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Baldonnel Elementary teacher who is dedicated to students recognized as Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month
Elaine McEachern of Baldonnel Elementary is Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month for March due to her selfless dedication to students.
Huskies open NWJHL finals with consecutive losses
The Fort St. John Huskies dropped games in the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) on March 15th and 16th in Alberta to defending champions La Crete Lumber Barons.
Firefighters tackle early-morning blaze at Mucho Burrito with no injuries
Firefighters in Fort St. John were able to limit the damage a fire at the local Mucho Burrito did to other adjacent businesses on March 13th.
Fort St. John’s Gardner a stonewall for Blades, records consecutive shutouts
Evan Gardner stopped a combined 52 shots in the two wins, as the Saskatoon Blades won by scores of 3-0 and 4-0.
Free tax clinic to return to Fort St. John
A free tax clinic will be offered in Fort St. John on April 5th by the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society and MNP.
Registration for First Nation’s language revitalization event sells out in under a month
Doig River First Nation's language revitalization event on April 24th and 25th has sold out in three weeks.
Farmers feel ‘a little more positive’ regarding drought conditions this year
BC Grain Producers Association president Malcolm Odermatt says the drought outlook is more optimistic going into 2025’s growing season.
Northern Health warns of scam calls impersonating organization
Northern Health is warning residents of a scam where fraudsters impersonate members of the organization and offer victims a free prize.
Fort St. John resident calls for more organized snow removal goals and timelines
Local resident Stephen Foster is calling on the City of Fort St. John for more organized snow removal priorities.
‘A really hard decision’: Women’s Resource Society cancels Mother’s Day Run
Previously organized by the Rotary Club of Fort St. John, this year's Mother's Day Run organized by the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society has been cancelled.
Northern Health prioritizes patient transfers according to care requirements
The CEO of Northern Health Ciro Panessa says the health authority is exploring options for transferring patients to higher levels of care faster.
One overdose death reported in northeastern B.C. in January
One person passed away from a drug overdose in the northeast in January, according to the latest BC Coroners Service report.
‘It’s essential the process is done properly’: Petition over BRFN councillor reaches threshold to launch investigation
Blueberry River First Nations council says it will launch an investigation into the potential removal of Shelley Gauthier after a petition reached the required number of signatures.
Treaty 8’s past, present and future displayed at workshop event
The Treaty 101 Workshop event was hosted by Doig River First Nation and the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce on March 11th in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John waives late utility penalties due to cyber attack delays
Fort St. John residents will have a bit of extra time to pay their utility bills thanks to the cyber attack in February 2025.
Watch: Vandals caught destroying Women’s Resource Society sign on camera
Watch the video of three individuals seeming to vandalize the Women’s Resource Society’s sign in Fort St. John before International Women's Day 2025.
Fort St. John shop seeks regional approval for footprint expansion
A Fort St. John shop is seeking district approval to expand by more than double its current footprint.
Fort St. John Firefighters Charity Ball returns to Pomeroy Hotel this May
Fort St. John firefighters have announced their annual Charity Ball will be held on May 3rd.
Northern Health reports 42 per cent ER nurse vacancy rate
Northern Health executives report a 42 per cent nursing vacancy rate in emergency rooms across northern B.C.
Baldonnel Elementary teacher who is dedicated to students recognized as Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month
Elaine McEachern of Baldonnel Elementary is Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month for March due to her selfless dedication to students.
Huskies open NWJHL finals with consecutive losses
The Fort St. John Huskies dropped games in the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) on March 15th and 16th in Alberta to defending champions La Crete Lumber Barons.
Firefighters tackle early-morning blaze at Mucho Burrito with no injuries
Firefighters in Fort St. John were able to limit the damage a fire at the local Mucho Burrito did to other adjacent businesses on March 13th.
Fort St. John’s Gardner a stonewall for Blades, records consecutive shutouts
Evan Gardner stopped a combined 52 shots in the two wins, as the Saskatoon Blades won by scores of 3-0 and 4-0.
Free tax clinic to return to Fort St. John
A free tax clinic will be offered in Fort St. John on April 5th by the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society and MNP.
Registration for First Nation’s language revitalization event sells out in under a month
Doig River First Nation's language revitalization event on April 24th and 25th has sold out in three weeks.
Farmers feel ‘a little more positive’ regarding drought conditions this year
BC Grain Producers Association president Malcolm Odermatt says the drought outlook is more optimistic going into 2025’s growing season.
Northern Health warns of scam calls impersonating organization
Northern Health is warning residents of a scam where fraudsters impersonate members of the organization and offer victims a free prize.
Fort St. John resident calls for more organized snow removal goals and timelines
Local resident Stephen Foster is calling on the City of Fort St. John for more organized snow removal priorities.
‘A really hard decision’: Women’s Resource Society cancels Mother’s Day Run
Previously organized by the Rotary Club of Fort St. John, this year's Mother's Day Run organized by the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society has been cancelled.
Northern Health prioritizes patient transfers according to care requirements
The CEO of Northern Health Ciro Panessa says the health authority is exploring options for transferring patients to higher levels of care faster.
One overdose death reported in northeastern B.C. in January
One person passed away from a drug overdose in the northeast in January, according to the latest BC Coroners Service report.
‘It’s essential the process is done properly’: Petition over BRFN councillor reaches threshold to launch investigation
Blueberry River First Nations council says it will launch an investigation into the potential removal of Shelley Gauthier after a petition reached the required number of signatures.
Treaty 8’s past, present and future displayed at workshop event
The Treaty 101 Workshop event was hosted by Doig River First Nation and the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce on March 11th in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John waives late utility penalties due to cyber attack delays
Fort St. John residents will have a bit of extra time to pay their utility bills thanks to the cyber attack in February 2025.
Watch: Vandals caught destroying Women’s Resource Society sign on camera
Watch the video of three individuals seeming to vandalize the Women’s Resource Society’s sign in Fort St. John before International Women's Day 2025.
Fort St. John shop seeks regional approval for footprint expansion
A Fort St. John shop is seeking district approval to expand by more than double its current footprint.
Fort St. John Firefighters Charity Ball returns to Pomeroy Hotel this May
Fort St. John firefighters have announced their annual Charity Ball will be held on May 3rd.
Northern Health reports 42 per cent ER nurse vacancy rate
Northern Health executives report a 42 per cent nursing vacancy rate in emergency rooms across northern B.C.
