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Fort St. John Co-op Cardlock services fully restored after cybersecurity incident
The Fort St. John Co-op has announced that all services have returned to normal at both cardlock locations following intermittent service interruptions and cybersecurity complications.
Upcoming road improvements announced for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has announced a list of upcoming repaving projects that will be completed in 2024.
Northern Health responds to 3,600+ signature petition for independent review of ER diversions
Northern Health says it’s aware of a petition with more than 3,600 signatures demanding an independent review of emergency department diversions in Fort St. John.
Out-of-Control fire spreads near Dune Za Keyih
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has reported a 35 hectare fire near Gataga Creek located near the Dune Za Keyih protected area southwest of Fort Nelson.
UPDATE: Tuchodi Lake wildfire now at over 1,300 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to investigate a wildfire near Tuchodi Lake
RCMP seeks public assistance in missing woman case
Both the Northern BC RCMP’s major crimes unit and the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman.
Dan Davies pens letter to Adrian Dix over recent hospital closures
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies wrote an open letter on Wednesday addressed to B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix expressing his anger over the frequent hospital diversions in the region.
Halfway River First Nation gets $25,000+ for Emergency Operations Centre upgrade
A local First Nation has received provincial funding to improve its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
Councillor Bolin to propose housing and homeless committee
During the July 8th regular meeting, councillor Trevor Bolin gave a notice of motion that would request council to form a housing and homeless committee at their next meeting.
UPDATE: Over 1,100 sign petition for Northern Health ER closure review
Local solicitor and barrister Tyler Holte says he appreciates the Fort St. John community’s support of a petition for an independent review of Northern Health’s emergency department closures.
Wildfire Update: July 17th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 17th.
Fort St. John Hospital Emergency Department to close overnight again
Northern Health has announced another overnight closure of the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department on July 17th.
Fort St. John closes 94th Avenue for curb repairs
The City of Fort St. John will close 94th Avenue between the North Peace Museum and Centennial Park throughout the rest of the week for curb repairs.
Fort St. John water main break resolved after 9-hour shut-off
Water service has been restored to two streets in Fort St. John after a water main break prompted an almost 9-hour emergency shutoff.
UPDATE: Alaska Highway fire near Fort Nelson now listed as ‘out’ by BCWS
A 1.5 hectare fire two kilometres west of the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson is now listed as 'out', according to the BC Wildfire Service
UPDATE: Carbon Lake fire near Hudson’s Hope ‘being held’
The 0.2 hectare wildfire located near Carbon Lake is now listed as 'being held,' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Small wildfire burns southwest of Fort Nelson
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released details about a small wildfire located southwest of Fort Nelson.
UPDATE : Misinchinka River wildfire now listed as ‘under control’
A wildfire in the Pine Pass area on July 16th is now listed as 'under control,' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Council to implement two-hour signed parking in downtown core
The City of Fort St John has directed staff to implement two-hour signed parking in the downtown core from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fort St. John Co-op Cardlock services fully restored after cybersecurity incident
The Fort St. John Co-op has announced that all services have returned to normal at both cardlock locations following intermittent service interruptions and cybersecurity complications.
Upcoming road improvements announced for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has announced a list of upcoming repaving projects that will be completed in 2024.
Northern Health responds to 3,600+ signature petition for independent review of ER diversions
Northern Health says it’s aware of a petition with more than 3,600 signatures demanding an independent review of emergency department diversions in Fort St. John.
Out-of-Control fire spreads near Dune Za Keyih
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has reported a 35 hectare fire near Gataga Creek located near the Dune Za Keyih protected area southwest of Fort Nelson.
UPDATE: Tuchodi Lake wildfire now at over 1,300 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to investigate a wildfire near Tuchodi Lake
RCMP seeks public assistance in missing woman case
Both the Northern BC RCMP’s major crimes unit and the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman.
Dan Davies pens letter to Adrian Dix over recent hospital closures
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies wrote an open letter on Wednesday addressed to B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix expressing his anger over the frequent hospital diversions in the region.
Halfway River First Nation gets $25,000+ for Emergency Operations Centre upgrade
A local First Nation has received provincial funding to improve its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
Councillor Bolin to propose housing and homeless committee
During the July 8th regular meeting, councillor Trevor Bolin gave a notice of motion that would request council to form a housing and homeless committee at their next meeting.
UPDATE: Over 1,100 sign petition for Northern Health ER closure review
Local solicitor and barrister Tyler Holte says he appreciates the Fort St. John community’s support of a petition for an independent review of Northern Health’s emergency department closures.
Wildfire Update: July 17th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 17th.
Fort St. John Hospital Emergency Department to close overnight again
Northern Health has announced another overnight closure of the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department on July 17th.
Fort St. John closes 94th Avenue for curb repairs
The City of Fort St. John will close 94th Avenue between the North Peace Museum and Centennial Park throughout the rest of the week for curb repairs.
Fort St. John water main break resolved after 9-hour shut-off
Water service has been restored to two streets in Fort St. John after a water main break prompted an almost 9-hour emergency shutoff.
UPDATE: Alaska Highway fire near Fort Nelson now listed as ‘out’ by BCWS
A 1.5 hectare fire two kilometres west of the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson is now listed as 'out', according to the BC Wildfire Service
UPDATE: Carbon Lake fire near Hudson’s Hope ‘being held’
The 0.2 hectare wildfire located near Carbon Lake is now listed as 'being held,' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Small wildfire burns southwest of Fort Nelson
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released details about a small wildfire located southwest of Fort Nelson.
UPDATE : Misinchinka River wildfire now listed as ‘under control’
A wildfire in the Pine Pass area on July 16th is now listed as 'under control,' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Council to implement two-hour signed parking in downtown core
The City of Fort St John has directed staff to implement two-hour signed parking in the downtown core from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
