UPDATE: Environment Canada issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the region.
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Taylor Wind Project set to become operational in 2028
Representatives for EDF Renewables presented the details of the Taylor Wind project, which aims to develop 200 megawatts of energy, during the Peace River Regional District meeting.
Court Report: July 15th to 19th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from July 15th to 19th.
Fort St. John property tax collection surges ahead of 2023
The City of Fort St. John’s Finance department presented the Council with an update showing that property tax collection was ahead of schedule compared to last year.
PRRD awards contract for agricultural emergency plan
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has awarded a contract to develop an agricultural emergency plan.
Community homelessness committee formed in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
Modified response employed for Cow Moose Mountain Wildfire
A wildfire has sparked in the area of Cow Moose Mountain, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Artist’s Euro journey inspires “A Search For Voice” exhibit
Peace Gallery North’s artist-in-residence for the month of August sees her exhibit as sort of a homecoming.
Fort St. John prospect competes in North American Rugby 7’s
Quentin Farquhar from the North Peace will be among the North American Rugby 7’s players this weekend in Utah.
BC Hydro announces $27,500 investment in FSJ nonprofits through GO Fund
Three Fort St. John nonprofits have received thousands of dollars in funding thanks to BC Hydro.
BCWS provides update on wildfires in Peace region
According to the BC Wildfire Service, 16 fires remain in the Peace River Regional District.
WestJet adds one weekly airplane flight to Fort St. John-Calgary route
Westjet Airlines says Fort St Johns North Peace Regional Airport will gain an additional weekly flight between Fort St. John and Calgary as a part of its ‘expansive winter schedule.’
UPDATE: Graham-Laurier wildfires shrink in size, more significant fire being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported a pair of wildfires on the southwest and north east points of Graham-Laurier Park on the weekend.
UPDATE: Finlay Bay Wildfire now nine hectares
The cause of a seven-hectare wildfire sparked on Monday morning west of Fort St. John is currently being investigated by the BC Wildfire Service.
UPDATE: Carbon Creek wildfire now at 3.01 hectares
The wildfire in the Carbon Creek area is now at 3.01 hectares.
Tim Horton’s smile cookies raise $14,145 for FSJ Hospital Foundation
Fort St. John Tim Horton’s stores spread smiles for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, announcing $14,145 was donated to the non-profit from a July 22nd release.
Halfway River First Nation and Province launch landscape planning pilot
The provincial government and Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) have announced a partnership to balance the Treaty 8 First Nation’s land and industrial interests.
PRRD requests direct communication from province for new fire starts
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) voted in favour of sending a letter to provincial ministries requesting to be notified of new fire starts in the region.
Environment Canada, River Forecast Centre warn of possible extreme weather in Peace region
North Peace region residents are being urged to prepare for several different kinds of potential extreme weather conditions.
Jordan Kealy discusses “systemic” problems with healthcare in northeast B.C.
Area B Director Jordan Kealy has given a response to the situation of Fort St. John Hospital closures and the provincial healthcare system.
Taylor Wind Project set to become operational in 2028
Representatives for EDF Renewables presented the details of the Taylor Wind project, which aims to develop 200 megawatts of energy, during the Peace River Regional District meeting.
Court Report: July 15th to 19th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from July 15th to 19th.
Fort St. John property tax collection surges ahead of 2023
The City of Fort St. John’s Finance department presented the Council with an update showing that property tax collection was ahead of schedule compared to last year.
PRRD awards contract for agricultural emergency plan
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has awarded a contract to develop an agricultural emergency plan.
Community homelessness committee formed in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
Modified response employed for Cow Moose Mountain Wildfire
A wildfire has sparked in the area of Cow Moose Mountain, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
Artist’s Euro journey inspires “A Search For Voice” exhibit
Peace Gallery North’s artist-in-residence for the month of August sees her exhibit as sort of a homecoming.
Fort St. John prospect competes in North American Rugby 7’s
Quentin Farquhar from the North Peace will be among the North American Rugby 7’s players this weekend in Utah.
BC Hydro announces $27,500 investment in FSJ nonprofits through GO Fund
Three Fort St. John nonprofits have received thousands of dollars in funding thanks to BC Hydro.
BCWS provides update on wildfires in Peace region
According to the BC Wildfire Service, 16 fires remain in the Peace River Regional District.
WestJet adds one weekly airplane flight to Fort St. John-Calgary route
Westjet Airlines says Fort St Johns North Peace Regional Airport will gain an additional weekly flight between Fort St. John and Calgary as a part of its ‘expansive winter schedule.’
UPDATE: Graham-Laurier wildfires shrink in size, more significant fire being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported a pair of wildfires on the southwest and north east points of Graham-Laurier Park on the weekend.
UPDATE: Finlay Bay Wildfire now nine hectares
The cause of a seven-hectare wildfire sparked on Monday morning west of Fort St. John is currently being investigated by the BC Wildfire Service.
UPDATE: Carbon Creek wildfire now at 3.01 hectares
The wildfire in the Carbon Creek area is now at 3.01 hectares.
Tim Horton’s smile cookies raise $14,145 for FSJ Hospital Foundation
Fort St. John Tim Horton’s stores spread smiles for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, announcing $14,145 was donated to the non-profit from a July 22nd release.
Halfway River First Nation and Province launch landscape planning pilot
The provincial government and Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) have announced a partnership to balance the Treaty 8 First Nation’s land and industrial interests.
PRRD requests direct communication from province for new fire starts
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) voted in favour of sending a letter to provincial ministries requesting to be notified of new fire starts in the region.
Environment Canada, River Forecast Centre warn of possible extreme weather in Peace region
North Peace region residents are being urged to prepare for several different kinds of potential extreme weather conditions.
Jordan Kealy discusses “systemic” problems with healthcare in northeast B.C.
Area B Director Jordan Kealy has given a response to the situation of Fort St. John Hospital closures and the provincial healthcare system.
