hosting your own video podcast, but are not quite sure how to get it off the ground? TELUS STORYHIVE is excited to launch its first Video Podcast program.
Two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, no injuries reported
No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on the Alaska Highway.
Local non-profit seeks donations for annual Secret Santa campaign supporting 300+ seniors
A local non-profit is looking for community members to support its annual Secret Santa gift campaign, which hundreds of seniors have signed up for.
Site C employment numbers drop due to weather and completion of milestones
Site C employment numbers dropped again in October as cold weather hit the region.
Fort St. John Sawmill affected by December curtailment
The Fort St. John Sawmill is one of multiple facilities across British Columbia and Alberta that will be affected by Canfor's curtailments in December.
Canadian Government launches suicide crisis helpline: 9-8-8
The Government of Canada launched the 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline last Thursday to provide support to citizens through call or text.
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Girls and boys basketball teams compete in Howler Cup
The North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) Grizzlies basketball teams, minus the junior boys, travelled to Grande Prairie last weekend to compete in Northwestern Polytechnic’s Howler Cup.Â
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector
The controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030 under proposed regulations outlined Monday by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
New pet licensing program comes to Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John says its new partnership with a pet licensing program could help reduce the local SPCA’s intake.Â
Peace Serenity Wellness Society looking to create sober living program
Residents Tammy Mazanek and Kelly Little met with the Dawson Creek mayor and council at their November 27th meeting, clarifying that their proposed sober living initiative is not affiliated with Northern Health.
Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce making leadership change
Duncan Malkinson, executive director of the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down in the near future.
Fort St. John OPS site, warming centre opensÂ
Northern Health’s contentious overdose prevention services site and warming centre in Fort St. John opened on Monday.
Northeast B.C.’s unemployment rate too low to report in November
Northeast B.C’s unemployment rate was too low to report in November for the second time in 2023.
33-year-old faces several charges after setting vehicle on fire
Travis Sharyk has been charged with willfully resisting arrest, break and enter, arson and mischief to property.
