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Northern Health responds to “inappropriate” learning materials handed out at Fort Nelson school

Northern Health recently sent out a response to parents’ concerns surrounding explicit cards being handed out at Fort Nelson Secondary School.

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NRRM to obtain housing for new physician

The NRRM had closed discussions concerning obtaining a house for a doctor set to arrive in  the community later this year.

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Woman raising funds for her aunt after house fire

A woman in Grande Prairie has started raising funds for her aunt in Fort Nelson, who lost her home in a fire.

A blue building and parking lot. "Fort Nelson Secondary School" with the BC and Canadian flags.
Apology issued after “explicit” content shared with Fort Nelson students

Fort Nelson Secondary School issued an apology on Thursday following a physical education and health class that handed out “explicit” resources.

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Baldonnel private school ranked top 100 in province

A Baldonnel private school is among the top 100 schools in the province, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual elementary school rankings.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
Davies continues push for riding name change

North Peace River MLA Dan Davies is continuing his push to have his riding’s name changed to include the Northern Rockies. 

An aerial view of the City of Fort St. John.
Fort St. John receiving over $5 million

Fort St. John will receive over $5 million of the $14 million being provided to Northeast B.C. communities through the province’s Growing Communities Fund.

a photograph of a grizzly bear in a forest surrounded by grass.
Grizzly Bear most dangerous animal in B.C.
On a pink background, a white square with the text saying "which city is sexier?" and then "Fort St. John vs Dawson Creek" and a picture of a pink cherry with a heart in the middle then the text "The winner is Fort St. John."
Fort St. John sexier than Dawson Creek: PinkCherry

The Energetic City cracked the top 20 of the sexiest cities in Canada, according to PinkCherry.ca, while Dawson Creek ranked 29th.

A table full of seized items, including drugs, guns, and drug paraphernalia.
Major drug trafficking bust in Peace region

An eight-month-long investigation by CPSEU-BC led to a large seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash in the Peace region.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
McDonald’s potentially coming to Fort Nelson

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) approved a development permit for a new McDonald's restaurant at its January 23rd council meeting.

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Fort St. John Special Olympics seeking volunteers
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Historian recovers footage from Fort Nelson circa 1963
A woman and two men hold the completed study. The woman is blonde. One of the men is bald
New study pinpoints northeast locations for carbon storage
Aerial view of Fort St. John. (The City of Fort St. John)
Fort St. John property sales see 20.6% decrease in 2022
Northern Lights College nursing program ((Image courtesy of Aleisha Hendry
Northern Lights College announces new nursing program
Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
Virtual doctors support Fort Nelson healthcare
Boots in snow. (Shailynn Foster
Snowfall warning, records broken in Peace region
Map of the proposed OVR trail in Fort Nelson
New off-road vehicle trail proposed for Fort Nelson
Dennis Quaid hosted tv series to focus on Northern Rockies region
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