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17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
U-15 Trackers teen named top AEHL star for October
Just 14 years old, Brody Peterson has been named an Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) star for October after earning 38 points in nine games for the undefeated Northeast BC U-15 Trackers.
Taylor Bridge maintenance to cause delays on Highway 97
Work on the Taylor Bridge is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on November 21st and continue until 3:30 a.m. on November 22nd.
Man charged after another firearm incident in Fort St. John
Fort St. John police officers responded to reports of gunfire on November 12th, and a 32-year-old has been charged with eight offences.
Former secondary school student awarded Governor General’s bronze medal
Krispin Johnson, who now attends the University of Alberta, was awarded the Governor General's Academic Medal for his 95.53 average as a student at North Peace Secondary School last year.
Volunteer pilot safely delivers 12 cats to Victoria from Fort St. John, despite weather conditions
Canadian Wings of Rescue volunteer pilot Robert Adriaanse delivered 12 rescue cats from Fort St. John to Victoria despite weather challenges.
All six new B.C. measles cases arise in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported all six new cases of measles in B.C. are in the northeast.
Candidates step up for 2025 election at Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation elections are set to take place on November 20th.
Floor hockey tourney honouring late Fort Nelson First Nation member returns for 2025
Formerly known as the Old Fort Cup, the Michael Badine Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament was re-named after the late FNFN member who passed away in 2023.
PRRD seeks $60K funding to upgrade emergency operations centre
The Peace River Regional District board of directors is seeking up to $60,000 from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to support its emergency operations centre.
Public question period set to return to city council meetings
The City of Fort St. John council has begun working to bring public comment and question times back into the agenda for regular council meetings.
Downed power line results in Montney road closure
Dawson Road Maintenance says it received reports of a downed power line across 256th Road near its intersection with 271st Road in Montney.
Dawson Creek extends state of local emergency as water issue persists
The city of Dawson Creek’s state of local emergency (SOLE) has been extended until late November amid dwindling water supplies.
Widespread clouds threaten rare G4 storm northern lights visibility in Peace region
The northern lights were seen in the Peace region on November 11th with a rarely-seen red/pink hue, and could be seen tonight (November 12th), weather permitting.
Scammers pretend to be Northern Health in fake ‘hospital account’ texts
Northern Health said it has “become aware” people are receiving texts pretending to be about their ‘hospital account’ - but these are not from the health authority.
Snowfall warning issued for Williston and Pine Pass
According to Environment Canada's snowfall warning, up to 10cm of snow is expected in the Williston region and Pine Pass area on Highway 97 overnight from November 12th to 13th.
Chetwynd boys’ volleyball squad with Indigenous connection eyes provincials
Five of the 10-man Chetwynd Secondary School’s (CSS) Chargers, who are looking to qualify for provincials, are members of Saulteau First Nations in nearby Moberly Lake.
City council retracts opposition to pool taxation bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has flipped its stance on an amendment bylaw which excludes more than 800 properties from paying tax for the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Firefighters help woman in sticky situation at jewellery store
A patron with a ring stuck on her finger at Carters Jewellers in Fort St. John prompted a visit from the Fort St. John Fire Department.
17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
U-15 Trackers teen named top AEHL star for October
Just 14 years old, Brody Peterson has been named an Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) star for October after earning 38 points in nine games for the undefeated Northeast BC U-15 Trackers.
Taylor Bridge maintenance to cause delays on Highway 97
Work on the Taylor Bridge is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on November 21st and continue until 3:30 a.m. on November 22nd.
Man charged after another firearm incident in Fort St. John
Fort St. John police officers responded to reports of gunfire on November 12th, and a 32-year-old has been charged with eight offences.
Former secondary school student awarded Governor General’s bronze medal
Krispin Johnson, who now attends the University of Alberta, was awarded the Governor General's Academic Medal for his 95.53 average as a student at North Peace Secondary School last year.
Volunteer pilot safely delivers 12 cats to Victoria from Fort St. John, despite weather conditions
Canadian Wings of Rescue volunteer pilot Robert Adriaanse delivered 12 rescue cats from Fort St. John to Victoria despite weather challenges.
All six new B.C. measles cases arise in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported all six new cases of measles in B.C. are in the northeast.
Candidates step up for 2025 election at Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation elections are set to take place on November 20th.
Floor hockey tourney honouring late Fort Nelson First Nation member returns for 2025
Formerly known as the Old Fort Cup, the Michael Badine Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament was re-named after the late FNFN member who passed away in 2023.
PRRD seeks $60K funding to upgrade emergency operations centre
The Peace River Regional District board of directors is seeking up to $60,000 from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to support its emergency operations centre.
Public question period set to return to city council meetings
The City of Fort St. John council has begun working to bring public comment and question times back into the agenda for regular council meetings.
Downed power line results in Montney road closure
Dawson Road Maintenance says it received reports of a downed power line across 256th Road near its intersection with 271st Road in Montney.
Dawson Creek extends state of local emergency as water issue persists
The city of Dawson Creek’s state of local emergency (SOLE) has been extended until late November amid dwindling water supplies.
Widespread clouds threaten rare G4 storm northern lights visibility in Peace region
The northern lights were seen in the Peace region on November 11th with a rarely-seen red/pink hue, and could be seen tonight (November 12th), weather permitting.
Scammers pretend to be Northern Health in fake ‘hospital account’ texts
Northern Health said it has “become aware” people are receiving texts pretending to be about their ‘hospital account’ - but these are not from the health authority.
Snowfall warning issued for Williston and Pine Pass
According to Environment Canada's snowfall warning, up to 10cm of snow is expected in the Williston region and Pine Pass area on Highway 97 overnight from November 12th to 13th.
Chetwynd boys’ volleyball squad with Indigenous connection eyes provincials
Five of the 10-man Chetwynd Secondary School’s (CSS) Chargers, who are looking to qualify for provincials, are members of Saulteau First Nations in nearby Moberly Lake.
City council retracts opposition to pool taxation bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has flipped its stance on an amendment bylaw which excludes more than 800 properties from paying tax for the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Firefighters help woman in sticky situation at jewellery store
A patron with a ring stuck on her finger at Carters Jewellers in Fort St. John prompted a visit from the Fort St. John Fire Department.
