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Dawson Creek RCMP make arrest following Monday night altercation

Dawson Creek RCMP arrested an individual involved in an altercation that took place on Monday night. 

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Fort St. John Fire Department responds to three-vehicle collision Friday morning

Fire crews responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 100th Street and the Alaska Highway early Friday morning. 

Evacuation order lifted for Fort Nelson River area

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has lifted the evacuation order for the Fort Nelson River area.

FSJ Curling Club hopes to fully utilize facility within five years

Ellejay Smith, vice president of the club, provided council with an update on Monday and mentioned the club's goals for this year, such as working towards bringing back eight sheets of ice.

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NPCS set to host Kutapira percussion ensemble next month

The North Peace Cultural Society (NPCS) is set to host the Kutapira percussion ensemble on October 4th. 

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NPFFS members voice concerns during regional board meeting

Two NPFFS members took the opportunity to further voice their concerns surrounding an RFP issued by the PRRD tendered for a feasibility study.

BCER updates regional board on orphan sites within PRRD

The BCER said there are 668 orphan sites within the PRRD while providing an update to directors on Thursday. 

Change to B.C. drug decriminalization policy prohibits use near playgrounds, parks
Fort St. John hosts free virtual men’s mental health workshop

The workshop will be hosted on September 25th by Sabrina Trobak and the City of Fort St. John via Zoom.

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SPCA still planning renovations to new temporary building in Fort St. John

Jamey Blair, the BC SPCA's interior and north region senior manager, says the team is still in the planning process, currently focusing on designing floor plans and animal spaces within the building.

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BC United’s Safer B.C. plan aims to turn things on its head: MLA Dan Davies

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies says BC United’s newly-announced Safer B.C. plan aims to “turn things on its head” in terms of restoring public safety.

City council proclaims October as Foster Parent Appreciation Month

Fort St. John council proclaimed October as Foster Parent Appreciation month in honour of local foster parents and their families.

Canadian Armed Forces members, vehicles may be seen on Highway 97 until Friday

Canadian Armed Forces members and vehicles may be seen on various forest service roads and Highway 97, until September 15th.

Province dedicates new recovery beds to addiction challenges in northern B.C.

The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is distributing 17 new beds throughout northern B.C. dedicated to recovery.

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Terry Fox Run takes place this Sunday at Northern Lights College

The Terry Fox Run starts this Sunday at Northern Lights College's Fort St. John campus.

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Planned outage in Fort Nelson on Thursday

The power will be out on September 14th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will also affect Prophet River First Nation, according to BC Hydro.

Salvation Army set to raise funds through comedy event

Humour for Hope is taking place at the Lido on October 6th, featuring comedians Joel Jeffrey, Myles Morrison and Ben Bauce.

Roadwork on Highway 29 near Chetwynd

Road and utility work is being done in a few places along Highway 29 this week, according to DriveBC.

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Shots fired in Dawson Creek sparks police pursuit, victim hospitalized

A shooting in Dawson Creek on Saturday led to a police pursuit and an individual being transported to a Vancouver hospital.

Family argument escalates to stabbing in Dawson Creek

A man allegedly stabbed his brother during a family argument that escalated Friday night in Dawson Creek.

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