Fort St. John chamber of commerce announces directors for 2023 to 2024
The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of five new directors and eight directors' return for 2023 to 2024.
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Dawson Creek in midst of child care crisis
With roughly 400 births per year in Dawson Creek, a lack of child care spaces is being felt by parents in the South Peace.
Coastal GasLink pipeline protester found not guilty
Sabina Dennis was found not guilty of criminal contempt Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Smithers.Â
Friends, family raising money for local man’s memorial
Friends and family of Talon Kidner, who sadly passed away on Monday, are looking to raise funds to hold his memorial service.
Rentco Equipment donates $60K to Peace region charities
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Rentco Equipment has donated $60,000 to six Peace region charities.
Doig River First Nation Elders lead burial ceremony for ancestral remains, share concerns over Site C environmental impacts
Elders of Doig River First Nation (DRFN) led a burial ceremony last month for ancestral remains exhumed from within the Site C reservoir inundation zone.Â
School District 60 encourages public input on strategic plan
School District 60 is still seeking feedback for its strategy, and board chair Helen Gilbert emphasizes the importance of everyone having a chance to share their input.
Save Our Northern Seniors president highlights housing concerns in northern B.C.
A report recently released by United Way B.C. and a coalition of B.C. non-profits, including Save Our Northern Seniors (SONS), highlights the issues of seniors struggling to find affordable housing.
Court Report: November 20th to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from November 20th to 24th.
Mayor and MLA commend RCMP action against increased gun violence in Dawson Creek — concerns for community remain
Both Dawson Creek’s mayor and the South Peace MLA applaud the RCMP’s work in taking action amid an increase in gun violence in the city, though they are both concerned with the impacts it’s having on the community.
Northeast B.C. reports two drug overdose deaths in October
Northeast B.C. reported two drug overdose deaths in October, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Co-op Community Christmas Concert for Women’s Resource Society
The 5th annual Co-op Community Christmas Concert is looking to fill the Lido to spread holiday cheer while raising funds for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Maria Hansen
The Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month for November is a 16-year-old speed skater who has competed at the provincial and national levels and is set on hopefully becoming a future Olympian.
Peace region agricultural projects approved for grants
Six projects in the Peace region have been greenlit for $107,155 in grant funding through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund.Â
Fort St. John resident offended by Halloween decoration of construction worker hanging from tree
Resident Colleen MacDonald has sent a letter to the City of Fort St. John, outlining concern over a specific Halloween decoration she spotted between October 31st and November 8th.
Northern Bottling Coca-Cola truck stops in Fort St. John
The Northern Bottling holiday Coca-Cola truck is stopping in Fort St. John Thursday night to take pictures with local families and hand out some mini Coca-Cola cans.
Video Huskies Player of the Week: Tanner McCracken
Forward Tanner McCracken tells us what he's working on with his offensive gameplay and what he looks forward to the most this season.
Peace region struggling with social issues, Salvation Army says
Residents in the Peace are struggling with inflation - food prices, fuel, rent and mortgage increases and more - as the Fort St. John Salvation Army starts its 2023 Christmas kettle campaign.
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek proclaims November as adoption awareness month
At their November 27th council meetings, both the City of Fort St. John and the City of Dawson Creek proclaimed November as “Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month” to highlight the needs of B.C. youth seeking permanent families.Â
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Senior boys soccer team competes in provincials
The NPSS Grizzlies senior boys soccer team travelled to Burnaby to compete in the BC School Sports Soccer Provincials from November 22nd to 25th.Â
Dawson Creek in midst of child care crisis
With roughly 400 births per year in Dawson Creek, a lack of child care spaces is being felt by parents in the South Peace.
Coastal GasLink pipeline protester found not guilty
Sabina Dennis was found not guilty of criminal contempt Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Smithers.Â
Friends, family raising money for local man’s memorial
Friends and family of Talon Kidner, who sadly passed away on Monday, are looking to raise funds to hold his memorial service.
Rentco Equipment donates $60K to Peace region charities
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Rentco Equipment has donated $60,000 to six Peace region charities.
Doig River First Nation Elders lead burial ceremony for ancestral remains, share concerns over Site C environmental impacts
Elders of Doig River First Nation (DRFN) led a burial ceremony last month for ancestral remains exhumed from within the Site C reservoir inundation zone.Â
School District 60 encourages public input on strategic plan
School District 60 is still seeking feedback for its strategy, and board chair Helen Gilbert emphasizes the importance of everyone having a chance to share their input.
Save Our Northern Seniors president highlights housing concerns in northern B.C.
A report recently released by United Way B.C. and a coalition of B.C. non-profits, including Save Our Northern Seniors (SONS), highlights the issues of seniors struggling to find affordable housing.
Court Report: November 20th to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from November 20th to 24th.
Mayor and MLA commend RCMP action against increased gun violence in Dawson Creek — concerns for community remain
Both Dawson Creek’s mayor and the South Peace MLA applaud the RCMP’s work in taking action amid an increase in gun violence in the city, though they are both concerned with the impacts it’s having on the community.
Northeast B.C. reports two drug overdose deaths in October
Northeast B.C. reported two drug overdose deaths in October, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Co-op Community Christmas Concert for Women’s Resource Society
The 5th annual Co-op Community Christmas Concert is looking to fill the Lido to spread holiday cheer while raising funds for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Maria Hansen
The Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month for November is a 16-year-old speed skater who has competed at the provincial and national levels and is set on hopefully becoming a future Olympian.
Peace region agricultural projects approved for grants
Six projects in the Peace region have been greenlit for $107,155 in grant funding through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund.Â
Fort St. John resident offended by Halloween decoration of construction worker hanging from tree
Resident Colleen MacDonald has sent a letter to the City of Fort St. John, outlining concern over a specific Halloween decoration she spotted between October 31st and November 8th.
Northern Bottling Coca-Cola truck stops in Fort St. John
The Northern Bottling holiday Coca-Cola truck is stopping in Fort St. John Thursday night to take pictures with local families and hand out some mini Coca-Cola cans.
Video Huskies Player of the Week: Tanner McCracken
Forward Tanner McCracken tells us what he's working on with his offensive gameplay and what he looks forward to the most this season.
Peace region struggling with social issues, Salvation Army says
Residents in the Peace are struggling with inflation - food prices, fuel, rent and mortgage increases and more - as the Fort St. John Salvation Army starts its 2023 Christmas kettle campaign.
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek proclaims November as adoption awareness month
At their November 27th council meetings, both the City of Fort St. John and the City of Dawson Creek proclaimed November as “Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month” to highlight the needs of B.C. youth seeking permanent families.Â
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Senior boys soccer team competes in provincials
The NPSS Grizzlies senior boys soccer team travelled to Burnaby to compete in the BC School Sports Soccer Provincials from November 22nd to 25th.Â
