Site C employment decline continues through March
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continues to decline as the project nears completion.
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Fort Nelson Community Forest to receive part of $1 million investment
Fort Nelson Community Forest, a joint venture between the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nation, will receive a portion of $1m from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC
‘Painted out’: Lack of critical infrastructure and political say a concern for Fort Nelson residents
Fort Nelson residents talk lack of political input and felling "painted out" of the picture regarding political decisions ahead of the federal election 2025.
Election day 2025 primer: Everything to know for voting day
Energeticcity.ca has created a primer for voters ahead of election day on Monday, April 28th.
BC Energy Regulator inherits 53 new orphan sites in Peace region
The BC Energy Regulator has designated 53 new orphan sites, formerly owned by Erikson National Energy, in the Peace region.
Man arrested after vehicle fires and shots fired at Fort Nelson First Nation
A 40-year-old man is under arrest after a series of incidents, including shots being fired and vehicle fires, which followed a Fort Nelson First Nation community meeting on April 23rd.
NRRM to host celebration of life for late firefighter
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is preparing to honour a firefighter who passed away last year.
Prescribed burn to take place on Bear Mountain Community Pasture
A prescribed burn is set to take place over the coming weeks on Bear Mountain Community Pasture near Dawson Creek.
Healthcare and industry support: Election priorities in Fort Nelson
The Chamber of Commerce and Community Literacy Society in Fort Nelson shared their opinions on the 2025 Canadian federal election.
‘It was quite remarkable’: Behn-Tsakoza remembers visit after Pope Francis’ passing
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza went to Vatican City as a young First Nations representative in 2022 to meet Pope Francis, who died on April 21st.
Blueberry River First Nations unveils tentative plans for Cultural Camp in 2025
Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) has revealed tentative plans for the return of its Cultural Camp in July 2025.
BC Hydro on wildfire risk prevention tactics in face of hot and dry forecasts
BC Hydro says it’s taking proactive steps to address wildfire risks due to higher-than-average temperatures and dry conditions anticipated in the coming months.
Elections BC reports spike in advance voting during 2024 provincial election
According to Elections BC, the majority of voters in the North Peace cast their ballots in the 2024 provincial election in advance.
‘It was amazing’: Prophet River First Nation on youth empowerment conference 2025
Youth from Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) were among Indigenous young people from across Canada to participate in the Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering in Vancouver on April 8th.
Young falls to Calgary fighter in homecoming fight at New Frontier Bar and Grill
15-fight Fivestar Fight League's Frontier Fight Night took place at the New Frontier Bar and Grill on Saturday, April 12th.
Medical association urges federal government to prioritize U.S. medical recruitment to improve Canadian healthcare access
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said the federal government needs to modernize immigration policies to support hospitals, health authorities, provinces and territories amid mass lay-offs in the U.S.
MP election forum set to host four of five candidates
Four candidates of five in the MP race have confirmed their attendance for the Lido Theatre's April 15th all-candidates forum in Fort St. John.
Province extends rural recruitment, retention incentives for healthcare workers
The B.C. Ministry of Health is extending its Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) until June 30th.
‘Innovative’: Wildfire crews take advantage of winter conditions to tackle overwintering blazes
BC Wildfire Service took advantage of winter weather conditions in the Fort Nelson area to prevent overwintering wildfires flaring up.
RCMP, coroners work to identify human remains found in Fort Nelson
Human remains have been found in Fort Nelson, and members of the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment and the BC Coroners Service are working to identify them.
Fort Nelson Community Forest to receive part of $1 million investment
Fort Nelson Community Forest, a joint venture between the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nation, will receive a portion of $1m from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC
‘Painted out’: Lack of critical infrastructure and political say a concern for Fort Nelson residents
Fort Nelson residents talk lack of political input and felling "painted out" of the picture regarding political decisions ahead of the federal election 2025.
Election day 2025 primer: Everything to know for voting day
Energeticcity.ca has created a primer for voters ahead of election day on Monday, April 28th.
BC Energy Regulator inherits 53 new orphan sites in Peace region
The BC Energy Regulator has designated 53 new orphan sites, formerly owned by Erikson National Energy, in the Peace region.
Man arrested after vehicle fires and shots fired at Fort Nelson First Nation
A 40-year-old man is under arrest after a series of incidents, including shots being fired and vehicle fires, which followed a Fort Nelson First Nation community meeting on April 23rd.
NRRM to host celebration of life for late firefighter
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is preparing to honour a firefighter who passed away last year.
Prescribed burn to take place on Bear Mountain Community Pasture
A prescribed burn is set to take place over the coming weeks on Bear Mountain Community Pasture near Dawson Creek.
Healthcare and industry support: Election priorities in Fort Nelson
The Chamber of Commerce and Community Literacy Society in Fort Nelson shared their opinions on the 2025 Canadian federal election.
‘It was quite remarkable’: Behn-Tsakoza remembers visit after Pope Francis’ passing
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza went to Vatican City as a young First Nations representative in 2022 to meet Pope Francis, who died on April 21st.
Blueberry River First Nations unveils tentative plans for Cultural Camp in 2025
Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) has revealed tentative plans for the return of its Cultural Camp in July 2025.
BC Hydro on wildfire risk prevention tactics in face of hot and dry forecasts
BC Hydro says it’s taking proactive steps to address wildfire risks due to higher-than-average temperatures and dry conditions anticipated in the coming months.
Elections BC reports spike in advance voting during 2024 provincial election
According to Elections BC, the majority of voters in the North Peace cast their ballots in the 2024 provincial election in advance.
‘It was amazing’: Prophet River First Nation on youth empowerment conference 2025
Youth from Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) were among Indigenous young people from across Canada to participate in the Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering in Vancouver on April 8th.
Young falls to Calgary fighter in homecoming fight at New Frontier Bar and Grill
15-fight Fivestar Fight League's Frontier Fight Night took place at the New Frontier Bar and Grill on Saturday, April 12th.
Medical association urges federal government to prioritize U.S. medical recruitment to improve Canadian healthcare access
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said the federal government needs to modernize immigration policies to support hospitals, health authorities, provinces and territories amid mass lay-offs in the U.S.
MP election forum set to host four of five candidates
Four candidates of five in the MP race have confirmed their attendance for the Lido Theatre's April 15th all-candidates forum in Fort St. John.
Province extends rural recruitment, retention incentives for healthcare workers
The B.C. Ministry of Health is extending its Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) until June 30th.
‘Innovative’: Wildfire crews take advantage of winter conditions to tackle overwintering blazes
BC Wildfire Service took advantage of winter weather conditions in the Fort Nelson area to prevent overwintering wildfires flaring up.
RCMP, coroners work to identify human remains found in Fort Nelson
Human remains have been found in Fort Nelson, and members of the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment and the BC Coroners Service are working to identify them.
