Overgrown tennis courts in Kin Park to be removed
The City of Fort St. John says the overgrown tennis courts in Kin Park will be taken down and returned to a natural state.
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Paving Project closes portion of 102nd Street
As part of the city’s 2023 repaving program, 102nd Street is closed from 101st to 105th Avenue while crews work.
Northeast B.C. reports two drug overdoses in AugustÂ
Northeast B.C. reported two drug overdose deaths in August, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Blizzard Bicycle Club hosts annual awards night, poker ride
The Blizzard Bicycle Club hosted its annual awards night and poker ride at Beatton Park last Saturday.
UPDATE: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events taking place in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
Multiple events are taking place in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th.
Hudson’s Hope RCMP monthly bulletin: August 22nd to September 24th
The Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 39 calls for service between August 22nd and September 24th.
Stoddart Creek evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in place
The Peace River Regional District has rescinded the Stoddart Creek evacuation order based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service.
Increased fire activity leads to area restrictions near Donnie Creek wildfire
Increased fire activity in the Donnie Creek wildfire has caused the B.C. Wildfire Service to implement area restrictions and heavy smoke has moved into Fort St. John.
Fire quickly extinguished in Cedar Village townhouses
The Fort St. John Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that started Friday night in the Cedar Village townhouses.
UPDATE: Highway 77 cleared
Highway 77 has been cleared, according to DriveBC.
School District 60 asks for expansion of local middle schools in capital plan
Bert Bowes and Dr. Kearney middle schools listed in School District 60’s capital plan as expansion priorities.
City instructs Fort St. John residents to be mindful of wildlife after multiple bear sightings reported
The City of Fort St. John is asking residents to be mindful of possible bear encounters after multiple sightings of a black bear in the community were reported on Thursday.
Rolla community unites to build tiny home for owner of 100-year-old pub
A community is coming together to ensure the owner of the 100-year-old Rolla Pub has a safe, stable place to live.
Spark celebrates 10th anniversary, announces $50,000 endowment fund
The Spark Women’s Leadership Conference commemorated its 10th year anniversary with the establishment of an educational endowment fund.
Input sought from Fort Nelson First Nation on Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
BC Parks has launched an online survey to gather feedback from the Fort Nelson First Nation community's perspectives on the protected areas within the Muskwa-Kechika.
Cops for Cancer Tour de North raises $150K
The Cops for Cancer Tour de North fundraiser finished on Thursday with $150,000 raised for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Hair Bin fundraises $2,000 for recovering surgery patient Â
The Hair Bin salon has donated over $2,000 to Misti Collinson, a recovering PCOS patient in Fort St. John.
Rotary Spray Park closes for the season
With Autumn officially here, the Rotary Spray Park has closed for the season.
Fort St. John RCMP investigating potential break-in
The Fort St. John RCMP are investigating a potential break-and-enter that occurred early Friday morning.
Coastal GasLink fined $346K for non-compliance
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) issued penalties totalling $346,000 to Coastal GasLink Pipeline (CGL) on Tuesday for non-compliance.
Paving Project closes portion of 102nd Street
As part of the city’s 2023 repaving program, 102nd Street is closed from 101st to 105th Avenue while crews work.
Northeast B.C. reports two drug overdoses in AugustÂ
Northeast B.C. reported two drug overdose deaths in August, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Blizzard Bicycle Club hosts annual awards night, poker ride
The Blizzard Bicycle Club hosted its annual awards night and poker ride at Beatton Park last Saturday.
UPDATE: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events taking place in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
Multiple events are taking place in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th.
Hudson’s Hope RCMP monthly bulletin: August 22nd to September 24th
The Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 39 calls for service between August 22nd and September 24th.
Stoddart Creek evacuation order rescinded, alert remains in place
The Peace River Regional District has rescinded the Stoddart Creek evacuation order based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service.
Increased fire activity leads to area restrictions near Donnie Creek wildfire
Increased fire activity in the Donnie Creek wildfire has caused the B.C. Wildfire Service to implement area restrictions and heavy smoke has moved into Fort St. John.
Fire quickly extinguished in Cedar Village townhouses
The Fort St. John Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that started Friday night in the Cedar Village townhouses.
UPDATE: Highway 77 cleared
Highway 77 has been cleared, according to DriveBC.
School District 60 asks for expansion of local middle schools in capital plan
Bert Bowes and Dr. Kearney middle schools listed in School District 60’s capital plan as expansion priorities.
City instructs Fort St. John residents to be mindful of wildlife after multiple bear sightings reported
The City of Fort St. John is asking residents to be mindful of possible bear encounters after multiple sightings of a black bear in the community were reported on Thursday.
Rolla community unites to build tiny home for owner of 100-year-old pub
A community is coming together to ensure the owner of the 100-year-old Rolla Pub has a safe, stable place to live.
Spark celebrates 10th anniversary, announces $50,000 endowment fund
The Spark Women’s Leadership Conference commemorated its 10th year anniversary with the establishment of an educational endowment fund.
Input sought from Fort Nelson First Nation on Muskwa-Kechika Management Area
BC Parks has launched an online survey to gather feedback from the Fort Nelson First Nation community's perspectives on the protected areas within the Muskwa-Kechika.
Cops for Cancer Tour de North raises $150K
The Cops for Cancer Tour de North fundraiser finished on Thursday with $150,000 raised for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Hair Bin fundraises $2,000 for recovering surgery patient Â
The Hair Bin salon has donated over $2,000 to Misti Collinson, a recovering PCOS patient in Fort St. John.
Rotary Spray Park closes for the season
With Autumn officially here, the Rotary Spray Park has closed for the season.
Fort St. John RCMP investigating potential break-in
The Fort St. John RCMP are investigating a potential break-and-enter that occurred early Friday morning.
Coastal GasLink fined $346K for non-compliance
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) issued penalties totalling $346,000 to Coastal GasLink Pipeline (CGL) on Tuesday for non-compliance.
