Santa Claus is coming to Fort St. John on Saturday
The annual Santa Claus parade returns to the Energetic City this Saturday.
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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.
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.Â
 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.
NorthRiver Midstream sponsors leisure ice skating in Taylor
Multiple community members stopped by the District Ice Centre in Taylor on Friday to celebrate a three-year partnership with NorthRiver Midstream.
Jordan Kealy announced as official Peace River North MLA candidate
Jordan Kealy was announced as the official Peace River North MLA candidate for the Conservative Party of B.C. on Friday.
Chetwynd launching Citizens on Patrol
A Citizens on Patrol program is starting up in Chetwynd, and they need volunteers.
BC Highway Patrol seizes 60 grams of suspected cocaine, cash from speeding vehicle
BC Highway Patrol seized 60 grams of suspected cocaine and several hundred dollars in cash after pulling over a speeding vehicle on Friday night in South Taylor.
Non-profit seeking support to train Northern B.C. paramedics
Community Futures Peace Liard has requested the City of Fort St. John for a letter of support for a funding application they’re submitting to the province’s Community Workforce Response Grant program.Â
Northern Health holding webinar for Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program
Northern Health is offering a webinar for more information on the B.C. Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program next week.
No injuries reported in Highway 29 rollover
No injuries were reported in a rollover on Highway 29, though a vehicle was blocking southbound traffic.
Cat on way home to Wisconsin after adventure in northern B.C.
A ten-year-old cat is on his way home after quite the adventure in northern B.C. over the past five months.
Emergency act changes raise questions for PRRD
Peace River Regional District directors say changes to the emergency act have left a lot of questions for both municipalities and the public.
Court Report: November 14th to 17th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from November 14th to 17th.
PRRD considering road signs for public notices
At their November 23rd Electoral Area Directors Committee meeting, Area E director Dan Rose suggested that portable signs in the rural areas could be a viable option for public notices
Wood debris burning taking place near Site C from December to March
BC Hydro will be burning in Site C project areas from December 2023 to March 2024, pending suitable venting and ground conditions.
Dealership cars vandalized in Dawson Creek Wednesday morning
Dawson Creek RCMP have made one arrest after seven vehicles were vandalized Wednesday morning at the Inland Auto Centre.
Dawson Creek RCMP search warrant results in multiple weapons, drugs seized
A Dawson Creek RCMP search warrant conducted earlier in the month resulted in police seizing multiple firearms, makeshift weapons and drugs.
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.
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.Â
 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.
NorthRiver Midstream sponsors leisure ice skating in Taylor
Multiple community members stopped by the District Ice Centre in Taylor on Friday to celebrate a three-year partnership with NorthRiver Midstream.
Jordan Kealy announced as official Peace River North MLA candidate
Jordan Kealy was announced as the official Peace River North MLA candidate for the Conservative Party of B.C. on Friday.
Chetwynd launching Citizens on Patrol
A Citizens on Patrol program is starting up in Chetwynd, and they need volunteers.
BC Highway Patrol seizes 60 grams of suspected cocaine, cash from speeding vehicle
BC Highway Patrol seized 60 grams of suspected cocaine and several hundred dollars in cash after pulling over a speeding vehicle on Friday night in South Taylor.
Non-profit seeking support to train Northern B.C. paramedics
Community Futures Peace Liard has requested the City of Fort St. John for a letter of support for a funding application they’re submitting to the province’s Community Workforce Response Grant program.Â
Northern Health holding webinar for Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program
Northern Health is offering a webinar for more information on the B.C. Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program next week.
No injuries reported in Highway 29 rollover
No injuries were reported in a rollover on Highway 29, though a vehicle was blocking southbound traffic.
Cat on way home to Wisconsin after adventure in northern B.C.
A ten-year-old cat is on his way home after quite the adventure in northern B.C. over the past five months.
Emergency act changes raise questions for PRRD
Peace River Regional District directors say changes to the emergency act have left a lot of questions for both municipalities and the public.
Court Report: November 14th to 17th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from November 14th to 17th.
PRRD considering road signs for public notices
At their November 23rd Electoral Area Directors Committee meeting, Area E director Dan Rose suggested that portable signs in the rural areas could be a viable option for public notices
Wood debris burning taking place near Site C from December to March
BC Hydro will be burning in Site C project areas from December 2023 to March 2024, pending suitable venting and ground conditions.
Dealership cars vandalized in Dawson Creek Wednesday morning
Dawson Creek RCMP have made one arrest after seven vehicles were vandalized Wednesday morning at the Inland Auto Centre.
Dawson Creek RCMP search warrant results in multiple weapons, drugs seized
A Dawson Creek RCMP search warrant conducted earlier in the month resulted in police seizing multiple firearms, makeshift weapons and drugs.
