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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.

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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.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
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.

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.

Weekend games see Huskies win streak continue

The Fort St. John Huskies have not tasted defeat since a pair of losses to the La Crete Lumber Barons in early October.

Treaty 8 mural celebrating Dane-zaa culture completed in Fort St. John

The finished mural is located on Treaty 8 Tribal Association's Fort St. John office.

‘We’re a sports community’: Memories of Pomeroy Sport Centre as it reaches 15-year anniversary

Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre - one of only three Olympic speed skating ovals in Canada - opened in 2010.

PRRD purchases new breathing equipment for Charlie Lake Fire Department

The Peace River Regional District has approved the purchase of 30 pieces of breathing equipment at more than $440,000 for the Charlie Lake Fire Department.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
One new measles case confirmed in northeast B.C.

As of October 16th, the total number of confirmed measlses cases in B.C. is now at 295. The northeast makes up nearly 71 per cent of those cases.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
New measles case confirmed in northeast as multiple exposure incidents identified

Outside of the one new case in the northeast, the only other new case was identified by Fraser Health in the Fraser East region.

Smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire in the Fort Nelson fire zone. (BCWS)
BCWS reports wildfire activity decrease in northern BC

In terms of wildfire danger ratings, the majority of the Peace region is considered to be at “low to moderate” risk.

A naloxone kit on a white background with pieces of the kit sticking out of a black bag.
Coroners Service reports three drug toxicity deaths in July, August in northeast

Northern Health has the highest death rate so far this year, with 46 deaths per 100,000 people.

BCGEU strike reaches Fort St. John’s only BC Liquor store

The BCGEU Strike has now shuttered Fort St. John's BC Liquor Store, Cannabis Store, alongside ServiceBC and FrontCounterBC locations.

Peace River Regional District waives fees for fall cleaning

The PRRD's fall seasonal cleanup campaign encourages residents to clear out garages, yards and homes in an effort to "reduce wildfire risks by removing waste."

Turkey Trot returns for 2025 at Kin Park

The sixth annual Turkey Trot encourages runners to put on their best Thanksgiving-themed attire for a five or 10-kilometre run or walk on Saturday, October 11th.

Caffeination Station co-founder shares tax troubles and turnaround in social media videos

According to Caffeination Station co-founder Jessica Davenport, the business owed $49,000 worth of unpaid GST.

Massey Lectures makes stop in Fort St. John

Universal Human Rights: In Fort St. John and Beyond took place at a packed Lido Theatre on Saturday, October 4th.

the LNG Canada construction site in Kitimat
LNG Canada starts flaring in preparation for new processing unit

Flaring activities associated with ‘train two’ of the LNG Canada project - which is jointly owned and operated by Shell Canada, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS and the Mitsubishi Corporation - are planned to take place between October 7th and November 10th.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Northeast B.C. accounts for 70 per cent of all provincial measles cases, BCCDC reveals

BCCDC's update on October 6th indicates 197 of B.C.'s confirmed cases — roughly 70 per cent — come specifically from northeastern B.C.

PRRD seeks UBCM funding for fire equipment for second time

The Peace River Regional District is resubmitting an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' Strategic Priorities Fund for new fire equipment in Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake.

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