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.Â
Court Report: March 11th to 15th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courtrooms from March 11th to 15th.
Canadian Choice Award celebrates seven Peace region businesses
Six Fort St. John businesses and one Dawson Creek photographer were named recipients of the 2024 Canadian Choice Awards.
Dawson Creek mayor launches survey for local youths
The Dawson Creek mayor’s office launched the Inspiring the Future: Make Your Voice Heard survey last Friday to understand the needs of youth in the community.Â
Commercial vehicle weight limit in effect as of Thursday
Weight limits for commercial vehicles are now in effect for roadways in the Peace region, as of March 14th.Â
PRRD pens letter of support for Waskaygan Housing Management Association
The Peace River Regional District has agreed to write a letter of support for the Waskaygan Housing Management Association to support its application to the BC Housing Project Development Fund for $250,000.
PRRD to begin engagement for North Peace Regional Park master plan
The PRRD is looking for community involvement and collaboration as it develops a master plan for the North Peace Regional Park.
Decision yet to be given for Kelly Lake murder suspect
A trial was held this week in Dawson Creek Supreme Court, with Justice Marguerite Church adjourning the matter to review the case.
‘Old MacDonald went broke’: Technology helps grain farmers confront weather woes
Peace region grain farmer Malcolm Odermatt says all he can do is pray for rain this spring after repeated droughts sabotaged his harvest last year.
Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions
Curtis York Trucking has sent a letter to the City of Dawson Creek outlining concerns over stage two water restrictions implemented by the municipality.
City of Dawson Creek to review animal control spending
The City of Dawson Creek has set its budget for animal control, with council voting in favour of renewing its contract with the BC SPCA for just one year at $240,778 for 2024 while they review the bylaw to scale back services to core functions.Â
Enbridge supporting Northeast BC students with bursary
Enbridge says their Northern Opportunities scholarship is taking applications up to March 15th, a bursary created to provide students with financial support as they complete their dual credit programs.
Dawson Creek partners with NDIT to provide business façade grants
The City of Dawson Creek has announced a partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to provide the Business Façade Improvement program for local businesses.Â
Court Report: March 4th to 8th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in provincial courtrooms in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd from March 4th to 8th.
Dawson Creek construction company receives $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC
Dawson Creek company Celtic Construction received a $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC for three safety violations that occurred in Chetwynd last November.Â
Families of missing loved ones from Dawson Creek to conduct search parties this weekend
Family and friends of Cole Hosack, Renee Didier, and Darylyn Supernant are holding another pair of search parties over the weekend.
PRRD receives presentation on healthcare action plan from South Peace Division of Family PracticeÂ
Speakers for the South Peace Division of Family Practice presented its plan to improve healthcare to the Peace River Regional District at Thursday's meeting.Â
Northeast B.C. unemployment increased in February
Northeast B.C’s unemployment rate increased to 5.7 per cent in February 2024, according to the latest Labour force survey from Statistics Canada.
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.Â
Court Report: March 11th to 15th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek provincial courtrooms from March 11th to 15th.
Canadian Choice Award celebrates seven Peace region businesses
Six Fort St. John businesses and one Dawson Creek photographer were named recipients of the 2024 Canadian Choice Awards.
Dawson Creek mayor launches survey for local youths
The Dawson Creek mayor’s office launched the Inspiring the Future: Make Your Voice Heard survey last Friday to understand the needs of youth in the community.Â
Commercial vehicle weight limit in effect as of Thursday
Weight limits for commercial vehicles are now in effect for roadways in the Peace region, as of March 14th.Â
PRRD pens letter of support for Waskaygan Housing Management Association
The Peace River Regional District has agreed to write a letter of support for the Waskaygan Housing Management Association to support its application to the BC Housing Project Development Fund for $250,000.
PRRD to begin engagement for North Peace Regional Park master plan
The PRRD is looking for community involvement and collaboration as it develops a master plan for the North Peace Regional Park.
Decision yet to be given for Kelly Lake murder suspect
A trial was held this week in Dawson Creek Supreme Court, with Justice Marguerite Church adjourning the matter to review the case.
‘Old MacDonald went broke’: Technology helps grain farmers confront weather woes
Peace region grain farmer Malcolm Odermatt says all he can do is pray for rain this spring after repeated droughts sabotaged his harvest last year.
Trucking company concerned about Dawson Creek water restrictions
Curtis York Trucking has sent a letter to the City of Dawson Creek outlining concerns over stage two water restrictions implemented by the municipality.
City of Dawson Creek to review animal control spending
The City of Dawson Creek has set its budget for animal control, with council voting in favour of renewing its contract with the BC SPCA for just one year at $240,778 for 2024 while they review the bylaw to scale back services to core functions.Â
Enbridge supporting Northeast BC students with bursary
Enbridge says their Northern Opportunities scholarship is taking applications up to March 15th, a bursary created to provide students with financial support as they complete their dual credit programs.
Dawson Creek partners with NDIT to provide business façade grants
The City of Dawson Creek has announced a partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to provide the Business Façade Improvement program for local businesses.Â
Court Report: March 4th to 8th
Below are the latest sentences handed out in provincial courtrooms in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd from March 4th to 8th.
Dawson Creek construction company receives $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC
Dawson Creek company Celtic Construction received a $2,500 fine from WorkSafe BC for three safety violations that occurred in Chetwynd last November.Â
Families of missing loved ones from Dawson Creek to conduct search parties this weekend
Family and friends of Cole Hosack, Renee Didier, and Darylyn Supernant are holding another pair of search parties over the weekend.
PRRD receives presentation on healthcare action plan from South Peace Division of Family PracticeÂ
Speakers for the South Peace Division of Family Practice presented its plan to improve healthcare to the Peace River Regional District at Thursday's meeting.Â
Northeast B.C. unemployment increased in February
Northeast B.C’s unemployment rate increased to 5.7 per cent in February 2024, according to the latest Labour force survey from Statistics Canada.
