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Roaring 20s Be an Angel Gala raises $103,000

The Be an Angel Gala transported attendees to the Roaring 20s for an evening on November 4th and raised $103,000 in the process.

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Video Huskies Player of the Week: Carver Lequiere

Forward Carver Lequiere tells us the differences between playing for the Huskies and the Trackers and what he looks forward to in his rookie season.

Co-op Community Champion: Samantha Warren

October's Champion says the community's constant support towards her and her business, Bold Promotions, over the past six years is part of what drives her to give back. 

UPDATE: Criminal arson suspected cause of Walmart fire

The suspected cause of a fire that took place inside the local Walmart on Monday night is criminal arson, according to a Walmart Canada representative. 

Fort St. John RCMP respond to 49 collisions in under three weeks

Local RCMP has responded to 49 collisions, including one fatality, in the Fort St. John area since October 21st.

Multi-vehicle collision in Charlie Lake Wednesday morning

Fort St. John RCMP responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the Alaska Highway Wednesday morning, which ended with six vehicles on the road and in the ditch.

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Icy conditions contribute to two collisions on Alaska Highway Tuesday night

Fort St. John RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Alaska Highway, which created the circumstances for a second collision in the area.

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Court Report: October 25th to November 3rd

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from October 25th to November 3rd.

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Grief, loss workshop to take place in Fort St. John

A community member has organized an adult grief and loss workshop to take place next week in Fort St. John.

Men’s Shed coming to Fort St. John

The Men’s Shed Association of British Columbia is coming to Fort St. John for men’s health and well-being.

Fort St. John community members gathered to pause and reflect at the Legion's Remembrance Day parade and ceremony. ( Jordan Prentice
Fort St. John Legion to host annual Remembrance Day parade, service

The Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 is hosting this year’s annual Remembrance Day parade and service on Saturday. 

Tiffany Wilson Pet Photography calendars return for 2024 fundraiser

Tiffany Wilson Pet Photography is selling calendars to fundraise for the BC SPCA and On Our Way Home Animal Rescue again.

Team BC loses final preliminary game of 2023 National Women’s Under-18 Championship

Team BC saw their first loss of the 2023 National Women’s Under-18 Championship on Tuesday after losing their final preliminary game to Team Ontario Red.

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TC Energy reports Q3 loss as it takes Coastal GasLink charge

TC Energy Corp. reported a loss in its latest quarter compared with a profit a year ago as it took an impairment charge related to its Coastal GasLink pipeline project.

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Province committed to respecting Treaty 8 rights, says northern B.C. Indigenous liaison

Dale Morgan, executive director, and Alanna Schroeder, regional director, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, met with Dawson Creek city council to provide a short presentation on Treaty 8 rights in light of the 2021 Yahey v. British Columbia decision. 

Results are in for the 2023 Canadian Finals Rodeo

Five Peace region cowboys and cowgirls headed to Red Deer to compete in the 2023 Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) last week.

Dawson Creek councillors frustrated with CleanBC policies

The City of Dawson Creek will send a letter to Premier David Eby, and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, requesting a pause on the province’s emissions cap announced earlier this year. 

North Peace Regional Airport reports several delays due to foggy conditions

The Fort St. John Regional Airport (YXJ) reported at least eight delays due to the foggy conditions on the runways on Monday and Tuesday.

Salvation Army receives over 1,000 pounds of food from ‘1 Person, 1 Bag’ food drive

The Fort St. John Salvation Army received over 1,000 pounds of food donations from SJA Promo’s ‘1 Person, 1 Bag’ food drive.

FSJ Multicultural Society invites community to celebrate Diwali

The FSJ Multicultural Society and the Fort St. John Indian community are holding a public Diwali celebration on Friday night.

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