Annual Clayton Askoty tournament raises awareness on men’s mental health
This time of the year always gives Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty hope.
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Fort St. John Imagination Library faces funding shortage
Enrollment in the Fort St. John Imagination Library has been temporarily paused as the literary society seeks community support to continue funding the program.
Wildfire Update: July 15th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 15th.
UPDATE: Man sentenced to seven years for sexual abuse of grandchildren and dog bestiality
A 79-year-old man has been convicted and sentenced to over seven years of federal prison time for sexually assaulting three of his granddaughters and one count of bestiality relating to a dog.
Traffic restored following motor home fire on Highway 97
RCMP Staff Sergeant Scott Watson says traffic has resumed on Highway 97 in both directions after a vehicle fire near Charlie Lake.
Bo Hedges named to Canada’s wheelchair basketball team for Paris Paralympics
Wonowon’s Bo Hedges has been named to the final roster for Canada’s national wheelchair basketball men’s team for the upcoming Paris Paralympics.
Daytime highs in the 30s forecast for Peace River region
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace River region this week, the region’s second this month.
Fort St. John Emergency Department closed for third night in a row
Northern Health has announced a diversion at the Fort St. John hospital.
Fort St. John Emergency Department closed for second night in a row
Northern Health has announced a diversion at the Fort St. John hospital.
Dawson Creek RCMP arrests Fort St. John man after fleeing from police
Fort St. John man arrested in Dawson Creek after trying to flee from police.
Fort St. John Emergency Department closed overnight Friday
Northern Health has announced a diversion at the Fort St. John hospital.
Financial literacy to quad racing: expanded offerings at BRFN cultural camp
Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) made a final push for registrations for their cultural camp set to begin on Monday.
Community gaming grant awards $349K to 13 Peace Region programs
Sports and recreation in northeast B.C. got a helping hand on July 12th, thanks to the provincial government’s community gaming grant program.
Petition launched to investigate Northern Health amid closures
A Fort St. John man is calling for an investigation of Northern Health to understand the continued hospital closures.
Wildfire Update: July 12th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 12th.
Dawson Road Maintenance announces Cache Creek Hill traffic delays
Dawson Road Maintenance has announced a culvert installation on BC Highway 29 starting July 17th and warned motorists to expect delays during construction.
UPDATE: Milligan Hills Park wildfire now ‘under control’
The 2,123 hectare wildfire reported on July 10th by the BCWS has now been listed as 'under control.'
New wildfire ignites near Fort St. John
The 0.5-hectare wildfire in the Goodlow area has been reduced to 0.3 hectares and is 'under control' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
North Peace Leisure pool survey shows moderate support for a new facility
The latest survey presented to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) shows moderate support for a new facility for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement project.
Northern Combat Invitational returns to Fort Nelson this summer for BJJ extravaganza
After a pair of events highlighting the best and brightest in the North Peace’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community earlier this year, Northern Combat Invitational (NCI) will return later this summer.
Fort St. John Imagination Library faces funding shortage
Enrollment in the Fort St. John Imagination Library has been temporarily paused as the literary society seeks community support to continue funding the program.
Wildfire Update: July 15th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 15th.
UPDATE: Man sentenced to seven years for sexual abuse of grandchildren and dog bestiality
A 79-year-old man has been convicted and sentenced to over seven years of federal prison time for sexually assaulting three of his granddaughters and one count of bestiality relating to a dog.
Traffic restored following motor home fire on Highway 97
RCMP Staff Sergeant Scott Watson says traffic has resumed on Highway 97 in both directions after a vehicle fire near Charlie Lake.
Bo Hedges named to Canada’s wheelchair basketball team for Paris Paralympics
Wonowon’s Bo Hedges has been named to the final roster for Canada’s national wheelchair basketball men’s team for the upcoming Paris Paralympics.
Daytime highs in the 30s forecast for Peace River region
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace River region this week, the region’s second this month.
Fort St. John Emergency Department closed for third night in a row
Northern Health has announced a diversion at the Fort St. John hospital.
Fort St. John Emergency Department closed for second night in a row
Northern Health has announced a diversion at the Fort St. John hospital.
Dawson Creek RCMP arrests Fort St. John man after fleeing from police
Fort St. John man arrested in Dawson Creek after trying to flee from police.
Fort St. John Emergency Department closed overnight Friday
Northern Health has announced a diversion at the Fort St. John hospital.
Financial literacy to quad racing: expanded offerings at BRFN cultural camp
Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) made a final push for registrations for their cultural camp set to begin on Monday.
Community gaming grant awards $349K to 13 Peace Region programs
Sports and recreation in northeast B.C. got a helping hand on July 12th, thanks to the provincial government’s community gaming grant program.
Petition launched to investigate Northern Health amid closures
A Fort St. John man is calling for an investigation of Northern Health to understand the continued hospital closures.
Wildfire Update: July 12th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 12th.
Dawson Road Maintenance announces Cache Creek Hill traffic delays
Dawson Road Maintenance has announced a culvert installation on BC Highway 29 starting July 17th and warned motorists to expect delays during construction.
UPDATE: Milligan Hills Park wildfire now ‘under control’
The 2,123 hectare wildfire reported on July 10th by the BCWS has now been listed as 'under control.'
New wildfire ignites near Fort St. John
The 0.5-hectare wildfire in the Goodlow area has been reduced to 0.3 hectares and is 'under control' according to the BC Wildfire Service.
North Peace Leisure pool survey shows moderate support for a new facility
The latest survey presented to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) shows moderate support for a new facility for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement project.
Northern Combat Invitational returns to Fort Nelson this summer for BJJ extravaganza
After a pair of events highlighting the best and brightest in the North Peace’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community earlier this year, Northern Combat Invitational (NCI) will return later this summer.
