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Fort Nelson Community Forest needs fibre removed

The Fort Nelson Community Forest is looking for someone to move and use or dispose of fibre from a properties yard.

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UPDATE: Walmart closed indefinitely after Monday night fire

The local Walmart is closed indefinitely after a fire occurred in the store Monday night.

Here’s some Northern B.C. mud in your eye – a slice of the Alaska Highway News

The Fort St. John Museum took to social media last week to share a Northern B.C. souvenir originally created by the ‘research division’ of the Alaska Highway News.

A glass building with a wooden statue of a bird next to the door.
Northeast B.C. municipalities embarking on regional growth strategy

The Peace River Region District and member municipalities - Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Taylor, Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, Tumbler Ridge, and Pouce Coupe - have begun work on a new regional strategy. 

Peace region product shines at 2023 National Women’s Under-18 Championship

Peace region product and former Northeast B.C. Predator Makena Lloyd-Howe scored two goals and one assist while representing Team BC.

Construction wrapped up for season on 89th Avenue

Construction on 89th Avenue has finished for the season, and the street has reopened to the public, according to the City of Fort St. John.

RCMP Car with lights flashing and more lights flashing in the background.
Fort St. John RCMP investigating aggravated assault in Taylor

The Fort St. John RCMP are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred early Monday morning in Taylor.

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Ford pickup involved in two collisions over weekend near Charlie Lake

The same Ford pickup truck was at the centre of two collisions on Highway 97 near Charlie Lake this weekend.

Poppy sales raise about $20K for local Legion

Cadets were out again over the weekend and have raised about $20,000 from poppy sales for the Fort St. John Legion.

A grey building for the Dawson Creek RCMP detachment with a Canadian Flag in front.
Two people taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after shooting in Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek RCMP is looking for information on the suspects of a shooting that resulted in two people being transported to the hospital just before midnight on Saturday.

Dawson Creek Fire Department activates full-hall response for fire at TLC Car Wash

Dawson Creek’s entire fire department responded to a fire at a carwash late on Saturday night.

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UPDATE: RCMP investigating fatal head-on collision near Charlie Lake

A woman died Saturday morning after her pickup truck was involved in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Highway 97 near Charlie Lake.

Snowfall warning issued for North Peace region

Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for B.C.’s North Peace region, including Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope, on Friday afternoon.

Tumbler Ridge mom urges parents to push for healthcare for children after son experiences health emergency

A mother is urging parents to push for healthcare for their children after a nurse said her son had a stomach bug, when it turned out to be appendicitis. 

Over $20K raised for FSJ Firefighters Charitable Society through advent calendars

This year's advent calendar was designed by SJA Promo team member Quinn Clark and features the Fort St. John Firefighters carolling to various woodland animals, animals playing hockey and ice fishing, and even Santa driving a snowmobile.

An aerial view of the City of Fort St. John.
Northeast B.C. unemployment rate drops significantly in October

Northeast B.C. reported a jobless rate of 5.1 per cent in October compared to 6.3 per cent in September.

A picture of a mine site close to Tumbler Ridge.
Quintette Mine construction blasting underway, Murray River FSR temporarily closed

Blasting operations are underway for the construction of a conveyor as part of the Quintette Mine restart.

SPONSORED: Pembina Pipeline Open House

You are invited to join Pembina Pipeline for an open house to learn about their proposed Taylor to Gordondale Project.

Peace River North MLA criticizes disaster management, proposed electric vehicle bills

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies is sharing his concerns on two bills coming off the heels of recent sessions at the Legislature in Victoria.

Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce opens nominations for Board of Directors

The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its Board of Directors.

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