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Indigenous family services organization seeks funds for youth conference
Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society has sent youth to the Gathering our Voices Conference since at least 2018.
‘Reigniting conversations’: Family services society Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona hosts open house and annual general meeting
The Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona family services society hosted an open house and annual general meeting on October 15th.
Waffle snacks recalled nationwide by Dollarama over mould concerns
The CFIA issued a recall for Biskwi brand Waffles with Chocolaty Filling last week "due to mould."
‘Not sustainable’: NRRM requests write-off for $8.6M+ uncollectable property taxes
The overwhelming majority of the NRRM's uncollectable taxes come from Erikson National Energy, which went bankrupt last year.
Fort St. John bull rider heading down under for PBR Australia finals
Jake Gardner, a native of Fort St. John currently living in Alberta, has earned $48,416 from PBR Canada events in 2025.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge wind project to enter 2025 Call for Power
The Peace River Regional District has been given notice that a new wind energy project in the region is looking to enter BC Hydro's 2025 Call for Power.
Northern Health cautions Fort St. John of long ER wait times
Northern Health is cautioning residents they may experience longer wait times at the Fort St. John Hospital due to a high volume of patients.
City closes stretch of 108th Street for repaving
The work is being carried out between the 99th Avenue and Highway 97 intersections. Drivers are being urged to find alternate routes until it's completed.
Charlie Lake Elementary kindergarten teacher named October’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month
Cara McCabe has been named October's Teacher of the Month for the charitable projects she organizes with her kindergarten class.
Northern Health seeking knitting volunteers for education program
The health authority is reviving its Period of Purple Crying Program, an education initiative for parents meant to reduce instances of shaken baby syndrome.
‘Worth it’: Eight-year-old shows signs of improvement after Lyme disease treatment
Bentley Klassen, a former student in Goodlow, has shown signs of improvement after receiving treatment for her Lyme disease in Mexico.
Local Rotary Club members raising money for World Polio Day
World Polio Day is an awareness initiative that’s meant to recognize worldwide efforts to eradicate the deadly disease.
Newly-proposed Bill 31 looks to fast-track North Coast Transmission Line project
Bill 31 would also affect the allocation of electricity to various industrial projects in the province, amid what government officials are calling ‘unprecedented demand.’
North Bound Bulls event returns to Chetwynd
The second annual North Bound Bulls event will take place on Saturday, October 25th at Chetwynd's Pine Valley Exhibition Park.
Measles outbreak stalls with no new cases anywhere in province
The 209 measles cases confirmed in the northeast so far this year make up nearly 71 of all confirmed cases across the province.
Tumbler Ridge responds to Northern Health’s update, encourages restoration of on-call ER hours
The district said it will continue to advocate for the return of 24/7 on-call hours while exploring interim measures, including support from the VERRa program.
The grey ghost: could Greyhound Service come back to Fort St. John?
Greyhound bus service first surfaced in Northeast B.C. with a route from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse starting in 1943.
Arraignment hearings for road rage duo set for next week
A pair of people arrested following a road rage incident in Fort St. John have new hearings scheduled for October 27th.
Flyers’ fall in NPHL opener versus Valleyview
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers lost to the Valleyview Jets in North Peace Hockey League action, despite an early lead.
Indigenous family services organization seeks funds for youth conference
Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society has sent youth to the Gathering our Voices Conference since at least 2018.
‘Reigniting conversations’: Family services society Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona hosts open house and annual general meeting
The Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona family services society hosted an open house and annual general meeting on October 15th.
Waffle snacks recalled nationwide by Dollarama over mould concerns
The CFIA issued a recall for Biskwi brand Waffles with Chocolaty Filling last week "due to mould."
‘Not sustainable’: NRRM requests write-off for $8.6M+ uncollectable property taxes
The overwhelming majority of the NRRM's uncollectable taxes come from Erikson National Energy, which went bankrupt last year.
Fort St. John bull rider heading down under for PBR Australia finals
Jake Gardner, a native of Fort St. John currently living in Alberta, has earned $48,416 from PBR Canada events in 2025.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge wind project to enter 2025 Call for Power
The Peace River Regional District has been given notice that a new wind energy project in the region is looking to enter BC Hydro's 2025 Call for Power.
Northern Health cautions Fort St. John of long ER wait times
Northern Health is cautioning residents they may experience longer wait times at the Fort St. John Hospital due to a high volume of patients.
City closes stretch of 108th Street for repaving
The work is being carried out between the 99th Avenue and Highway 97 intersections. Drivers are being urged to find alternate routes until it's completed.
Charlie Lake Elementary kindergarten teacher named October’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month
Cara McCabe has been named October's Teacher of the Month for the charitable projects she organizes with her kindergarten class.
Northern Health seeking knitting volunteers for education program
The health authority is reviving its Period of Purple Crying Program, an education initiative for parents meant to reduce instances of shaken baby syndrome.
‘Worth it’: Eight-year-old shows signs of improvement after Lyme disease treatment
Bentley Klassen, a former student in Goodlow, has shown signs of improvement after receiving treatment for her Lyme disease in Mexico.
Local Rotary Club members raising money for World Polio Day
World Polio Day is an awareness initiative that’s meant to recognize worldwide efforts to eradicate the deadly disease.
Newly-proposed Bill 31 looks to fast-track North Coast Transmission Line project
Bill 31 would also affect the allocation of electricity to various industrial projects in the province, amid what government officials are calling ‘unprecedented demand.’
North Bound Bulls event returns to Chetwynd
The second annual North Bound Bulls event will take place on Saturday, October 25th at Chetwynd's Pine Valley Exhibition Park.
Measles outbreak stalls with no new cases anywhere in province
The 209 measles cases confirmed in the northeast so far this year make up nearly 71 of all confirmed cases across the province.
Tumbler Ridge responds to Northern Health’s update, encourages restoration of on-call ER hours
The district said it will continue to advocate for the return of 24/7 on-call hours while exploring interim measures, including support from the VERRa program.
The grey ghost: could Greyhound Service come back to Fort St. John?
Greyhound bus service first surfaced in Northeast B.C. with a route from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse starting in 1943.
Arraignment hearings for road rage duo set for next week
A pair of people arrested following a road rage incident in Fort St. John have new hearings scheduled for October 27th.
Flyers’ fall in NPHL opener versus Valleyview
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers lost to the Valleyview Jets in North Peace Hockey League action, despite an early lead.
