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Court halts Rolla Creek Dyke deconstruction

A group of four residents are taking the Peace River Regional District to court for decommissioning Rolla Creek Dyke.

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PRRD supports grant funding for AutismBC through BC Hydro GO Fund

The Peace River Regional District board issued a letter of support to AutismBC, which is seeking $10,000 in grant funding from the BC Hydro GO Fund, at their March 7th meeting. 

UPDATE: Determined widow fights for road maintenance near Swan Lake

A widowed woman living near Swan Lake is seeking answers for who is responsible for maintaining the road to her home.

Dawson Creek RCMP warn against leaving running cars unattended

Police are asking residents not to leave their vehicles unattended while they are running.

Dawson Creek hospital receives new X-ray machine

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital (DCDH) recently had one of its two X-ray machines replaced for approximately $482,700.

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Dawson Creek traffic control company fined over $18K

A Dawson Creek traffic control company faces an $18,450.06 fine from WorkSafeBC for six violations, including using traffic control persons when speed limits exceed 70 kilometres an hour.

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Court Report: February 26th to March 1st

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson Provincial Courts from February 26th to March 1st.

Family seeks answers following death of Dawson Creek man in Mexico

The family of a Dawson Creek man is looking for answers after the 32-year-old died in Mexico while in custody after being arrested at his resort in Playa del Carmen, according to a CBC report.

UPDATE: Peace region athletes bring home six medals from BC Winter Games

Peace region athletes brought home one gold, two silver and two bronze medals from the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games last month.

BCLC warns of online casino scams targeting B.C. players

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) issued a warning on Monday about online scams imitating casinos.

“Zombie deer disease” info session to be held in Charlie Lake

The North Peace Rod & Gun Club is hosting an information session on chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as “zombie deer disease,” on Sunday.

Dawson Creek business offers support to family following house fire

After losing everything he owns in a house fire in Pouce Coupe, a single father is receiving help from a long-time friend and business owner.

No injuries reported in Pouce Coupe mobile home fire

No injuries were reported following a mobile home fire on Monday morning in Pouce Coupe.

Fort St. John Hospital welcomes birth of four leap-year babies

Four leap-year babies were born in the Fort St. John Hospital in 2024, bringing the total to eight since 2008, according to Northern Health.

Dawson Creek RCMP thwart thieves with assistance from police dog

Two men were arrested by the Dawson Creek RCMP after a daylight break and enter with the assistance of police dog services and police dog Hamer.

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North District Major Crime Unit clarifies role, information sharing

The North District Major Crime Unit has released a statement clarifying its role in suspicious death investigations and sharing information after comments were allegedly made.

Lithium discovery in northeast B.C. sparks economic potential, says Geoscience BC

A recent study conducted by Geoscience BC shows potential locations and concentrations of lithium in the province's northeast region.

Arts North East seeks input for strategic plan

Arts North East (ANE) is asking residents to fill out its stakeholder survey and will utilize the results to develop a new strategic plan for the organization’s future.

Arts North East offers grants for professional development, events

Arts North East is offering grants for professional development and events in the region.

 Risk of “zombie deer disease” low in northeast B.C.

Chronic wasting disease, sometimes known as “zombie deer disease,” has appeared in deer in the B.C. Kootenay Region, but the risk in the northeast is relatively low.

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