Seven new wildfires started in the B.C. Peace
B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to several incidents in the Peace since Friday. So far all the fires are believe to be human caused.
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Bernier pushes for South Peace to have more control in local healthcare
Peace River South MLA is pushing for a Division of Practice for South Peace so more healthcare decisions and support can be kept local.Â
Northeastern B.C. part of special avalanche warning
Mountainous regions of northeast B.C. are included in a recent special public avalanche warning (SPAW) for backcountry users.
WANTED: Anthony Collins
Police are looking for a wanted male wanted on several charges, including child pornography.
Highway 97 incident results in non-life threatening injuries
A section of Highway 97 south of Chetwynd was closed Monday night due to a collision between a semi and a pickup truck, with non-life-threatening injuries reported.
Potential diversion expected again at Chetwynd General Hospital
Chetwynd General Hospital may be put on diversion for the third time in 2023.
BC Hydro’s GO fund provides $70K to eight non-profits
BC Hydro is providing $70,000 to eight Peace Region non-profits through the Site C project’s Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund.
Wind warning issued for the B.C. Peace
A cold front will move into the B.C. Peace Sunday evening bringing with it wind gusts from 70 to 90 km/h.
Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs
A few wildlife and land experts have expressed their belief that Indigenous people’s spiritual relationship with wildlife habitats is vital to preserving ecosystems for a healthy environment.Â
Local governments receive funding for emergency support services
Four municipalities in the Peace region are among over 50 First Nations and local governments receiving funding to improve emergency support services (ESS).
Potential diversion expected at Chetwynd General Hospital
Northern Health is advising Chetwynd residents that the Chetwynd General Hospital may be on diversion in the coming days.
Tumbler Ridge resident conducting Bear Awareness training
A health and safety manager in Tumbler Ridge is holding Bear Awareness Training sessions after a bear attack in Dawson Creek last year.
CORRECTION: Saulteau First Nations host annual education and career fair
Saulteau First Nations organized Education and Career fairs for Grades 10- 12 to support Indigenous students in their next step of academic life.
WorkBC hosting job fair in Chetwynd
In support of those affected by the Canfor Chetwynd Mill Closure, WorkBC is hosting a job fair at the district’s recreation centre.
Peace region athletes heading to BC Winter Games
Several Peace region athletes are headed to the BC Winter Games this week.
First ever Sakâwînow Music Festival coming to Chetwynd
The Sakâwînow Music Festival will be coming to Chetwynd, B.C., in August for a weekend of camping and multicultural music and dancing.
Highway 97 reopened in Pine Pass
Highway 97 is reduced to single-lane alternating traffic in the Pine Pass due to a vehicle incident involving a semi-truck.
Northeast B.C. students take part in Skills Canada
Students from across northeast B.C. gained knowledge on their potential career paths during a Skills Canada competition earlier this month in Dawson Creek.
Baldonnel private school ranked top 100 in province
A Baldonnel private school is among the top 100 schools in the province, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual elementary school rankings.
Bernier pushes for South Peace to have more control in local healthcare
Peace River South MLA is pushing for a Division of Practice for South Peace so more healthcare decisions and support can be kept local.Â
Northeastern B.C. part of special avalanche warning
Mountainous regions of northeast B.C. are included in a recent special public avalanche warning (SPAW) for backcountry users.
WANTED: Anthony Collins
Police are looking for a wanted male wanted on several charges, including child pornography.
Highway 97 incident results in non-life threatening injuries
A section of Highway 97 south of Chetwynd was closed Monday night due to a collision between a semi and a pickup truck, with non-life-threatening injuries reported.
Potential diversion expected again at Chetwynd General Hospital
Chetwynd General Hospital may be put on diversion for the third time in 2023.
BC Hydro’s GO fund provides $70K to eight non-profits
BC Hydro is providing $70,000 to eight Peace Region non-profits through the Site C project’s Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund.
Wind warning issued for the B.C. Peace
A cold front will move into the B.C. Peace Sunday evening bringing with it wind gusts from 70 to 90 km/h.
Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs
A few wildlife and land experts have expressed their belief that Indigenous people’s spiritual relationship with wildlife habitats is vital to preserving ecosystems for a healthy environment.Â
Local governments receive funding for emergency support services
Four municipalities in the Peace region are among over 50 First Nations and local governments receiving funding to improve emergency support services (ESS).
Potential diversion expected at Chetwynd General Hospital
Northern Health is advising Chetwynd residents that the Chetwynd General Hospital may be on diversion in the coming days.
Tumbler Ridge resident conducting Bear Awareness training
A health and safety manager in Tumbler Ridge is holding Bear Awareness Training sessions after a bear attack in Dawson Creek last year.
CORRECTION: Saulteau First Nations host annual education and career fair
Saulteau First Nations organized Education and Career fairs for Grades 10- 12 to support Indigenous students in their next step of academic life.
WorkBC hosting job fair in Chetwynd
In support of those affected by the Canfor Chetwynd Mill Closure, WorkBC is hosting a job fair at the district’s recreation centre.
Peace region athletes heading to BC Winter Games
Several Peace region athletes are headed to the BC Winter Games this week.
First ever Sakâwînow Music Festival coming to Chetwynd
The Sakâwînow Music Festival will be coming to Chetwynd, B.C., in August for a weekend of camping and multicultural music and dancing.
Highway 97 reopened in Pine Pass
Highway 97 is reduced to single-lane alternating traffic in the Pine Pass due to a vehicle incident involving a semi-truck.
Northeast B.C. students take part in Skills Canada
Students from across northeast B.C. gained knowledge on their potential career paths during a Skills Canada competition earlier this month in Dawson Creek.
Baldonnel private school ranked top 100 in province
A Baldonnel private school is among the top 100 schools in the province, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual elementary school rankings.
