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The Peace River Valley.

Province continuing with move of fire attack crew base in Chetwynd despite complaints and criticism

The provincial government is addressing complaints from several communities in the Peace region as it prepares to move a wildfire crew from Chetwynd to Dawson Creek.

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Dawson Creek seeks community input for Splash Park

The City of Dawson Creek launched a community survey on Thursday, March 28th, to receive input about a possible splash park to replace Rotary Lake.

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Northern Health warns of fraudulent phone calls impersonating staff

Peace Region residents should be wary of suspicious phone calls from people claiming to be Northern Health staff members.

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‘High-risk violation’ costs Dawson Creek company thousands in fines

Another fine has been issued to SL Enterprizes after what WorkSafeBC calls a “high-risk violation.”

Peace region residents join nationwide ‘Axe the Tax’ protest on April 1st

The carbon tax increase on April 1st saw the carbon price rise from $65 to $80 per tonne, a 23 per cent increase, resulting in about a three cents per litre increase at the pumps.

Dawson Creek RCMP search for culprit in stolen truck incident

Dawson Creek RCMP is searching for an individual who allegedly stole a pickup truck on March 20th.

Search and rescue teams sweep Kiskatinaw bridge area for suspected base jumper

Search and rescue teams are sweeping the area of the Kiskatinaw Bridge after RCMP received concerning reports of an individual on the bridge on March 26th.

Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Makayla Johnston

March's Northern Vision Care Athlete of the Month says she feels honoured to be selected, noting the many talented and deserving athletes in Fort St. John.

Renovations complete on Dawson Creek ball diamonds

Renovations are complete on six ball diamonds at Kin Park in Dawson Creek, thanks in part to a $42,588 Recreation Infrastructure grant through Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).

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Court Report: March 18th and 19th

Below are the latest sentences handed out in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial court on March 18th and 19th.

Five northeast B.C. communities to benefit from Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program

Five northeast B.C. communities are set to receive financial support from the provincial government’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program.

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PRRD extends TELUS contract

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) voted in favour of extending their TELUS Cellular Phone Services contract by two years for $95,000 during their March 21st meeting.  

Dawson Creek Fire Department battles Saturday night blaze

The Dawson Creek Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire on Friday evening.

PRRD submits $10,000 grant application to be used for forum with Saulteau First Nations

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board authorized staff to submit a grant application for $10,000 to the Union of BC Municipalities' Regional Community to Community (C2C) Forum program during their March 21st meeting to be used to co-host a forum with Saulteau First Nations. 

PRRD to send letter to B.C. government ministers about water availability concerns 

The Peace River Regional District board voted in favour of sending a letter to a few B.C. government ministers at its March 21st board meeting expressing concerns over water availability for agricultural purposes. 

PRRD to invite detachment commanders in Peace region to review policing policies

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) plans to invite RCMP detachment commanders in the Peace region to a future committee of the whole meeting to provide a review of policing activities over the past year and identify priority issues for next year.

Open burning in Prince George Fire Centre to be prohibited next week

The ban will come into effect March 28th until further notice.

B.C. Government to host a pair of drought management engagement sessions in Peace region this week

The provincial government is inviting Peace region residents to attend its Drought Management Engagement Sessions.

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Farmland values in Northern B.C. drop by 3.2% in 2023

pastureland in the north saw the second biggest rise provincially, with values increasing by 8.4 per cent, or at $1,700 per acre

MP Bob Zimmer condemns Fossil Fuel Advertising Act for impacting freedom of speech

Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer says that the Fossil Fuel Advertising Act can restrict people's ability to speak positively about the resource and misses the whole point of how to reduce global emissions. 

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