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A wooden Welcome to Chetwynd sign with carved wooden bears.

Taylor endorses Chetwynd’s letter urging support for forestry sector

The District of Taylor has joined the District of Chetwynd in supporting a letter to be sent to the BC Government regarding the province’s forestry sector.

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Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Ashkoty reflects on term, seeks re-election

Members of Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) will have the opportunity to nominate candidates for a new council next week.

Arts North East welcomes new executive director

Tiia Kand has been appointed as the new executive director of Arts North East. 

Heat warnings continue amid record-breaking temperatures

Day records for the highest historic temperature are being broken and made across the province during the final day of a province-wide heat wave. 

Fort St. John ballers to battle for hoops supremacy in Grande Prairie

Some of Fort St. John's best recreational ballers will be among the teams battling for basketball supremacy in Grande Prairie this weekend. 

Taylor Speedway heats up with weekend races

A full weekend of high-octane action awaits spectators at Taylor Speedway for the Mini Stock Invitational.

A gavel, signifying our weekly court report.
Court Report: July 2nd to July 5th

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from July 2nd to 5th.

A forest fire.
Campfire ban for Prince George Fire Centre comes into effect Friday

The Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) is enacting a campfire ban across the region beginning Friday, July 12th at noon.

Heritage sites offer free entry in Fort St. John, Taylor, Charlie Lake

The Northern Trails Heritage Society will showcase Fort St. John, Taylor, and Charlie Lake this weekend. 

Blueberry River First Nation Territory
Blueberry River unveils exciting itinerary for cultural camp on July 15th to 19th

Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) has announced its itinerary for its annual cultural camp slated to take place next week.

A for sale sign outside of a house. (Canva)
BCNREB reports real estate rebound in Fort St. John during second quarter

Despite a decline in the first quarter of the year, real estate sales in Fort St. John are now higher than this time in 2023, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB).

18-wheeler fire causes delays between Fort St. John and Taylor

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Traffic has slowed between Fort St. John and Taylor because of a vehicle fire.

Fort St. John City Hall.
Fort St. John to slightly increase fees at city facilities

Fort St. John council has adopted its Fees and Charges for Community Services bylaw by title only during their July 8th regular meeting. 

Blueberry River First Nation files new claim against B.C. government

More than three years after first securing a landmark victory against the province, Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN) will again see the government in court.

Fort St. John athletes gain summer ice training at Hard Edge Sports

Ice athletes in the North Peace now have an edge in preparing for the next figure skating or ice hockey season, thanks to a local entrepreneur.

Air quality concerns as wildfire smoke affects Northern BC

In a July 8th Facebook post, Northern Health highlighted the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John regions as two that will be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next several days. 

Heat warnings in Peace region prompt health precautions

Following heat warnings issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the BC Peace and Fort Nelson regions, Northern Health is encouraging residents to take extra steps to protect their health. 

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Wildfire Update: July 8th

Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 8th.

Sunrise Rotary Club hosting weekend bottle drive

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John will host a bottle drive on Saturday morning. 

Northeast B.C. wildfires out of control: latest updates

Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 5th:

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