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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. 

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BC Hydro seeks feedback on Fort Nelson’s long-term resource plan

BC Hydro is seeking public feedback through an online survey on a long-term resource plan for the Fort Nelson area.

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Huskies aim to Fill the Bus with 10,000 lbs of non-perishable food donations

The Huskies hope to collect 10,000 pounds of non-perishable items for donation to the local Salvation Army food bank.

Excavation and soil deposit bylaw introduced to council

An excavation and soil deposit bylaw was introduced to council during Monday’s committee of the whole meeting.

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Fort St. John supports funding application for seniors programs

City council voted in favour of supporting a funding application for the Fort St. John Seniors Reunite Community Program during Monday’s regular council meeting.

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Dawson Creek RCMP investigating increase in shots fired reports

The Dawson Creek RCMP is investigating the increase in reports of shots fired throughout the city over the last several weeks.

Delta Helicopters hosts Christmas open house, charity drive

Delta Helicopters is inviting the community to a Christmas open house at their hangar on Saturday, which includes a food drive for the Women’s Resource Society.

Fort St. John council approves variance permit for 115-unit seniors housing complex

Council received four letters of support prior to approving the development variance permit for a 115-unit seniors housing complex this week.

Co-op Community Champion: Jennifer Moore

The Spark Women's Leadership Conference has been taking place for ten years with the goal of developing female leaders in northeast B.C., and Jennifer Moore, November's Co-op Community Champion, was one of many women who made the annual event happen.

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Fort St John Today: Santa Claus is Coming to Town

In this edition, Santa Claus is coming to town! Plus, a list of events happening for November 28 to December 4, 2023.

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City of Dawson Creek makes ‘minor’ changes to snow plowing routes

The City of Dawson Creek has made adjustments to snow plowing routes.

U18 Trackers annual Christmas game returns December 15th

The Northeast BC under-18 Trackers annual Christmas game is set to return to the North Peace Arena on December 15th.

City of Dawson Creek receives over $262K for bylaw enforcement, inspection officer

The City of Dawson Creek has received $262,498 from the province’s Northern Healthy Communities Fund (NHCF) for a bylaw enforcement and inspection officer.

Flyers, Huskies to honour former teammate who recently lost cancer battle

The Fort St. John Huskies and Fort St. John Senior Flyers will honour former teammate Austin Braid, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

Santa Claus is coming to Fort St. John on Saturday

The annual Santa Claus parade returns to the Energetic City this Saturday.

Fort St. John RCMP locate stolen vehicle following crash

Local police located a stolen truck after it crashed into another vehicle and was later found in a ditch Tuesday morning.

City of Fort St. John looking to establish Situation Table to address social issues

The City of Fort St. John wants to create a Situation Table of multiple agencies to address complex social issues.

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Peace region product wins bronze at Parapan American Games

Wonowon’s Bo Hedges and Canada’s Senior Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team won bronze at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, on Saturday.

Fort St. John council to write letter of support for Northeast B.C. Connector Project

The project involves two proposed natural gas liquids pipelines that would run from Wonowon, past Taylor, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and across the border into the Gordondale area of Alberta. 

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 Fort St. John ranks in top 20 of Canada’s most livable cities

Fort St. John ranked 19th in The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Most Livable Cities list and 11th in British Columbia.

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