Court Report: November 24th to 28th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 24th to 28th.
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Community foundation gives out inaugural grants worth $115,600
North Peace Community Foundation announced the recipients of the Strong Roots community endowment on 2025 Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after American Thanksgiving
FOI reveals number of Northern Health patients who died on waitlists from 2024-25
Data obtained from FOI requests by SecondStreet.org found around 80 Northern Health patients died while on medical waitlists from 2024-25.
Northern Health nears 700 hours of northeast B.C. ER closures after three diversions in November
Northern Health reported three emergency room closures in communities across northeast B.C. in November due to "staffing challenges."
Fort Nelson First Nation Chief denies conflict of interest allegations
Archie Harrold denied allegations he is financially profiting from any company doing resource work within Fort Nelson First Nation.
Number of specialist doctor vacancies in northeast B.C. revealed
A freedom of information request report on Northern Health has shown understaffing in specialist healthcare positions lasting more than 10 years.
Drivers warned about highway ice after freezing rain
Freezing rain in the Fort Nelson region may result in slippery roads and walkways, including on highways 97 and 77.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement
While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.
PRRD extends zoning bylaw survey deadline
The PRRD's Regional Zoning Bylaw draft round two online survey will now remain open until December 15th instead of November 30th.
Wind energy project in Tumbler Ridge exploring major expansion
Invenergy, a wind energy company which proposed the Hourglass Wind Energy Centre near Tumbler Ridge, is exploring a possible expansion in the same area.
Applications open for 22nd annual Project Heavy Duty
High schoolers in Fort St. John, Prespatou and Hudson's Hope are eligible to apply for 2026's Project Heavy Duty, a program that would give them hands-on experience operating heavy machinery.
Science World’s ‘Science of Sport’ show heads north
Science World's 'The Science of Sport' show will make stops in Fort Nelson and Northern communities between November 18th and 20th.
Fort Nelson society’s housing project to receive redevelopment funding
The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society's project was announced as one of five around B.C. to benefit from a portion of $23 billion provided to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).
Judge partly grants judicial review, rules BRFN council violated bylaws
The judicial review was filed by Blueberry River First Nations' Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin in 2024 and went before a federal court in July.
Drivers advised to regularly wash vehicles to prevent rust as salt brine use resumed on North Peace highways
Dawson Road Maintenance started applying salt brine on highways in the North Peace region in November.
Snowfall warning issued for Fort Nelson
According to Environment Canada's snowfall warning, up to 10cm of snow can be expected in Fort Nelson on Sunday, November 16th.
Man appeals conviction for hunting stone’s sheep out of season in Fort Nelson
James Dylan Massey was convicted of hunting a stone's sheep at a time not within open season in Fort Nelson under the Wildlife Act.
17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
Floor hockey tourney honouring late Fort Nelson First Nation member returns for 2025
Formerly known as the Old Fort Cup, the Michael Badine Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament was re-named after the late FNFN member who passed away in 2023.
Indigenous explainers: Beading group honours First Nations veterans
The traditional practice of beading traces back some 8,000 years with Indigenous people in North America.
Community foundation gives out inaugural grants worth $115,600
North Peace Community Foundation announced the recipients of the Strong Roots community endowment on 2025 Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after American Thanksgiving
FOI reveals number of Northern Health patients who died on waitlists from 2024-25
Data obtained from FOI requests by SecondStreet.org found around 80 Northern Health patients died while on medical waitlists from 2024-25.
Northern Health nears 700 hours of northeast B.C. ER closures after three diversions in November
Northern Health reported three emergency room closures in communities across northeast B.C. in November due to "staffing challenges."
Fort Nelson First Nation Chief denies conflict of interest allegations
Archie Harrold denied allegations he is financially profiting from any company doing resource work within Fort Nelson First Nation.
Number of specialist doctor vacancies in northeast B.C. revealed
A freedom of information request report on Northern Health has shown understaffing in specialist healthcare positions lasting more than 10 years.
Drivers warned about highway ice after freezing rain
Freezing rain in the Fort Nelson region may result in slippery roads and walkways, including on highways 97 and 77.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement
While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.
PRRD extends zoning bylaw survey deadline
The PRRD's Regional Zoning Bylaw draft round two online survey will now remain open until December 15th instead of November 30th.
Wind energy project in Tumbler Ridge exploring major expansion
Invenergy, a wind energy company which proposed the Hourglass Wind Energy Centre near Tumbler Ridge, is exploring a possible expansion in the same area.
Applications open for 22nd annual Project Heavy Duty
High schoolers in Fort St. John, Prespatou and Hudson's Hope are eligible to apply for 2026's Project Heavy Duty, a program that would give them hands-on experience operating heavy machinery.
Science World’s ‘Science of Sport’ show heads north
Science World's 'The Science of Sport' show will make stops in Fort Nelson and Northern communities between November 18th and 20th.
Fort Nelson society’s housing project to receive redevelopment funding
The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society's project was announced as one of five around B.C. to benefit from a portion of $23 billion provided to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).
Judge partly grants judicial review, rules BRFN council violated bylaws
The judicial review was filed by Blueberry River First Nations' Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin in 2024 and went before a federal court in July.
Drivers advised to regularly wash vehicles to prevent rust as salt brine use resumed on North Peace highways
Dawson Road Maintenance started applying salt brine on highways in the North Peace region in November.
Snowfall warning issued for Fort Nelson
According to Environment Canada's snowfall warning, up to 10cm of snow can be expected in Fort Nelson on Sunday, November 16th.
Man appeals conviction for hunting stone’s sheep out of season in Fort Nelson
James Dylan Massey was convicted of hunting a stone's sheep at a time not within open season in Fort Nelson under the Wildlife Act.
17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
Floor hockey tourney honouring late Fort Nelson First Nation member returns for 2025
Formerly known as the Old Fort Cup, the Michael Badine Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament was re-named after the late FNFN member who passed away in 2023.
Indigenous explainers: Beading group honours First Nations veterans
The traditional practice of beading traces back some 8,000 years with Indigenous people in North America.
