Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
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Missing man located same day
A man reported missing earlier this week has been found, according to Fort St. John RCMP.
Fort St. John Northern Lights College graduates walk stage
Northern Lights College (NLC) graduates walked the stage Thursday afternoon in the presence of friends, family, college staff and local politicians.
Coastal GasLink nearly 89% complete
Coastal GasLink (CGL) is 88.4 per cent complete, according to May’s construction update.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires
Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.
No significant fire behaviour anticipated for the North Peace this weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said Friday that crews don't expect any concerning fire activity from any of the wildfires in the North Peace Complex over the weekend.
Over 2,400 Peace region residents helped through ESS
Across four communities, 2,405 evacuees have registered with Emergency Support Services, according to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD).
Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.
How to reduce risks during extreme bouts of wildfire smoke
With Fort St. John and other areas in the Peace currently experiencing severe levels of wildfire smoke, residents must take precautions to protect themselves from negative health impacts.
North Peace Credit Union members approve merger with Interior Savings
North Peace Savings and Credit Union members have approved the proposed merger with Interior Savings Credit Union, with 82.7 per cent voting in favour earlier this month.
Open fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre starting Friday
All open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre starting Friday, May 19th at noon, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Northern Brain Injury Association receives over $176K in funding
The province announced Friday that the Northern Brain Injury Association will receive over $176K to hire a new case manager.
Last week to apply for Open Sky Artist in Residence
The deadline to apply for the Open Sky Artist in Residence is rapidly approaching, while the Open Sky Exhibition is also only a month away.
Peace Liard Regional Arts Council changes name
The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council has changed its name to Arts North East to better reflect that it encompasses the entire region.
Unseasonably hot weather forecasted in Peace region starting Friday
The Peace River Region will see unseasonably hot weather beginning on Friday.
Chetwynd RCMP looking for woman after ‘suspicious occurrence’
The Chetwynd RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman following a suspicious occurrence on Saturday near the Rotary Park soccer fields.
Canadian National growing in Peace region
Canadian National (CN) expects to continue its growth over the next few years, including in the Peace region.
Mudslide clean up underway in Pine Pass
Cleanup is underway on Highway 97 in the Pine Pass after a mudslide occurred Wednesday night.
Video Local First Nations members believe TLE settlements open path for future generations
Some local First Nation members are calling the TLE signing a positive step for future generations.
Chetwynd not accepting burn permit requests
The District of Chetwynd announced it will not accept burn permit requests until further notice.Â
Missing man located same day
A man reported missing earlier this week has been found, according to Fort St. John RCMP.
Fort St. John Northern Lights College graduates walk stage
Northern Lights College (NLC) graduates walked the stage Thursday afternoon in the presence of friends, family, college staff and local politicians.
Coastal GasLink nearly 89% complete
Coastal GasLink (CGL) is 88.4 per cent complete, according to May’s construction update.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires
Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.
No significant fire behaviour anticipated for the North Peace this weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said Friday that crews don't expect any concerning fire activity from any of the wildfires in the North Peace Complex over the weekend.
Over 2,400 Peace region residents helped through ESS
Across four communities, 2,405 evacuees have registered with Emergency Support Services, according to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD).
Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.
How to reduce risks during extreme bouts of wildfire smoke
With Fort St. John and other areas in the Peace currently experiencing severe levels of wildfire smoke, residents must take precautions to protect themselves from negative health impacts.
North Peace Credit Union members approve merger with Interior Savings
North Peace Savings and Credit Union members have approved the proposed merger with Interior Savings Credit Union, with 82.7 per cent voting in favour earlier this month.
Open fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre starting Friday
All open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre starting Friday, May 19th at noon, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Northern Brain Injury Association receives over $176K in funding
The province announced Friday that the Northern Brain Injury Association will receive over $176K to hire a new case manager.
Last week to apply for Open Sky Artist in Residence
The deadline to apply for the Open Sky Artist in Residence is rapidly approaching, while the Open Sky Exhibition is also only a month away.
Peace Liard Regional Arts Council changes name
The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council has changed its name to Arts North East to better reflect that it encompasses the entire region.
Unseasonably hot weather forecasted in Peace region starting Friday
The Peace River Region will see unseasonably hot weather beginning on Friday.
Chetwynd RCMP looking for woman after ‘suspicious occurrence’
The Chetwynd RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman following a suspicious occurrence on Saturday near the Rotary Park soccer fields.
Canadian National growing in Peace region
Canadian National (CN) expects to continue its growth over the next few years, including in the Peace region.
Mudslide clean up underway in Pine Pass
Cleanup is underway on Highway 97 in the Pine Pass after a mudslide occurred Wednesday night.
Video Local First Nations members believe TLE settlements open path for future generations
Some local First Nation members are calling the TLE signing a positive step for future generations.
Chetwynd not accepting burn permit requests
The District of Chetwynd announced it will not accept burn permit requests until further notice.Â
