Holdover wildfire from 2023 in Donnie Creek reignites
According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a holdover wildfire from the 2023 season has reignited in the Donnie Creek area.
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Air quality and visibility risks to Fort St. John residents due to Fort Nelson wildfires
Residents of Fort St. John are encouraged to be cautious of significant air quality and visibility reductions over the weekend as wildfire smoke from Fort Nelson covers the region.
BC Hydro presents clean energy plans for British Columbia
At the May 2nd Peace River Regional District meeting, representatives from BC Hydro presented the board with details on plans to bring clean energy economic development to British Columbia.Â
UPDATE: Fire ‘under control’ in 198 Road area
This is the second wildfire reported in the Dawson Creek area Friday. A wildfire near Farmington also reported and is currently 'under control.'
Court Report: May 2nd to 6th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courts from May 2nd to May 6th.
BC Wildfire Service explains details of Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew base changes
Sharon Nickel with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the live-on portion of the Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew base isn’t in a livable state anymore and needs to close.
Wildfire discovered near Farmington
A new wildfire north of Dawson Creek is burning out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
B.C.’s unemployment rate drops below national average in April Labour Force Survey
B.C.’s unemployment rate fell below the national average in April, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek raises $33,700 on McHappy Day
Approximately $33,700 was raised through McHappy Day this week for Ronald McDonald House B.C. and the Child Development Centres in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.Â
MLA Bernier introduces new bill to help families with wrongful death compensation
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier has introduced “Logan’s Law,” aimed at helping families of victims killed by careless or intentional acts of others.
Dawson Creek announces 2024 art contest, select pieces will be included in Official Community Plan
Dawson Creek is inviting residents to create visual art showcasing what they love about the city and their vision for the community in the future.Â
PRRD launches public survey to get input on safety and security at Kelly Lake Transfer Station
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has launched a survey seeking public input on enhancing security and safety at the Kelly Lake Transfer Station.
Chetwynd Hospital faces diversion for fifth consecutive night
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department will be closed for the fifth consecutive evening, according to Northern Health.
UPDATE: Wildfire discovered west of Dawson Creek now ‘being held’
A wildfire discovered west of Dawson Creek on Tuesday is now being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Peace region residents benefit from free bear safety sessions
For the second year in a row, Tumbler Ridge resident Kale Ericson is providing free bear safety training for residents in Northern BC.
Dawson Creek U17 girls volleyball team returns from Emperor’s Cup
The Dawson Creek Volleyball Club's U17 girls team capped off their season by competing at the Emperor’s Cup in Las Vegas from May 3rd to May 5th.
Chetwynd Hospital faces emergency department diversions for four days straight
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department has been closed every evening since Saturday, and will close again Tuesday, says Northern Health.
Fraudulent papers, guns, and drugs seized by Dawson Creek RCMP
Police say they’ve seized a wide array of firearms, drugs, a stolen vehicle, fraudulent identification papers, and more after searching an industrial lot in Dawson Creek.
UPDATE: MLA Bernier calls Chetwynd Hospital diversions ‘horrifying’
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says enough is enough when it comes to diversions at the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
Dawson Creek encourages residents to prepare for emergencies, BC emergency alert test this Wednesday
The City of Dawson Creek is working to prepare residents for emergency responses during Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5th to 11th, and as part of the week, the province will be issuing an emergency alert test.
Air quality and visibility risks to Fort St. John residents due to Fort Nelson wildfires
Residents of Fort St. John are encouraged to be cautious of significant air quality and visibility reductions over the weekend as wildfire smoke from Fort Nelson covers the region.
BC Hydro presents clean energy plans for British Columbia
At the May 2nd Peace River Regional District meeting, representatives from BC Hydro presented the board with details on plans to bring clean energy economic development to British Columbia.Â
UPDATE: Fire ‘under control’ in 198 Road area
This is the second wildfire reported in the Dawson Creek area Friday. A wildfire near Farmington also reported and is currently 'under control.'
Court Report: May 2nd to 6th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courts from May 2nd to May 6th.
BC Wildfire Service explains details of Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew base changes
Sharon Nickel with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the live-on portion of the Chetwynd Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew base isn’t in a livable state anymore and needs to close.
Wildfire discovered near Farmington
A new wildfire north of Dawson Creek is burning out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
B.C.’s unemployment rate drops below national average in April Labour Force Survey
B.C.’s unemployment rate fell below the national average in April, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek raises $33,700 on McHappy Day
Approximately $33,700 was raised through McHappy Day this week for Ronald McDonald House B.C. and the Child Development Centres in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.Â
MLA Bernier introduces new bill to help families with wrongful death compensation
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier has introduced “Logan’s Law,” aimed at helping families of victims killed by careless or intentional acts of others.
Dawson Creek announces 2024 art contest, select pieces will be included in Official Community Plan
Dawson Creek is inviting residents to create visual art showcasing what they love about the city and their vision for the community in the future.Â
PRRD launches public survey to get input on safety and security at Kelly Lake Transfer Station
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has launched a survey seeking public input on enhancing security and safety at the Kelly Lake Transfer Station.
Chetwynd Hospital faces diversion for fifth consecutive night
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department will be closed for the fifth consecutive evening, according to Northern Health.
UPDATE: Wildfire discovered west of Dawson Creek now ‘being held’
A wildfire discovered west of Dawson Creek on Tuesday is now being held, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Peace region residents benefit from free bear safety sessions
For the second year in a row, Tumbler Ridge resident Kale Ericson is providing free bear safety training for residents in Northern BC.
Dawson Creek U17 girls volleyball team returns from Emperor’s Cup
The Dawson Creek Volleyball Club's U17 girls team capped off their season by competing at the Emperor’s Cup in Las Vegas from May 3rd to May 5th.
Chetwynd Hospital faces emergency department diversions for four days straight
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department has been closed every evening since Saturday, and will close again Tuesday, says Northern Health.
Fraudulent papers, guns, and drugs seized by Dawson Creek RCMP
Police say they’ve seized a wide array of firearms, drugs, a stolen vehicle, fraudulent identification papers, and more after searching an industrial lot in Dawson Creek.
UPDATE: MLA Bernier calls Chetwynd Hospital diversions ‘horrifying’
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says enough is enough when it comes to diversions at the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
Dawson Creek encourages residents to prepare for emergencies, BC emergency alert test this Wednesday
The City of Dawson Creek is working to prepare residents for emergency responses during Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5th to 11th, and as part of the week, the province will be issuing an emergency alert test.
