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NPSS graduate awarded $1,000 bursary from North Peace Airport Services

North Peace Secondary School graduate Jayden Whitford is this year's recipient of the North Peace Airport Services' $1,000 bursary.

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Cat hitches ride from Penticton to Dawson Creek

A cat has accidentally journeyed to Dawson Creek from Penticton via an enclosed trailer this week, and the South Peace SPCA would like to reunite the feline with its owners.

A black gavel and small set of golden justice scales.
Court Report: September 11th to 15th

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from September 11th to 15th.

Black bear runs through Fort St. John

A black bear was spotted in the Energetic City on Thursday, seemingly making its way across town.

Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: North Peace Historical Society thankful for supporters

The North Peace Historical Society has lots to be thankful for this fall.

Moose FM to host “Moosegiving” in support of food bank shortages in Fort St. John

Moose FM is hosting “Moosegiving” to help fundraise food donations for the local Salvation Army food bank.

Former Fort St. John resident credits School District 60 band for musical awakening

A former Fort St. John resident credits the School District 60 band for his musical awakening in grade six.

Over 100 people attend 1 Million March 4 Children in Fort St. John

The 1 Million March 4 Children, organized by Hand Off Our Kids, was attended by over 100 people in Fort St. John Wednesday morning.

Firefighters Association donates $3,000 to SD 60’s Hot Meal Program

The Firefighters Association of Fort St. John continues to support the community by donating $3,000 to School District 60’s Hot Meal Program.

Pro Wrestling makes its way to Fort St. John next month

Local wrestling fanatics will have the opportunity to experience some live pro wrestling action at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre next month. 

North Peace Historical Society celebrating 60th anniversary

The North Peace Historical Society is celebrating their 60th anniversary with the presence of past executives to commemorate its long history since 1963.

WANTED: Cody Magnusson

Police say he also resided in the Dawson Creek area in the past.

Video Site C project 80 per cent complete

The Site C project is 80 per cent complete, and on track to have all six generating units in service by fall of 2025.

Northern Health seeking organizations to deliver Meals on Wheels

Northern Health is seeking interested parties, including non-profits, to provide Meals On Wheels to about 40 clients in the Fort St. John area.

Early morning fire quickly extinguished by Fort St. John firefighters

The Fort St. John Fire Department quickly contained and extinguished townhouses on fire early Wednesday morning.

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One person sent to hospital with minor injuries following vehicle collision in Fort St. John

Local police, firefighters and paramedics responded to a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning that resulted in one person being sent to hospital with minor injuries.

CNRL donates $25,000 to FSJ Hospital Foundation’s Peace Villa Fund

CNRL presented the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation a cheque for $25,000 on Tuesday to go towards its Peace Villa Fund.

UPDATE: Partial Category 1 campfire ban to be rescinded in Prince George Fire Centre

A Category 1 campfire ban will come into effect across the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James (VanJam), MacKenzie, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Dawson Creek fire zones at noon on Wednesday.

TAFFY holding “peaceful presence” event during anti-SOGI rally

The Trans Alliance Friends, Family & Youth Society is holding a “peaceful presence” in response to an anti-SOGI rally that’s expected to take place in Fort St. John.

Worker sustains serious injuries in electrical contact incident at Chetwynd Substation

A BC Hydro worker sustained serious injuries in an electrical contact incident at Chetwynd Substation around 10 a.m. on Monday morning. 

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