School District 59 to create 74 childcare spaces in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge
School District 59 is creating 74 childcare spaces in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge to provide support for families with young children.
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Fort St. John and Dawson Creek library patrons’ data taken in breach
Library patrons in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are being advised that some of their email addresses and phone numbers were part of a leak.
Dawson Creek Hospital replacement project progresses — concrete pouring well underway
Concrete pouring for the suspended slabs at the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is well underway, according to an update on the replacement project from Northern Health.
(UPDATE) Court Report: April 22nd to 26th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from April 22nd to April 26th.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program seeks new Peace region board member
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is looking for a new member to fill out its 16-seat Peace region board.
Nawican Friendship Centre hosting a walk to commemorate Red Dress Day
The walk is one of multiple events taking place in the Peace region on Red Dress Day. The Metis Society of Fort St. John is hosting an artisan market, and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association will hold a vigil, walk and hair braiding workshop.
Minister of Health comments on Fort St. John Hospital emergency department closure
Minister of Health Adrian Dix says emergency room closures like the one impacting the Fort St. John Hospital Thursday are often a result of one or two people not being able to come into work.
Fort St. John ranks high in housing affordability
Fort St. John is not only one of the most affordable places to live in the north, but is also being labelled as a possible "best-kept secret" in British Columbia.
Alleged fraudster arrested in Dawson Creek on Alberta warrants, quickly released from custody
Dawson Creek RCMP officers say a man arrested on 24 Alberta warrants has been released from police custody.
RCMP sergeant confirms death in Dawson Creek vehicle mishap
One man has been pronounced dead after falling out of a moving vehicle in Dawson Creek, according to the RCMP.
Wanted: Michael Trosky
Police officers in Dawson Creek are turning to the public for help finding a man wanted on 13 unendorsed warrants in B.C. and several more outstanding charges in Alberta.
Province announces new mental health and addictions program for South Peace youth
Mental health and addiction services for kids, youth, and families in the Peace River South area are expanding, according to a recent announcement from the provincial government.
Spring Fair returns to Fort St. John in May
From May 24th to May 26th, the fair will be held at the plot of land across from the Totem Mall, in front of Wal-Mart, as they have in the past.
Staff shortage at Chetwynd Hospital forces second straight weekend ER closure
For the second weekend in a row, Northern Health closed the Chetwynd Hospital emergency room due to low staff.
UPDATE: Wildfire reported in North Brassey Creek area
The wildfire was reported at 4:43 p.m. on the afternoon of April 26th and is listed by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) as ‘out of control.’
Farmers struggling with carbon tax: “What are they accomplishing?”
“A lot of people have left the business, for various reasons, but there’s not really much reason for them to come back. The government’s going to be sitting here with nobody producing food if they don’t wake up a bit.”
Peace region Day of Mourning events honour deceased, injured, sick workers
Three Peace region municipalities are organizing ceremonies to remember workers across B.C. who died from injuries or diseases sustained on the job.
Architectural services contract awarded for emergency operations centre in Dawson Creek
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has awarded an architectural services contract for investigative land works and a detailed design of an emergency operations centre.
Dawson Creek apartment fire quickly contained
Dawson Creek Fire Chief Marcel Capelle says a fire on the third floor of an apartment building was brought under control without anyone getting hurt, thanks to his team’s fast response to the blaze.
Dawson Creek RCMP respond to medical distress incident
Sergeant Shawn Peddle says Dawson Creek RCMP officers responded to a man in medical distress Monday morning.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek library patrons’ data taken in breach
Library patrons in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are being advised that some of their email addresses and phone numbers were part of a leak.
Dawson Creek Hospital replacement project progresses — concrete pouring well underway
Concrete pouring for the suspended slabs at the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is well underway, according to an update on the replacement project from Northern Health.
(UPDATE) Court Report: April 22nd to 26th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from April 22nd to April 26th.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program seeks new Peace region board member
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is looking for a new member to fill out its 16-seat Peace region board.
Nawican Friendship Centre hosting a walk to commemorate Red Dress Day
The walk is one of multiple events taking place in the Peace region on Red Dress Day. The Metis Society of Fort St. John is hosting an artisan market, and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association will hold a vigil, walk and hair braiding workshop.
Minister of Health comments on Fort St. John Hospital emergency department closure
Minister of Health Adrian Dix says emergency room closures like the one impacting the Fort St. John Hospital Thursday are often a result of one or two people not being able to come into work.
Fort St. John ranks high in housing affordability
Fort St. John is not only one of the most affordable places to live in the north, but is also being labelled as a possible "best-kept secret" in British Columbia.
Alleged fraudster arrested in Dawson Creek on Alberta warrants, quickly released from custody
Dawson Creek RCMP officers say a man arrested on 24 Alberta warrants has been released from police custody.
RCMP sergeant confirms death in Dawson Creek vehicle mishap
One man has been pronounced dead after falling out of a moving vehicle in Dawson Creek, according to the RCMP.
Wanted: Michael Trosky
Police officers in Dawson Creek are turning to the public for help finding a man wanted on 13 unendorsed warrants in B.C. and several more outstanding charges in Alberta.
Province announces new mental health and addictions program for South Peace youth
Mental health and addiction services for kids, youth, and families in the Peace River South area are expanding, according to a recent announcement from the provincial government.
Spring Fair returns to Fort St. John in May
From May 24th to May 26th, the fair will be held at the plot of land across from the Totem Mall, in front of Wal-Mart, as they have in the past.
Staff shortage at Chetwynd Hospital forces second straight weekend ER closure
For the second weekend in a row, Northern Health closed the Chetwynd Hospital emergency room due to low staff.
UPDATE: Wildfire reported in North Brassey Creek area
The wildfire was reported at 4:43 p.m. on the afternoon of April 26th and is listed by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) as ‘out of control.’
Farmers struggling with carbon tax: “What are they accomplishing?”
“A lot of people have left the business, for various reasons, but there’s not really much reason for them to come back. The government’s going to be sitting here with nobody producing food if they don’t wake up a bit.”
Peace region Day of Mourning events honour deceased, injured, sick workers
Three Peace region municipalities are organizing ceremonies to remember workers across B.C. who died from injuries or diseases sustained on the job.
Architectural services contract awarded for emergency operations centre in Dawson Creek
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has awarded an architectural services contract for investigative land works and a detailed design of an emergency operations centre.
Dawson Creek apartment fire quickly contained
Dawson Creek Fire Chief Marcel Capelle says a fire on the third floor of an apartment building was brought under control without anyone getting hurt, thanks to his team’s fast response to the blaze.
Dawson Creek RCMP respond to medical distress incident
Sergeant Shawn Peddle says Dawson Creek RCMP officers responded to a man in medical distress Monday morning.
