Stoddart Creek wildfire shows minimal growth due to reduced winds
The Stoddart Creek wildfire didn’t show significant growth from Monday due to reduced wind in the area, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
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Fort St. John council representing city at UBCM convention
Fort St. John council is attending the annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention this week.
Strong winds expected to increase Stoddart Creek wildfire activity
Strong winds are expected to increase fire activity in the newly reignited Stoddart Creek wildfire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Dawson Creek hosts engagement session at new multi-use sports courts
An engagement session was hosted on the newly built multi-use courts in Kin Park to gather feedback from residents.
Jarnagin wins Club Mountain Bike Championships
Blizzard Bicycle Club cyclist Benaiah Jarnagin came in first place in the 28th annual Club Mountain Bike Championships at Beatton Park last Sunday.Â
Fort St. John Fire Department use jaws of life to gain access to individual involved in emergency
The Fort St. John Fire Department recently used the jaws of life to retrieve keys from a realtor’s lockbox in order to gain access to an individual in their home.Â
Rising demand and costs leave food bank shelves bare in Fort St. John
Some of the items currently in need are non-perishable food, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap and laundry soap.
Two-vehicle collision in Charlie Lake results in individual being transported to hospital
One person was transported to hospital following a two-vehicle collision near Jackfish Road and Highway 97 on Monday.
Northern Rockies adds picnic tables to Art Fraser Park
The addition of two new picnic tables follows the installation of a communication board at the popular park, often frequented by locals and tourists.
NENAS CONNECT! heads to Pomeroy on October 5th
The North East Native Advancing Society is hosting its annual CONNECT! event on October 5th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Halfway River boat launch closing permanently on September 23
The Halfway River boat launch will be permanently closed as of September 23rd in preparation for the reservoir filling at Site C.Â
CORRECTION: International Space Station may be visible in Fort St. John night sky
According to the website Spot The Station, an extension of NASA, Fort St. John skywatchers may have the opportunity to spot the International Space Station (ISS) this month.
Stoddart Creek wildfire jumps preexisting perimeter
The newly-reignited Stoddart Creek wildfire has jumped its preexisting perimeter due to increased winds and fire activity on Friday.
PRRD issues evacuation order for Stoddart Creek wildfire
Most residents of Fort St. John and the surrounding area are familiar with the fire that forced municipalities in the area to prepare for a possible evacuation the week of May 15th. An order hasn't been in effect for the wildfire since May 22nd.
City of Fort St. John hosts grand opening of new RCMP detachment
This sustainably built $51.4 million detachment is the first municipal building to be built with a net zero energy target in the province and is equipped with solar powered panels and HVAC systems that will make this a possibility in the future.
Wind reignites hotspots within Stoddart Creek wildfire perimeter
Increased wind activity on Friday afternoon has reignited fire activity in hotspots within the Stoddart Creek wildfire perimeter.
PRRD defers decision on Kelly Lake Community Centre
At their September 14th, 2023 board meeting, PRRD directors expressed concerns they’ve heard the society lacks local representation from the Kelly Lake community, with members from outside the community making up the society’s board.
PRRD to discuss revising Peace River Local Government Association
Peace River Regional District directors briefly discussed the merits of revising the Peace River Local Government Association during their September 14th, 2023 committee of the whole and board meeting.
Coastal Rides recruiting ride-sharing drivers in Fort St. John
Coastal Rides is in the initial stages of recruiting drivers in Fort St. John in order to bring the ride-sharing company to the community.Â
 BC Northern Real Estate Board donates $3K to BC Fire Relief Fund
Northern B.C. itself had its fair share of wildfires this season, including the record-breaking 586,579-hectare Donnie Creek wildfire.
Fort St. John council representing city at UBCM convention
Fort St. John council is attending the annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention this week.
Strong winds expected to increase Stoddart Creek wildfire activity
Strong winds are expected to increase fire activity in the newly reignited Stoddart Creek wildfire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Dawson Creek hosts engagement session at new multi-use sports courts
An engagement session was hosted on the newly built multi-use courts in Kin Park to gather feedback from residents.
Jarnagin wins Club Mountain Bike Championships
Blizzard Bicycle Club cyclist Benaiah Jarnagin came in first place in the 28th annual Club Mountain Bike Championships at Beatton Park last Sunday.Â
Fort St. John Fire Department use jaws of life to gain access to individual involved in emergency
The Fort St. John Fire Department recently used the jaws of life to retrieve keys from a realtor’s lockbox in order to gain access to an individual in their home.Â
Rising demand and costs leave food bank shelves bare in Fort St. John
Some of the items currently in need are non-perishable food, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap and laundry soap.
Two-vehicle collision in Charlie Lake results in individual being transported to hospital
One person was transported to hospital following a two-vehicle collision near Jackfish Road and Highway 97 on Monday.
Northern Rockies adds picnic tables to Art Fraser Park
The addition of two new picnic tables follows the installation of a communication board at the popular park, often frequented by locals and tourists.
NENAS CONNECT! heads to Pomeroy on October 5th
The North East Native Advancing Society is hosting its annual CONNECT! event on October 5th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Halfway River boat launch closing permanently on September 23
The Halfway River boat launch will be permanently closed as of September 23rd in preparation for the reservoir filling at Site C.Â
CORRECTION: International Space Station may be visible in Fort St. John night sky
According to the website Spot The Station, an extension of NASA, Fort St. John skywatchers may have the opportunity to spot the International Space Station (ISS) this month.
Stoddart Creek wildfire jumps preexisting perimeter
The newly-reignited Stoddart Creek wildfire has jumped its preexisting perimeter due to increased winds and fire activity on Friday.
PRRD issues evacuation order for Stoddart Creek wildfire
Most residents of Fort St. John and the surrounding area are familiar with the fire that forced municipalities in the area to prepare for a possible evacuation the week of May 15th. An order hasn't been in effect for the wildfire since May 22nd.
City of Fort St. John hosts grand opening of new RCMP detachment
This sustainably built $51.4 million detachment is the first municipal building to be built with a net zero energy target in the province and is equipped with solar powered panels and HVAC systems that will make this a possibility in the future.
Wind reignites hotspots within Stoddart Creek wildfire perimeter
Increased wind activity on Friday afternoon has reignited fire activity in hotspots within the Stoddart Creek wildfire perimeter.
PRRD defers decision on Kelly Lake Community Centre
At their September 14th, 2023 board meeting, PRRD directors expressed concerns they’ve heard the society lacks local representation from the Kelly Lake community, with members from outside the community making up the society’s board.
PRRD to discuss revising Peace River Local Government Association
Peace River Regional District directors briefly discussed the merits of revising the Peace River Local Government Association during their September 14th, 2023 committee of the whole and board meeting.
Coastal Rides recruiting ride-sharing drivers in Fort St. John
Coastal Rides is in the initial stages of recruiting drivers in Fort St. John in order to bring the ride-sharing company to the community.Â
 BC Northern Real Estate Board donates $3K to BC Fire Relief Fund
Northern B.C. itself had its fair share of wildfires this season, including the record-breaking 586,579-hectare Donnie Creek wildfire.
