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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.
NRRM pauses development of reserve fund investment policy
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is pausing its plans to start investing its reserve funds, which total $51,559,811 as of the end of 2024.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Fort Nelson emergency room overnight
The ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed from November 8th to 9th overnight due to “unexpected staffing challenges.”
Enbridge reports $682 million in third-quarter earnings
In its Q3 report released on Friday, Enbridge revealed it earned $682 million in GAAP earnings.
Postal workers strike ensures ‘message was heard,’ Fort St. John union branch president says
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738 president Babe Seguin told Energeticcity.ca the postal workers' strikes since September are raising awareness of possible rural post office closures.
Junior Canadian Rangers youth program coming to Fort Nelson
The Junior Canadian Rangers, which is an extension of the Canadian Rangers, is coming to Fort Nelson.
NRRM considers draft investment policy for $51M+ reserve funds
As of the end of 2024, according to the NRRM’s statement of financial information, the municipality has $51,559,811 in total reserve funds. It is now looking to implement an investment strategy for the cash.
Tumbler Ridge applies to get small town boost on HGTV show
Tumbler Ridge has applied to be on HGTV'S Home Town Takeover Canada, which will begin production in 2026 and air between late 2026 and early 2027.
Fort St. John businesses enjoy economic boost amid Blue Jays’ magical run
Fort St. John businesses have spoken to Energeticcity.ca about the impact of the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run.
All invited to open houses on PRRD’s new Regional Zoning Bylaw draft
Fifteen open houses will be held across the PRRD from November 15th to 23rd to gain resident feedback on the Peace River Regional District's draft zoning bylaw.
BCWS reports all northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’ going into winter
2025's wildfire season saw over 300 wildfires in the PGFC coverage area, including multiple wildfires of note and an evacuation. However, as the first snow falls, the BCWS now lists all wildfires in northeast B.C. as 'under control.'
BCCDC reports 12 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The northeast is responsible for roughly 72 per cent of all confirmed measles cases in the province this year.
New party merger rules recommended after election which saw fall of B.C. United
In the third volume of its report regarding the 2024 provincial election, Elections BC recommendations policy changes over how two or more parties can merge into one.
AltaGas CEO remains pleased with company performance amid quarterly earnings decline
AltaGas' normalized earnings per share of four cents for the quarter are down compared to the 14 cents reported in 2024.
Northern Health talks recruitment, retention as it seeks to fill hundreds of vacancies
Northern Health has more than 850 open job postings for a range of careers “across the spectrum of healthcare delivery" as of October 28th.
‘We are all pretty happy’: BCGEU bargaining committee member says deal was best one possible
The BCGEU union, which represents approximately 486 workers in northeast B.C., was entangled in an eight-week strike in a dispute with B.C’s Ministry of Finance over a new contract.
Agricultural plastics recycling program extended in Peace River region
According to the PRRD, local farmers have recycled more than 55 tonnes of twine and grain bags since the launch of the Cleanfarms program in 2021.
Fort St. John postal workers join rotating strikes
CUPW local 738 president Babe Seguin confirmed postal workers in Fort St. John switched to rotating strikes on Tuesday morning, October 28th.
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.
NRRM pauses development of reserve fund investment policy
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is pausing its plans to start investing its reserve funds, which total $51,559,811 as of the end of 2024.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Fort Nelson emergency room overnight
The ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed from November 8th to 9th overnight due to “unexpected staffing challenges.”
Enbridge reports $682 million in third-quarter earnings
In its Q3 report released on Friday, Enbridge revealed it earned $682 million in GAAP earnings.
Postal workers strike ensures ‘message was heard,’ Fort St. John union branch president says
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738 president Babe Seguin told Energeticcity.ca the postal workers' strikes since September are raising awareness of possible rural post office closures.
Junior Canadian Rangers youth program coming to Fort Nelson
The Junior Canadian Rangers, which is an extension of the Canadian Rangers, is coming to Fort Nelson.
NRRM considers draft investment policy for $51M+ reserve funds
As of the end of 2024, according to the NRRM’s statement of financial information, the municipality has $51,559,811 in total reserve funds. It is now looking to implement an investment strategy for the cash.
Tumbler Ridge applies to get small town boost on HGTV show
Tumbler Ridge has applied to be on HGTV'S Home Town Takeover Canada, which will begin production in 2026 and air between late 2026 and early 2027.
Fort St. John businesses enjoy economic boost amid Blue Jays’ magical run
Fort St. John businesses have spoken to Energeticcity.ca about the impact of the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run.
All invited to open houses on PRRD’s new Regional Zoning Bylaw draft
Fifteen open houses will be held across the PRRD from November 15th to 23rd to gain resident feedback on the Peace River Regional District's draft zoning bylaw.
BCWS reports all northeast B.C. wildfires ‘under control’ going into winter
2025's wildfire season saw over 300 wildfires in the PGFC coverage area, including multiple wildfires of note and an evacuation. However, as the first snow falls, the BCWS now lists all wildfires in northeast B.C. as 'under control.'
BCCDC reports 12 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The northeast is responsible for roughly 72 per cent of all confirmed measles cases in the province this year.
New party merger rules recommended after election which saw fall of B.C. United
In the third volume of its report regarding the 2024 provincial election, Elections BC recommendations policy changes over how two or more parties can merge into one.
AltaGas CEO remains pleased with company performance amid quarterly earnings decline
AltaGas' normalized earnings per share of four cents for the quarter are down compared to the 14 cents reported in 2024.
Northern Health talks recruitment, retention as it seeks to fill hundreds of vacancies
Northern Health has more than 850 open job postings for a range of careers “across the spectrum of healthcare delivery" as of October 28th.
‘We are all pretty happy’: BCGEU bargaining committee member says deal was best one possible
The BCGEU union, which represents approximately 486 workers in northeast B.C., was entangled in an eight-week strike in a dispute with B.C’s Ministry of Finance over a new contract.
Agricultural plastics recycling program extended in Peace River region
According to the PRRD, local farmers have recycled more than 55 tonnes of twine and grain bags since the launch of the Cleanfarms program in 2021.
Fort St. John postal workers join rotating strikes
CUPW local 738 president Babe Seguin confirmed postal workers in Fort St. John switched to rotating strikes on Tuesday morning, October 28th.
